Your weekly window into the world of Wagyu — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
Week of July 13 – July 20, 2026
Wagyu cattle are now listed in the large Kilkenny cattle trade, a move highlighted by the Mart report. In the same week, a Wagyu breeder voiced concern over the low numbers of full‑blood stock. Australian news covered a 2026 Purchasing Guide that details which stock to buy or replace after a 67 % tariff surge, and the Marble High Sale celebrated Australian genetics with data‑backed bulls and females. The sale also noted RAFI North Sydney’s partnership with Westholme for new Wagyu production.
The marketplace saw 492 new listings, down from 839 last week, from 24 seller sites in five countries. US sellers dominated with 351 entries, followed by Australia (74), Germany (32), and Austria (26). Semen listings (288) had a median asking price of $50 per straw (114 priced), and embryo listings (202) had a median asking price of $800 (82 priced). The most frequently offered sires were Stud Mr Nami Suzutani (4 listings), Stud Mr Nami Suzutani 325H (4), Goorambat Mr. Marble K483 (3), Homerun (3), and Lmr Ms Sanjirou 4P 4245B (3).
Upcoming: Wagyu Summer Break Online Sale on 2026‑07‑26; National Wagyu Bull & Female Sale on 2026‑07‑31 at Roma Saleyards, QLD; and Back To School All Things Wagyu on 2026‑08‑09 (online).
- 492 new listings found (−347 on the week before), from 24 seller sites in 5 countries
- The mix: 288 semen, 202 embryo, 2 cloning-rights
- Median asking price among newly listed semen: $50 a straw (114 priced listings)
- Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $800 (82 priced listings)
- Most active countries: 🇺🇸 USA (351), 🇦🇺 Australia (74), 🇩🇪 Germany (32), 🇦🇹 Austria (26)
- Sires most often offered: Stud Mr Nami Suzutani (4), Stud Mr Nami Suzutani 325H (4), Goorambat Mr. Marble K483 (Grsfk0483) (3), Homerun (3), Lmr Ms Sanjirou 4P 4245B (3)
This edition was compiled for the archive from that week's records.