Wagyu breed of cattle Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wagyu Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wagyu Written by Michele Metych Michele has a B.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University and an M.A. from DePaul University. She's a Chicago girl at heart, but she still misses living in a place with farms. When she's not... Michele Metych Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 7, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Wagyu, slow-growing Japanese cattle breed prized for its tender, flavorful, and highly marbled meat. Evidence suggests that the genetic origins of the breed date back thousands of years. Modern Wagyu cattle are crosses between Japanese Wagyu and cattle that were imported from England, continental Europe, and Korea. It is also the breed of the celebrated Kobe beef, which has the distinction of being the most expensive beef in the world. Kobe beef originally hailed from the Hyōgo prefecture (of which Kōbe is the capital). Because of the high value of the meat and its reputation, the Wagyu industry is strictly ...(100 of 1069 words)

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