Vaughan Ranch

Vaughan Ranch, Wagyu cattle, Derby, KS, in south-central Kansas near Wichita. Jerry Vaughan has raised Wagyu for more than 20 years, holds membership in the American Wagyu Association, and follows breed-specific health protocols. The ranch spans acres of open pasture where calves are handled daily to encourage calm temperaments around people. It is committed to low-stress husbandry, feeding programs that blend local forage and grain for consistent marbling, and seasonal rotational grazing.

Its cattle herd includes multiple generations of high marbling lines traced through registered pedigrees. The farmstead blends family tradition and modern ranching practices to maintain animal welfare and product quality. Breeding stock traces back to foundation cattle imported from Japan and carefully selected domestic bulls to balance performance and temperament. Visitors often note the clean barns and easy access to paddocks that promote natural grazing behavior.