Your weekly window into the world of Wagyu — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
This week saw a mix of Wagyu-related news from around the world, with stories ranging from theft and festivals to luxury cuisine and vending machines. A notable trend is the appearance of Wagyu in various culinary settings, including a $35 Wagyu burrito at a music festival and a new yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo.
Theft also made headlines, with 142 Wagyu cattle stolen from a farmer in the EU, who did not notice the loss until weeks later. In addition, 142 beef cattle were stolen in a separate incident.
The Wagyu semen index averaged $65 per straw across 1179 tracked listings, with top sires including Rueshaw and Itozurudoi. The choice boxed beef cutout was $398.94 per cwt.