The Kikuhana maternal line begins with the famous JVP Kikuhana 298. Original import JVP Kikuhana is notably sired by Fukushige who is himself sired by the legendary Dai 20 Hirashige. Dai 20 is the sire of Hirashigetayasu 001, Shigefuku 005, and Dai 5 Hirashige. Fukushige also sired famous fellow JVP imports cows Yuriko 1 and Shigehime. From this cow there have been many successful matriarchs establishing this family across the United States. A descendant has even cracked the top of the WSU 2014 National Wagyu Sire Summary. BR Kitateruyasudoi 0615 is ranked #8 on the Hot Carcass Weight EPDs and 14th on Marbling EPDs. At Lone Mountain Ranch LMR Aoichi 2468Z has risen to the top of the Australian TCI list at $335 TCI. At Lone Mountain Ranch LMR Aoichi 2468Z is currently averaging an impressive 35.59% IMF on his first 5 carcasses and is being used extensively in the LMR program.
