--- title: Our Breeding Program | Carney Wagyu Cattle Ranch image: https://carneywagyu.com/hubfs/Close%20up%20of%20herd%20in%20pasture.png --- [![cwcr logo_w](https://carneywagyu.com/hubfs/cwcr%20logo_w.png)](https://carneywagyu.com?hsLang=en) - ABOUT US - [Our Ranch](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-ranch) - [Our Process - Ranch to Table](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/ranch-to-table-process) - [Our Breeding Program](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-breeding-program) - [Our Mission](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-mission) - [Gallery](https://carneywagyu.com/gallery) - [BUTCHER SHOP](https://carneywagyu.com/carney-wagyu-butcher-shop) - [RESTAURANT](https://carneywagyu.com/restaurants) - [CONSUMER](https://carneywagyu.com/consumers) - [WHY CWCR](https://carneywagyu.com/why-buy-carney-wagyu) - RESOURCES - [How to Cook](https://carneywagyu.com/resources/how-to-cook-perfect-wagyu-steak) - [FAQs](https://carneywagyu.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions) - [CONTACT US](https://carneywagyu.com/contact-us) [![SHOP NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/44057311/interactive-143064938410.png)](https://carneywagyu.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ8E1ifSeoYzAPLUT2urz9AsNq%2F8p%2FBWyUXcOPK4cBdfHVhLjrZfyBiwv12vtV6ov%2BtBvE0f9xOIIQyOKAQzbZIjSBqIVsEWAkqseIFSLOT4mHCizFLQIep8V0YbrVNxBa1J%2Fpu7JCb%2FJJO%2B1fttOeohpwJ%2FGNVz3qgZ2zyQYl%2F&webInteractiveContentId=143064938410&portalId=44057311&hsLang=en) Toggle navigation Toggle navigation - - - ABOUT US - [Our Ranch](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-ranch) - [Our Process - Ranch to Table](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/ranch-to-table-process) - [Our Breeding Program](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-breeding-program) - [Our Mission](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/our-mission) - [Gallery](https://carneywagyu.com/gallery) - [BUTCHER SHOP](https://carneywagyu.com/carney-wagyu-butcher-shop) - [RESTAURANT](https://carneywagyu.com/restaurants) - [CONSUMER](https://carneywagyu.com/consumers) - [WHY CWCR](https://carneywagyu.com/why-buy-carney-wagyu) - RESOURCES - [How to Cook](https://carneywagyu.com/resources/how-to-cook-perfect-wagyu-steak) - [FAQs](https://carneywagyu.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions) - [CONTACT US](https://carneywagyu.com/contact-us) Search Box × Search Search # **Our Breeding Program** All of our cattle are authentic Wagyu – unlike so-called American Wagyu, which is crossbred with Angus or other cattle breeds.  Every member of our herd is traceable to five generations, raised using traditional practices in modern facilities. Our breeding begins with the selection of embryos, which indicate the type of healthier fats a calf will produce.  The characteristic texture and umami flavor of authentic Wagyu beef derives from the predominance of this healthier monounsaturated fat, which produces soft intramuscular fat deposits that melt at just 59-77 degrees (F).  We only select embryos that carry the preferred AA genotypes, and a tenderness marker of 5 or better, for cattle that have intense marbling and tenderness to meet the demands of the most discriminating chefs.    [![SHOP NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/44057311/interactive-142749702563.png)](https://carneywagyu.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLI35um766kJdQCUAyKYLI43JDdMXhFDyFbGjfmjHRH4ntae2yPUe%2BcW4Xb6RrmFeXdw8Hv9lBt77%2FYnBrWux9JEKQiNn4FLMTbhIN7xPEOmOS6a8ZXYW%2FMta4xDmAxn3gCje%2FM67Xaz2OFuly64n0J16RjSqiZgWgNmqsfKJbi0&webInteractiveContentId=142749702563&portalId=44057311&hsLang=en) ## How Can We Serve You? **CARNEY WAGYU** **CATTLE RANCH** SOUTHINGTON, OH **SALES:** 330-727-2952[tel:330-727-2952](tel:330-727-2952) [**HOURS OF OPERATION:** Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, EST Any calls after 5:00 pm will be returned the following business day.](tel:330-727-2952) [**E-Newsletter Sign Up**  ](https://carneywagyu.com/about-us/330-727-2952?hsLang=en) ###### [WHY CWCR](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/why-buy-carney-wagyu?hsLang=en) [SHOP NOW](https://shop.carneywagyu.com/) [RESTAURANT](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/restaurants?hsLang=en) [CONSUMER](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/consumers?hsLang=en) [CONTACT US](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ###### [PRIVACY STATEMENT](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) [REFUND POLICY](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/refund-policy?hsLang=en) [TERMS OF SERVICE](https://44057311.hs-sites.com/terms-of-service?hsLang=en)   [![facebook (2)](https://carneywagyu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook%20(2).png?width=30&height=30&name=facebook%20(2).png)](https://www.facebook.com/carneywagyu)[![linkedin-logo](https://carneywagyu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-logo.png?width=30&height=30&name=linkedin-logo.png)![instagram (1)](https://carneywagyu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/instagram%20(1).png?width=30&height=30&name=instagram%20(1).png)](https://www.instagram.com/carneywagyubutchershop)       ![Untitled design (20)](https://carneywagyu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(20).png?width=650&height=666&name=Untitled%20design%20(20).png)