Mark & Valorie Bertsch

Mark & Valorie Bertsch breed Wagyu cattle in Oologah, Oklahoma, northeastern Oklahoma near Tulsa, with a focus on sound structure and gentle temperaments. They follow guidelines from national breed associations and perform regular health screenings that include mobility checks, digestive evaluations, and routine vaccinations.

Their pasture-based approach ensures calves spend early weeks with their dams on rolling grasslands, and daily handling helps support calm dispositions and confidence around visitors. This family-run operation has gradually expanded to maintain a balanced ratio of bulls to brood cows for consistent breeding outcomes. They also incorporate winter shelters and free-choice mineral programs to support steady weight gain and overall herd well-being. Mark & Valorie believe in sustainable land management and rotational grazing practices that enhance soil health and reduce erosion.

A long-standing relationship with area shows has yielded consistent recognition for marbling quality and clarity of confirmation. Feedback from local buyers often highlights the uniform genetics and steady growth rates that fit diversified ranching operations.