SHIGEMARU HB 457

Description

One of the three imported bulls that came to the United States from Japan. Shigemaru is the most widely used of the sire lines for his breeding versatility. He is known for moderating frame size, adding body mass and structural width in his progeny. His daughters are built broody, good footed and are high maternal performers. Use Shigemaru with confidence in laying a good foundation of growth and maternal genetics. AAA EPDs (HeartBrand 2025 Sire Directory): BW +1.7 lbs (acc 0.94), WW +41 lbs (acc 0.88), YW +74 lbs (acc 0.17), MK +20 lbs (acc 0.81), CED +7 (acc 0.86). Semen: $650 USD per unit (HeartBrand semen sales list, October 2025). Pedigree: DAI-NI 2 SHIGENAMI TOKKYU 27 (SHIGENAMI KO 48 x DAI 2 TAMASHIGE KO 1842) x DAI-YON 4 AKIBARE TOKKYU 3357 (DAI-JYUU 10 SHIGEKAWA KO 65 x DAI-NI 2 AKIBARE 1KYU 53244).

• Foundation sire