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General notes for Fukutsuru

About
Fukutsuru is a very famous Wagyu bull in America. Fukutsuru is also very well known for his carcass, good temperament, and large frame. Fukutsuru was exported to American in 1994 by Japanese Venture Partners. He was the prime sire from the Tajima bloodline. He is sired by Dai 2 Yasutsuru 774. Fukutsuru links back to the kobe region.

Breeding
Fukutsuru calves are known for having a good temperament as well. His calves are known for being slightly smaller than him and grow more slowly. This makes them easier to manage. He is also only embryo production. His offspring is also used as breeding stock. Fukutsure is known for caring the F11 gene but is free from all remaining birth defects. Fukutsure's offspring have surpassed him. According to Agri Beef’s Executive VP Wade Small Fukutsuru would be ranked 845 out of all the bulls in the U.S.

Accomplishments
Fukutsure has had many accomplishments. He is still getting some awards even after his death. He has certainly had an impact on Wagyu beef in America. In 2017 he won second place at the National Wagyu sire. He also lead all sire in the 2006 U.S Wagyu Sire Summary, he beat all the other sires by a broad margin. Fukutsuru also won the previous sire summary in 2001.Washington State University named him the number one marbling bull in the sire summary.