Midwest Prime Akaushi

Midwest Prime Akaushi Wagyu cattle is based in Weatherby, MO in the Midwest near Kansas City. Mark Byler has focused on careful bloodline selection since he began raising this breed, following guidelines from national cattle associations and completing routine health screenings for wellness and traceability. Their herd is registered and pedigrees are verified through the American Wagyu Association to ensure authenticity and adherence to breeding standards. Animals are raised on open pastures and in climate-controlled barns, where calves spend early weeks close to their mothers under gentle handling.

The operation emphasizes pasture-based grazing with rotational paddocks to support natural forage diets and pasture health. Socialization includes regular time on grass paddocks and quiet interactions with handlers. Detailed records of lineage and performance are kept to preserve marbling characteristics prized across dining tables. This small-scale operation allows individual attention to each animal and contributes to consistent quality across the herd throughout the year.