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- USDA Prime is the term used to describe beef aged for at least 60 days.
- Japanese wagyu is a type of cattle developed in Japan by crossing Wagyu cattle with Angus and Hereford cattle.
- At this stage, the genetics were mixed, so there were parts of the animals that were still wagyu and details of the animals that weren’t.
- This created a new breed.
- You can eat meat that’s a mix of different species.
USDA Prime is the term used to describe beef aged for at least 60 days.
USDA Prime is the term used to describe beef aged for at least 60 days. Most beef sold in grocery stores, restaurants, and butcher shops fall into this category.

Japanese wagyu is a type of cattle developed in Japan by crossing Wagyu cattle with Angus and Hereford cattle.
Japanese wagyu is a type of cattle developed in Japan by crossing Wagyu cattle with Angus and Hereford cattle. It is officially registered as a Japanese agricultural product and has been exported to over 20 countries, including the United States and Canada.
Japanese wagyu beef has a high percentage of marbling (fat), making it tender, juicy, and flavorful. The meat is typically dark red with some yellow hues due to natural pigmentation caused by hormones and genetics during growth.

At this stage, the genetics were mixed, so there were parts of the animals that were still wagyu and details of the animals that weren’t.
At this stage, the genetics were mixed, so there were parts of the animals that were still wagyu and details of the animals that weren’t.
This created a new breed.

Wagyu cattle are a type of cattle developed in Japan, crossbred with American beef cattle. Wagyu was the first breed recognized by the USDA as an “intellectual property” (IP) product.
Wagyu is raised in Japan on a diet of grains instead of grasses like other breeds of cattle. This creates an animal with more marbled fat and a unique taste than Kobe beef.

You can eat meat that’s a mix of different species.
The best way to think about the difference between Japanese wagyu and USDA prime is that you can eat meat that’s a mix of different species. Many options are available if you want to eat something raised on pasture or fed with organic feed (rather than corn).
This type of meat consumption is good for your health! It gives us more nutrients than conventionally raised beef and lowers our risk for heart disease and other illnesses related to cholesterol levels–plus, it tastes great!
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