During the rearing and fattening stages, Akune Gold Wagyu cattle are fed pasture grass and rice straw, an ingredient with deep ties to Japan’s rice industry. They’re also given a compound feed that includes many different grains for proper nutritional balance. A feed regimen rich in carbohydrates, protein and nutrients during different stages of the cattle’s lifecycle helps to produce high quality meat and trademark marbling. The rearing environment in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is heavily forested and provides clean air and spring water, which also contribute greatly to raising high-quality, healthy cattle. Also, Japanese Wagyu cattle are registered as calves with a certificate that allows their lineage to be traced back multiple generations. This system guarantees that genuine Wagyu pedigree is protected.