Merchant Farm LLC

Merchant Farm LLC, wagyu cattle in Bagdad, KY, operates in Bullitt County and the Bluegrass region near Louisville. It has been raising wagyu for over a decade, maintains herd health through quarterly veterinary screenings and thorough breeding records, and follows biosecurity measures recommended by state livestock authorities.

Calves are born on open pastures where rotational grazing supports natural foraging and steady growth. Shelter barns offer protection during Kentucky’s seasonal changes, and animals are handled gently each day to encourage calm temperaments. Calves interact with handlers from birth to build trust and ease handling.

Owner David Merchant draws on a family tradition of cattle farming to refine feeding routines with balanced grains and forage. Local chefs often note even marbling and well-developed flavor profiles in finished beef. Visitors to the farm appreciate the transparency of production from pasture to processing and often comment on the clean, well-maintained facilities.