Public Symposium on "The Importance of Regional Wagyu Breeds" to Be Held
Date:
On Thursday, July 18, 2019, we will hold a public symposium titled “The Importance of Regional Wagyu Breeds” at Kochi University’s Monobe Campus.
We have invited speakers from Iwate, Yamaguchi, Kumamoto, and Kochi Prefectures to introduce current initiatives regarding rare Japanese beef breeds known for their lean meat—including not only Kochi Prefecture’s prized “Tosa Akaushi,” but also Kumamoto Akaushi, the Japanese Shorthorn, and the Hornless Japanese Beef Cattle. Furthermore, we plan to hold a discussion on the future of these regional breeds, involving members of the general public.
This symposium will explore the future of "Japanese food and agriculture" through the Japanese beef breeds that have been carefully nurtured in each region.
Please refer to the attached materials for further details.
| Date and Time | Thursday, July 18, 2019, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM |
| Location | Kochi University, Monobe Campus, Room 5-1 |
| Purpose of the Event | The Japanese Black breed, a representative Wagyu breed, is expected to maintain a high market share domestically and see significant growth in exports overseas, thanks to its distinctive “marbling.” Meanwhile, the three regional Wagyu breeds—the Japanese Brown, Japanese Shorthorn, and Japanese Polled—are gaining recognition as leaner cuts of meat distinct from the Japanese Black breed; however, their combined population accounts for less than 2% of the total Wagyu population.In this public symposium, we will introduce current initiatives for each of the “Regionally Specific Wagyu Breeds” amid increasingly challenging domestic and international conditions following the entry into force of the CPTPP. Furthermore, in line with the public interest mission of the Science Council of Japan, the event is open to the general public and aims to broaden interest in and understanding of Japan’s livestock industry. |