Tom Waldeck wants to draw attention at the National Western Stock Show in Denver to his ranch in Emma and its resident wagyu cattle.
Waldeck's Emma Farms Cattle Co. will be showing in the first-ever wagyu cattle exhibition at the Denver stock show, probably the most prestigious event of its kind in the country.
There aren't a lot of ranchers in the U.S. who raise wagyu cattle, which originated in Japan and produce what is considered some of the best-tasting beef. The critical mass wasn't there before this year to earn a coveted spot in the stock show's exhibit competition. At least 50 head of a breed must be available for an exhibit.
Waldeck will be showing six of his cattle, including a 32-month-old bull, Hoshi Maru, that he figures will be a vital part of his operation over the years. The six wagyu are at “boarding school” right now, getting trimmed, blow dried and generally pampered. They also are working with a team that will show them.
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