A Bar V Cattle

A Bar V Cattle, Wagyu cattle, Salem, MO, serving Dent County and the Ozarks near Springfield, offers informed breeding practices. Eric Vance has more than ten years’ experience and participates in the national Wagyu breed registry, ensuring each animal undergoes regular health testing.

Calves graze on managed pastures and receive early social interactions with handlers, promoting a calm disposition and natural growth patterns. The operation emphasizes slow growth rates to enhance marbling, reflecting a farm history committed to consistent quality rather than rapid turnover.

Herds rotate through shaded paddocks with access to shelter and salt licks, while detailed records track genetics and performance over time. The herd has placed well at regional livestock shows, reflecting steady performance in muscle development and temperament. The farm’s location near Mark Twain National Forest supports a mix of native grasses that bolster digestive health and gradual weight gain.