How is Wagyu Quality Rated? : Where genetics meet gourmet

Our cattle aren't just raised with care, they're graded by cameras and backed by genetics. The result? Perfectly marbled, silky textured Halal Wagyu that's as ethical as it is indulgent. 100% Australian. 100% Halal.

  • New technology lets us measure marbling.
  • Genetic traceability means ethical, sustainable, and Halal-certified assurance.
  • Technology ensures grading is objective, with no more guesswork.
  • Process of the Process of Grading cuts 
  • (What the infographic below shows) Camera -> Data -> Genetics -> Comparison -> Grading

There's Wagyu, and then there's Australian Halal Wagyu, raised under the sun, pampered with care, and graded by cutting-edge camera technology. It's not just meat, it's the art of precision meeting the soul of craftsmanship.

1. The Science Behind It

Researchers compared two systems:

    • Mirror-type camera: the classic model once used for grading beef.
    • MIJ-30: the new generation system, sharper smart, and capable of detecting ultra-fine marbling patterns that were invisible before.

Genetics - Quality You Can Inherit:

Here's where it gets interesting: the study found that marbling traits measured by these cameras are moderately heritable. That means the silky texture and fat content of Wagyu aren't just from the feed but are actually inherited from the previous generation.

2. Why It Matters (What it can Mean for you).

More consistent quality:

    • Every cut is graded by camera, not guesswork, ensuring the signature wagyu experience.
    • Ethical and traceable, since genetic data from this research supports transparent, sustainable, and halal-certified breeding so that luxury meets integrity.
    • Science-backed precision means fairness, accuracy, and a level of refinement once left to the eye of the beholder.

3. From Camera to Cuisine.

 

Tech Meets Tradition:

Across our farms, cutting-edge imaging and genetic science ensure precision in every cut, while our Halal-certified practices honor faith and ethical responsibility. It's a luxury, a conscience, a promise from the land, not just a label.

Thanks for your support.

The Wagyuwala team ensures that every steak is a story of science, sustainability, and soul. Whether you're enjoying it in Sydney, Dubai, or the USA, one thing's for sure - we deeply care about getting you the facts.

 

Sources

  1. Genetic parameter estimation of carcass quality phenotype measured with cameras in Australian Wagyu (de Bruyn et al., 2025) Link
  2. Genetic analyses on carcass characters of Australian Wagyu beef cattle (Zhang, Tier & Banks, 2025) Proc. Assoc. Advmt. Anim. Breed. Genet 21:409-412 Link
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