Sandhills Performance Wagyu

Sandhills Performance Wagyu raises Wagyu cattle in Elkhorn, NE, in the Sandhills region near Omaha. It is guided by more than a decade of selective breeding rooted in performance genetics and maintains rigorous voluntary health testing for genetic integrity through industry-standard protocols. The herd is fully registered with the American Wagyu Association and benefits from annual veterinary screenings.

The farm blends pasture-based grazing with low-stress handling to foster natural behaviors and social development among calves. Its family-run approach ensures each animal receives thorough, diligent, individualized attention from birth through finishing. Breeding choices prioritize temperament, ensuring offspring adapt smoothly to pasture life and routine handling.

Located on rolling prairie pastures, the operation emphasizes balanced nutrition and rotational grazing to support muscle development and marbling. Its genetics program focuses on performance traits that yield consistent carcass quality and reliable results for local processors.