Articles
History
Genetics
Production
Quality & Health
Press Releases
Presentations
History
David
Blackmore Introducing Professor Namikawa (PDF 16KB)
August 30, 2006 | David Blackmore
In the late 1980's David Blackmore was fortunate to meet with Professor
Kiyoshi Namikawa in the United States of America (US) on numerous occasions.
Breeding
History of Japanese Beef Cattle (PDF 278KB)
2nd Edition, 1992 | Professor Namikawa
In this paper, breeding history and present aspects of the Japanese
Black breed, which is the major breed and distributed nationwide would
be described to discuss on the way of preservations of genetic resources
as economic farm animals at any period.
Blackmore
Wagyu Beef History (PDF 149KB)
November 28, 2006 | David Blackmore
Through his strong relationship with Japanese Wagyu breeders, Blackmore
secured the exclusivity of these genetics and imported a large number
of embryos and semen into Australia for Australian clients.
Breeding
History of Mishima Cattle (PDF 22KB)
2nd Edition, 1992 | Professor Namikawa
Characteristics of pure native cattle would only be able to estimate
from old documents and 'Mishima' cattle that are preserved under governmental
protection as a natural monument .
Mishima
Genetic Resources in Japan (PDF 13KB)
November 22, 2003 | Mitsuru Minezawa
Mishima cattle can be thought of as the original type of Japanese Black
cattle. They were designated a natural monument in Japan in 1928.
Japan's
Premier Breeder - Mr. Shogo Takeda (PDF 89KB)
November 21, 2006 | Shogo Takeda
Over a period of 25 years, Takeda isolated and concentrated on bloodlines
which offered greater economic value. He wanted a high percentage of
his carcasses to reach the A-5 grade and to achieve this in a shorter
feeding period.
Genetics
Progeny
Testing at Blackmore Wagyu Beef (PDF 29KB)
August 16, 2006 | David Blackmore
It was clear we neeed a scheme for progeny testing as soon as possible
to be able to provide reliable data on the quality of genetics being
produced for Australian conditions.
Kikutsuru
- The Hyogo Cow (PDF 29KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
Known for her economic contribution to all three branches of the industry;
breeding, fattening and male progeny, Kikutsuru is called the 'the Hyogo
cow'. Her progeny Tanifukudoi, which holds the top as a current breeding
bull is representative of her offspring.
The
Explaination of Japanese Sire Bloodlines (PDF 34KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
Brief explanation for the traits/characteristics of some of the famous
lines will be given.
Famous
Japanese Bloodlines (PDF 55KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Wagyu uses genetics from the three most famous breeding strains
- Tajima from Hyogo Prefecture, Fujiyoshi from Shimane Prefecture, and
Kedaka from Tottori Prefecture - in Japan.
Blackmore
Reference Sire - Dai 7 Itozakura (PDF 35KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
An observation I make when talking to breeders is they get hung up talking
about brand names when talking about strains. I wish to introduce Dai
7 Itozakura; known as the "best of the best" bull in Japan. He is so
famous that his picture has been printed on a Japanese phone card.
Blackmore
Reference Sire - Shigeshigenami (PDF 27KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
I am often asked which are the most important breeding bulls exported
from Japan. Itoshigenami is in the top three. This bull is famous throughout
Japan for increasing the quality of Wagyu cattle in Miaga Prefecture.
Mishima
Bull - Wakakusa Pedigree (PDF 134KB)
June 20, 2008 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Wagyu Beef has access to the only Mishima bull to ever leave
Japan. The bull named Wakakusa, is the 'father' of the Blackmore Mishima
herd.
Production
Japanese
Carcass Grading Standards (PDF 196KB)
April 01, 1988 | Japan Meat Grading Association
The grading of meat animal carcasses is managed by the 'Japan Meat Grading
Association', in the meat wholesale markets and at the meat centers
established in major producing areas, throughout Japan.
Australian
Bovine Carcass Assessment Scheme (PDF 542KB)
January 01, 2001 | AUS-Meat Australia
AUS-Meat Australian Bovine Carcass Assessment Scheme was developed to
enable AUS-Meat Accredited Enterprises to assess, grade or class carcasses
using a uniform set of standards under controlled conditions.
Marbling
is not the only Important Trait (PDF 94KB)
October 30, 2006 | David Blackmore
Meat and fat colour, meat and fat texture, meat and fat softness, meat
and fat flavour, are all obviously important but overlooked in most
western breeding programs.
Feed
Ration - The Blackmore Wagyu Beef Difference (PDF 17KB)
November 30, 2006 | David Blackmore
The cattle are introduced to a secret feeding regime for 500-600 days
designed by a leading Japanese producer and feedlotter in conjunction
with specialists from a leading Japanese university.
The
Ten Commandments for Beef Producers Success (PDF 59KB)
August 16, 2006 | David Blackmore
As a fifth generation farmer, David Blackmore has awarded his Wagyu
business success to following the ten commandments.
Declaration
from the Producer (PDF 19KB)
October 06, 2006 | David & Julie Blackmore
This letter certifies that Blackmore Holdings Pty Ltd owns and runs
a Fullblood herd of registered Wagyu cattle. All cattle are direct descendants
of both male and female cattle exported from Japan.
