gen Rearer

Calf rearing is an essential part of the supply chain, because it’s crucial that each calf benefits from the highest welfare standard possible. We’re proud winners of the Good Calf Award 2019, by Compassion in World Farming.

We select single source, local calves wherever we can, and make sure they enter our chosen rearers fully vaccinated and BVD/DNA tag tested. Farmers purchase the calves at around 2-4 weeks old on a flat rate, and then sell them at a time suitable to the rearer based on weight.

If Wagyu calf rearing doesn't suit your farming system, take a look at the other opportunities in our supply chain.

Frequently asked questions

No - each farm can participate in whichever aspect of the supply chain suits their farming system, whether that just be calf rearing or taking them on at the growing stage through to finishing. If you are able to take the animals right through the chain, then that is great!

No - there is no correlation between back fat and marble. Backfat is controlled by protein levels and marble controlled by starch.

The Wagyu cattle, up until late store, are fed the same as any other commercial animal. It is only in the latter store stage and finishing period that the diet is specific.

The marble is graded using the Australian system, graded from 0 (no marble present) to 10 (highly marbled).
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