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Our journey unfolds amidst the idyllic, rolling hills of Hartsville, Tennessee. Here, we are renowned for our exclusive selection of the finest Japanese Wagyu genetics.
We believe in blending the meticulous Japanese techniques of Wagyu breeding with the innovative and sustainable practices of American and Australian farming. This unique approach allows us to produce Wagyu beef of extraordinary quality, right here on American soil.
By carefully nurturing our cattle and paying close attention to genetics, diet, and overall well-being, we ensure that every cut of beef from Bella Cattle Farm meets the highest standards of excellence.
Our mission
Bella Cattle Farm’s mission is to proudly redefine the Wagyu experience right here in America.
For years, Wagyu beef has been synonymous with Japan, known worldwide for its unmatched quality and flavor. At Bella Cattle Ranch, we are committed to bringing this exceptional standard to the United States. Our goal is to cultivate and provide American-raised fullblood Wagyu beef that honors its traditional Japanese roots while embracing the rich agricultural heritage of our country.
Join us in experiencing and celebrating a new era of Wagyu, proudly sourced from the heart of America in Hartsville, TN.
Why Bellla
Our strong ties with local farmers, vendors, and communities across Tennessee underline our core belief: the path to success is paved with beneficial partnerships. Our fullblood wagyu cattle are raised naturally without hormones or antibiotics.
The Bella Cattle Experience:
Choosing Bella Cattle means embracing the best – the healthiest and the freshest. We invite you to join us – consumers, breeders, and farmers alike – on this journey that celebrates tradition, fosters growth, and upholds the highest quality standards in a low stress environment for our animals.
Wagyu or Angus?
When we talk about fullblood Wagyu and Angus cattle, we’re discussing two different breeds of cows, each known for producing distinct types of beef. Here are the basic differences:
These come from Japan. The word “Wagyu” actually means “Japanese cow”. They’re a bit like the exclusive brand in the cow world.
These originated in Scotland but are now very popular in many parts of the world, especially in the USA.
This is like the luxury item of the beef world. Wagyu beef is famous for its intense and high potential of intramuscular fat (IMF). That’s the fat that’s finely interspersed throughout the muscle. This marbling gives the beef a very tender, robust, and flavorful quality. It takes about 30 months of age to finish out a fullblood wagyu. Because of these special characteristics, Wagyu beef is often more expensive.
Meat Quality
Known for its consistent, high quality. Angus beef is generally well-marbled too, but not as much as Wagyu. It’s known for being particularly tender and flavorful, which makes it a popular choice in restaurants and stores. It’s usually more affordable than Wagyu, since it takes about half the time to finish out the animal at 18 months of age.
Because of its luxurious quality, Wagyu beef tends to be more expensive and less commonly found. It’s often seen as a special-occasion kind of meat.
Price and Availability
More widely available and generally more affordable. You’re more likely to find Angus beef in your local grocery store or at a standard steakhouse.
More IMF but has monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) composition, which makes it high in Omega 3 and 6’s due to higher concentrations of oleic acid. MUFAs have little effect on total cholesterol. They are heart-healthy dietary fat because they can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol. Clinical trials have indicated that highly marbled beef does not increase LDL-cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol.
Fat Composition and Health Benefits
Angus and other beef cows typically have lower intramuscular fat (IMF) content compared to Wagyu beef. Their fat composition tends to be higher in saturated fatty acids (SFA) rather than monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) found in Wagyu. Saturated fatty acids, when consumed in excess, can have adverse effects on cholesterol levels, particularly by increasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL-cholesterol), or “bad” cholesterol.
Think of Wagyu as a sort of exclusive, gourmet beef with exceptional marbling and taste, and Angus as a very reliable, widely enjoyed beef that offers great flavor and tenderness.
Both are excellent choices, but they cater to different tastes. Bella Cattle specializes in genetically creating the finest fullblood Wagyu to provide some of the world’s best beef.
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