Declaration
from the Feeding Facility (PDF 68KB)
October 04, 2006 | Peechelba Beef Feedlot
Peechelba Beef Feedlot Ration products are free of Genetically Modified
organisms (GMO) as defined under the MG Milkcare requirement of 95%
GMO free. The ration formulation used in the Blackmore Wagyu Program
does not include any Antibiotics (Monensin/Rumensin)
Declaration
from the Processing Facility (PDF 126KB)
October 04, 2006 | Rockdale Beef
This is to confirm that the 'Blackmore Wagyu' branded product produced
by Rockdale Beef Pty Ltd, follows the standard product identification
and integrity measures listed below.
Quality & Health
Free
of Growth Hormones and Genetically Modified Grains (PDF 15KB)
October 30, 2006 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Wagyu Beef cattle are fed natural rations, free of growth
hormones and genetically modified grains.
Wagyu
is Lean Beef (PDF 62KB)
October 30, 2006 | David Blackmore
Through studies conducted at Texas A & M University, Wagyu has found
to contain mono-unsaturated fats. This is considered a good fat that
can assist in reducing cholesterol levels in the body.
Fatty
Acid Composition of Black Wagyu Beef Produced in Japan (PDF 17KB)
January 30, 1992 | D.K. Lunt, S.B. Smith, G.C. Smith
The possibility that meat with superior eating quality and a more desirable
unsaturated to saturate fat composition leads us to wonder if we may
really "have our cake and eat it too".
Beer
and Massage for Japanese Beef: fact or fiction (PDF 16KB)
January 30, 1992 | D.K. Lunt
While it is true that in the past the Japanese have produced the world's
most highly marbled beef, misconceptions abound regarding the methods
by which they produce it.
Press Releases
Blackmore
Wagyu Beef Wins Gold Medal (PDF 117KB)
May 12, 2009 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Wagyu was awarded with the most 'Consistently Excellent Product'
Gold Medal at the Vogue Entertaining + Travel Produce Awards. "What
can you say? Blackmore is in a league of its own. I've eaten wagyu all
around the world and this is on a par with some of the best in Japan.
Perfection." Matt Moran, Aria.
Paul
McMahon, Catalina’s head chef’s hot and steamy experience in Vietnam
(PDF 165KB)
June 30, 2009 | David Blackmore
Paul McMahon, Catalina's head chef, showcased his talent at the Gala
Dinner finale for over 170 guests in Vietnam, working with his favourite
Blackmore Wagyu beef. “I have been working with Australian Wagyu beef
at Catalina for many years and it never fails to excite” says Paul.
Blackmore
Wagyu Beef Wins National Produce Award (PDF 16KB)
March 14, 2007 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Wagyu, Victorian producer of Japanese Wagyu beef, has taken
out the most prestigious industry food award in Australia at the Vogue
Entertaining + Travel Audi Produce Awards 2007, in Sydney last night.
Victorian
Beef Producer Wins at Oscars (PDF 26KB)
February 21, 2005 | David Blackmore
In an Australian first, Blackmore Wagyu Beef from Alexandra, Victoria
will provide its premium Wagyu beef to the official Governor's Ball
that follows the 77th annual Academy Awards on Sunday 27 February.
Presentations by David Blackmore
Fully
Integrated Business (PDF 42KB)
July 18, 2007 | David Blackmore
The process we have in place has seen its growth being fully self funded.
It was forced on us because we had to find solutions to the fact that
we didn't have any money or owned land that the banks want as security.
How
to Farm without any Money (PDF 761KB)
February 28, 2007 | David Blackmore
It was at this time I realized how hard it was to build up capital.
With few assets, nobody wanted to lend us money. We had to be creative,
work hard and "have a go".
Japanese
Meat Wholesalers Tour (PDF 1.15MB)
February 9, 2007 | David Blackmore
Welcome to our Wagyu farm. I feel privileged to be able to show you
some of the Australian Wagyu industry.
Business
Growth Through Outsourcing (PDF 29KB)
May 16, 2006 | David Blackmore
A combination of all the below outsourcing techniques will enable the
business to meet current demands for Blackmore Wagyu Beef.
The
Wagyu Story in Australia (PDF 27KB)
2003 | David Blackmore
It seems to me that a majority of the breeders have trouble understanding
that Japanese Wagyu cattle are very different to Western cattle and
are really trying to make Wagyu cattle be like Western cattle that marble.
The
Australian Wagyu Industry (PDF 28KB)
2003 | David Blackmore
What stage is Wagyu beef production at in Australia and how will it
impact on the Japanese beef industry and its farmers?
Commerical
Wagyu Farming (PDF 31KB)
October 28, 2003 | David Blackmore
Commercial as in profitable; not stud versus commercial. Is there profit
in Stud Wagyu breeding? Is there a profit in commercial Wagyu farming?
Revolution
in the Australian Beef Industry (PDF 31KB)
1991 | David Blackmore
Blackmore Yadnarie has the exclusivity to market Wagyu cattle from the
foundation herd in the USA.
The
Importance of Embyro Transfer (PDF 22KB)
1991 | David Blackmore
I believe that embryos and international marketing go hand in hand and
as yet we are still only in the developing stages of this market.
Marketing
for the 90's (PDF 22KB)
1991 | David Blackmore
Just imagine in under three weeks each embryo has the potential, has
been sexed and then can be multiplied in the laboratory to 40,000 embryos.
This will allow embryos to become competitive and more valuable than
semen.