LMCC Sires - Growth

The Lone Mountain sire LMR Toshiro 1-3 723T is a Trait Leader among all Wagyu Sires outside of Japan. With accuracy figures of 80%, 723T’s 200- day Weight EBV (+15) and 400-day Weight EBV (+32) are in the top 10% and top 5% of the breed, respectively, according to BREEDPLAN. 723T’s Fullblood Terminal Index of +$223 ranks him in the top 7%. An excellent Milking EBV (+8), ranking him in the top 3%, can be expected to be passed on to progeny from this combination of genetics. In addition, 723T’s Carcass Weight EBV (+37) ranks him in the top 1%. Testifying positively to this number, Lone Mountain has noted an average carcass weight of 1030 lbs.

723T’s dam, WKS Reiko, was among the first foundation animals brought into the US (in 1994) and was sired by Kitaguni 7 8 − who was listed as the #3 Sire by Kenichi Ono in Elite Wagyu in Japan. Kitaguni 7 8 was the winner of the 2002 All-Japan Carcass Contest and is the sire of Kitaguni Jr. Certainly Kitaguni 7 8’s presence on the maternal side of Toshiro’s pedigree accounts for much of his astounding marbling ability.

You can see from the carcass image (shown), the uniformity of the marbling flecks and fineness throughout the ribeye area of one of his progeny, LMR Toshiro 9236W, with an outstanding 43.90% IMF.

His semen is qualified for US, most countries in Central and South America, Mexico and South Africa.

LMR Toshiro 1-3 723T has been tested free for all known Wagyu genetic defects. SCD: VA Tenderness: 6.

LMR Hiroshi 766T traces to WKS Sanjirou twice in his pedigree. Sired by WKS Michifuku, Sanjirou has the potential to become one of the most influential sires of the Tajima line. He is 100% Tajima – and linebred to legendary Yasumi Doi J10328, celebrated for his ability to produce outstanding offspring, including his most famous son Yasutani Doi J472. Sanjirou’s genetic background suggests that he and his offspring will have ideal meat production efficiency, with great meat quality, large REA, thick rib, and high yield rate.

Supporting that notion, in the 2017 LMCC Sire Performance Study, Sanjirou ranks 5th based on 14 imaged carcasses (30.15%) but it should be noted that there was less than 1% difference in IMF% between #3, #4 and #5 sires (TF148 and Yojimbo were 3rd and 4th). Similarly, Sanjirou in that same study, was ranked #5 Sire for REA, but it should also be noted that less than 0.06”2 REA separated him from the #2 sire, LMR Masahiko 1250Y. Sanjirou’s son, Bar R Sanjirou 4P, was ranked #3 as Dam Sire for both IMF% (30.50% with 16 images studied) and REA (14.33”2).

LMR Hiroshi 766T is a well-balanced bull with moderate Tajima marbling bloodlines, blended with Itozakura, Kedaka, Hiroshima and Okayama – all growth genetics. The notable Takazakura, son of Takaei 1412 (grandsired by Yasufuku J930), features prominently rounding out the balance. Evidence of that balance can be seen in LMR Hiroshi 766T’s set of BREEDPLAN figures for growth and REA. He is in the top 5% for Retail Beef Yield EBV (+1.0) and in the top 25% for Ribeye EBV (+1.5).

LMR Hiroshi 766T is now deceased, so there is a limited amount of semen available. He is qualified for most countries in South and Central America, Mexico and US.

LMR Hiroshi 766T has been tested free for all known Wagyu genetic defects. His SCD result is AA.

LMR Kazuki 770T is a half-sib to LMR Kenichi 807T and LMR Ichiban 810T (Deceased). All three share the same dam, WKS Nakazakura, who is linebred to Dai 7 Itozakura, the great Japanese growth bull – ranked as the #2 Wagyu Bull in Kenichi Ono’s tome, Elite Wagyu of Japan. Nakazakura, is considered to be a Foundation Wagyu, imported from Japan in 1994 as a calf – along with her mother, Nakagishi 5 – in 1994.

770T is a son of the high-marbling WKS Sanjirou (by Michifuku out of the exceptional dam, Suzutani). The great marbling sire, Shigekanenami, also figures in 770T’s pedigree. Shigekanenami is a founding sire of the Kumanami line of Wagyu, which produced not only his son, Shigeshigenami, ranked by Ono as the #4 Wagyu Bull, but also Itoshigenami TF148. This is a supreme example of great Wagyu lineage.

