WHAT IS AUSTRALIAN WAGYU ?

 
In the early 1990s, Chris Walker, father of Stone Axe Co-founder Mathew Walker, imported 84 Female and 3 Male registered Full Blood Japanese Black Wagyu breeding cattle from the USA to Australia. After several years of breeding in the US, a portion of the herd was brought back to Tarana NSW, Australia. Today, these genetics form the basis of Stone Axe's herd, which spans multiple farms in New South Wales and Victoria and maintains 100% Full Blood Japanese Black Wagyu genetics, producing high-quality Wagyu beef. 

  
Stone Axe ensures the highest quality Full Blood Wagyu beef by maintaining breeding herds across multiple farms in New South Wales and Victoria, all managed by their own staff. These farms are located at elevations exceeding 1000 meters above sea level, providing an optimal climate for breeding and raising Full Blood Japanese Black Wagyu cattle. In this environment, the cattle have access to natural shelter, clean air, water, and pasture, fostering their growth and maturity in a low-stress setting. This commitment to the Japanese art of Wagyu extends throughout the entire lifecycle of the animals, resulting in beef of unparalleled quality.

Stone Axe is dedicated to preserving 100% Full Blood Wagyu genetics in their herd while prioritizing sustainable breeding practices and animal welfare. Their vision is to establish one of the largest Full Blood Japanese Black Wagyu herds outside of Japan by focusing on suitable breeding country and employing low-stress stock handling techniques.