A5 Wagyu Ranch LLC

A5 Wagyu Ranch LLC, Wagyu cattle breeder in Vinton, LA, serves Calcasieu Parish and southwestern Louisiana near Lake Charles on a family-operated ranch. It is a member of the American Wagyu Association and adheres to association breeding guidelines. The ranch maintains detailed pedigree records and participates in voluntary health screening through industry-recognized programs.

Each herd grazes on mixed-grass pastures with access to shaded pens, and calves are handled daily from birth to encourage calm temperaments. Founder Derrick Vice draws on generational ranching traditions to emphasize low-stress handling and rotational grazing cycles. The operation follows sustainable practices and offers breeding selections for balanced marbling, sound structure and consistent growth rates. Visitors often remark on the ranch’s relaxed atmosphere and the cattle’s even disposition, noting the focus on patience and attentive care. Embryo and semen options support herd improvement efforts for both commercial and seedstock customers.