Sanjirou’s genetic background suggests that he will have ideal meat production efficiency, with great meat quality, large REA, thick rib, and high yield rate. Supporting that notion, in the 2017 LMCC Sire Performance Study, Sanjirou ranks 5th based on 14 imaged carcasses (30.15%) but it should be noted that there was less than 1% difference in IMF% between #3, #4 and #5 sires (TF148 and Yojimbo were 3rd and 4th). Similarly, Sanjirou in that same study, was ranked #5 Sire for REA, but it should also be noted that less than 0.06”2 REA separate him from the #2 sire, LMR Masahiko 1250Y.

770T is a well-balanced sire – with only 52% Tajima bloodlines (from the Monjiro line). LMR Kazuki 770T has a balanced set of BREEDPLAN figures for growth and impressive carcass results. His calculated Ribeye EBV (+5.1) and Retail Beef Yield EBV (+1.7) rank him in the top 1% among the considerable Wagyu herd sire population outside Japan.

LMR Kazuki 770T is qualified for US, Mexico and South Africa. He has been tested free for all known Wagyu genetic defects. His SCD result is VA and a Tenderness Score of 6.

Owned by Parker Ranch. Semen interest retained by Lone Mountain.

LMR Hirashigetayasu 2462Z was sired by Hirashigetayasu ETJ001, a grandson of Dai 7 Itozakura. 2462Z epitomizes the Kedaka lineage and his propensity for larger frame and growth traits balanced with the marbling disposition of Dai 7 Itozakura.

LMR Hirashigetayasu 2462Z’s dam; LMR Ms Sanjirou 767T provides performance attributes on the maternal side of the pedigree. 767T produced over 15 offspring with direct progeny sales in excess of $20,000 for Lone Mountain before she herself was sold. In addition, 767T progeny have produced some of the highest IMF% carcasses as demonstrated by half-sib LMR Yasufuku 1257Y (39.84% IMF – shown).

As LMR Hirashigetayasu 2462Z is a recent addition to the LMR bull battery we are yet to record any progeny but we anticipate that they will be exceptional calves just like their paternal sire lines, Hirashigetayasu ETJ001 and WKS Sanjirou.

LMR Hirashigetayasu 2462Z has an impressive set of BREEDPLAN figures for growth. He is in the top 5% for 200-day EBV (+18) and top 1% for Retail Beef Yield EBV (+1.2); and top 10% for 40-day EBV (+28), 600- day EBV (+35), and Mature Cow EBV (+39).

LMR Hirashigetayasu 2462Z has been tested free for all known Wagyu genetic defects. His SCD result is AA and a Tenderness Score of 4.

Owned by Imperial Beef. 100% semen interest retained by Lone Mountain.

LMR Michiro 0193X is an outstanding example of a Haruki II son. Haruki II is a multiple growth trait leader from World K’s bull battery (including Sanjirou, Michifuku, Shigeshigetani). LMR Michiro 0193X sports a Frame Score of 6.7, while ranking in the top 11% of Wagyu sires for Birth Weight EBV.

His dam is another Gerry Pittenger project and one of Lone Mountain’s foundation females, BR Ms Itomichi-0602 3655. She brings sound Takeda influence with the inclusion of several important stalwarts in the Wagyu empire: Itomichi 1-2, Kikuyasu 400, Monjiro and TF Kikuhana.

LMR Michiro 0193X has all the makings of another outstanding, high yielding, Lone Mountain-bred sire. He has a tendency to produce easy calving, lower birth weight calves – but they grow like steam, quickly exhibiting above average growth. He is what we call a curve bender.

LMR Michiro 0193X has an exemplary set of BREEDPLAN figures for growth. He is in the top 5% for Gestation Length EBV (-1.2) and Carcass Weight EBV (+26), and just shy of top 10% for Birth Weight EBV (-0.3). He is in top 25% for all three growth traits and Rib Fat EBV (+0.7), top 20% for Milk EBV (+4), and top 15% for Rump Fat EBV (+1.6). An exceptional, well balanced maternally driven sire with frame. We are confident he will continue to prove himself by passing on those all-important genes to produce pounds of exceptional beef.

LMR Michiro 0193X is free by pedigree for all known Wagyu genetic defects. His SCD result is VA and Tenderness of 5.

Owned by Imperial Beef. Semen interest retained by Lone Mountain.