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The wagyu trail
From the Japanese breeds to the grading numbers, Kobe, the Australian herds and how wagyu is sold abroad, in reading order.
- Breed group · Japan, BMS 1–12WagyuThe four Japanese breeds, BMS 1–12, what A5 really means, and how Kobe and Australian Wagyu fit in.
- Regional brand · Tajima, HyōgoKobe beefWhat makes beef ‘Kobe’, the certification rules, and why most ‘Kobe’ sold abroad never was.
- Standards · USDA, A5, MSA, EUROPBeef grading systemsUSDA, A5, MSA stars, Korea’s 1++ and EUROP side by side: what each grade measures and what it doesn’t.
- Buying guide · Breed vs breedWagyu vs AngusA5 needs BMS 8–12, well beyond a typical USDA Prime: grading scales, F1 crosses, 80–120 g portions and the price gap.
- Buying guide · USDA against MSAAustralian vs American beefThe USDA grades the carcass, MSA each cut and cooking method: grades, feeding, cut names and the imported label.
- Buying guide · US, by BMS and labelWhere to buy Wagyu and premium steak online in the USJapanese A5, Kobe, American Wagyu and Prime: what the labels mean, how shipping works, and who sells what.
- Buying guide · Australia, MSA and MSBuying wagyu and premium steak online in AustraliaMSA stars, marble scores, fullblood vs F1, grain-fed days, delivery areas and AU$/kg for Australian online butchers.