T3 Cattle Company

T3 Cattle Company raises Wagyu cattle in Shawnee, KS, serving Johnson County and the Kansas City area near Kansas City. Michael Tilley has been breeding Wagyu cattle for more than a decade under guidelines set by the American Wagyu Association, with routine genetic and health testing on every animal. On site, calves are socialized from birth and pastured alongside older cattle to promote calm temperament and robust growth.

The farm’s grass-based transitional system blends native grasses with supplemental feed to support consistent marbling, while simple barn housing shields animals during winter. Michael Tilley draws on family farming traditions, and occasional farm visits have earned praise for transparent care and respect for animal welfare. Each animal is handled by familiar staff members through daily weather checks, ensuring steady weight gain and a stress-minimized environment.

Herds typically include thirty to forty head, combining genetic diversity with close, hands-on care.