Farm Raised Kansas Wagyu Beef
Great tasting, quality Akaushi beef, raised naturally
Ad Astra Akaushi, located in the Kansas heartland, is a Bergkamp family partnership that strives to produce healthy, great tasting beef for those who desire quality and connection to the food they place on their table.
Thank you for visiting our website, we look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and provide quality Akaushi beef that is born and raised on our family’s farm.
- Tim - Mary Jo - Blake - Hannah
The Akaushi Difference
(pronounced: AH-KA-OO-SHE)
Breed background
The Akaushi breed originates from Japan and was first introduced in the United States in 1994. In Japanese, Akaushi means red cow; for this reason the breed is also known as Red Wagyu. Akaushi is one of four original Japanese Wagyu breeds.
Heart healthy protein
Compared to other cattle breeds, the fat content of Akaushi meat contains a higher percentage of monounsaturated fat, which has been proven to benefit heart health and lead to lower cholesterol.
Taste & tenderness
Akaushi is known for its intense marbling. In addition to marbling, the meat possesses a greater distribution of intramuscular fat (IMF) compared to other breeds. This provides a uniquely rich, palatable beef with exceptional tenderness.
Our Beef
We utilize fullblood Akaushi genetics crossed with American Angus, Shorthorn, and Hereford influenced cattle. The result is an F1 (first generation half-blood) Akaushi animal that yields a well-marbled, tender, and great tasting American Wagyu beef product.
At our family farm, Akaushi is not the only unique factor that distinguishes Ad Astra beef from others. We implement stewardship practices that promote regeneration of the land and well-being of our cattle. These practices include rotational grazing, antibiotic and hormone free beef, as well as a grass and grain diet with a lengthened finishing cycle that accentuate bold flavor and tenderness.