Congradulations 2025 Triple Crown Steak Challenge winners

Thank You for an Incredible Year at the Triple Crown Steak Challenge!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every producer, ranch, and partner who entered this year’s Triple Crown Steak Challenge. This season was nothing short of exceptional, and working alongside the incredible team at UC Davis made it even more impactful. Together, we pushed boundaries, asked deeper questions, and uncovered insights that continue to raise the bar for Wagyu excellence.

🎙️ What’s Next?
We’re excited to announce an upcoming podcast episode featuring the UC Davis team, where we’ll dive deep into this year’s competition—exploring the testing process, key findings, and the discoveries that matter most to producers and the Wagyu community as a whole. This is an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss.

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A Massive Thank You to Our Sponsors

A HUGE shout-out and sincere thank you to our incredible sponsors. This competition simply would not be possible without your support. These outstanding companies have stepped up, not only believing in the Triple Crown Steak Challenge, but also in the power of data, research, and transparency to move the Wagyu industry forward.

Your commitment helps deliver meaningful, science-backed insights that benefit every contestant—and the Wagyu community as a whole. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and trust.

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FullBlood Winners

F1 Winners

ANGUS Winners

We raised the bar!

This year, the Triple Crown Steak Challenge introduces new fatty acid testing that puts your beef program on the cutting edge. For the first time, breeders can showcase the true health benefits of their cattle’s genetics and feeding program through UC Davis fatty acid analysis.

Rare Opportunity

Submit kidney fat (KF) and subcutaneous fat (SQ) samples with your TCSC entry

Scientific Validation

Receive a complete UC Davis analysis ranking the health profile of your tallow.

Proven Advantage

Market your program with verified science from leading meat scientists.

You’ve Built the Herd.

Now Prove the Difference.

You’ve put years into your herd. Bloodlines, genetics, and care all come together at the dinner table. But how do you prove your cattle produce the kind of steaks that command top dollar and win customer loyalty?

That’s where we step in.

Certified Lab Testing – Hormones, antibiotics, chemicals of concern, and mycotoxins: all cleared for consumer confidence.

Beef Quality Insights – Fatty acid profiles, tenderness, melting points, and taste correlations that set your cattle apart.

Market Advantage – Data-backed proof that your beef is healthy, clean, and unmatched in eating quality.

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