Useful links

Buying at live auctions can be very beneficial for many reasons.  It helps you know the real value of what you're buying and it can help you get recognized as you bid/buy.  As well..the connections you can make are extremely important:

1. JDA
2. Texas Wagyu Association
3. American Wagyu Association
4. Australian Wagyu Association

I've seen new breeders pay 3x what semen sells for retail.  Know what retail prices are before you bid..  Here are a couple of examples, but do your research before you buy:

1. ABS Global
2. Lone Mountain
3. Crescent Harbor
4. Kentucky Stud
5. Marble Semen

There are online auctions almost every month.  We've used them extensively for buying embryos, but make sure you know how much you think a lot is worth before getting sucked into bidding beyond the value:

1. Wagyu Auction House
2. Wagyu 365

Make no mistake, name brands matter.  And these are some of the most recognized breeders in the industry.  You'll do well to have their genetics in your herd.

1. Mayura Station
2. ABS Global
3. Lone Mountain
4. Sumo Cattle

Getting connected is important...and it's super easy on Facebook.  Here are. a few of the top groups:

1. Australian Wagyu Breeders Group
2. Wagyu Breeders World

Genetic data is a key resource in identifying the best cattle.  Look up the cattle you're buying before you buy to make informed decisions:

1.  Australian

2.  American