2019 V8 Ranch Herd Reference

HERD REFERENCE 2019 EDITION

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The Mark of Excellence in Brahman Cattle.

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V8 RANCH SINCE 1944

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A B RAN D T HAT MEANS SOM ET HING .

Behind those two simple characters – a letter and a number – there is a century-old history of pure bloodlines, skilled expertise, and uncompromising standards. V8 is shorthand for a host of sought-after traits. It is also the symbol of our singular focus on producing one of the world’s most exceptional Brahman herds.

FAMILY MATTERS For four generations, V8 Ranch has remained steadfastly independent and family-owned. That gives us the flexibility to maintain an old-school commitment to our skills, training and history.

We only employ skilled tradespeople who are as passionate about Brahman cattle ranching as we are. Our staff has become a part of our extended family, and they deserve accolades for making the V8 brand a highly revered name in the Brahman cattle industry.

But, V8 Ranch founder Sloan Williams, his son, Jim Williams, and Jim’s son-in-law, Brandon Cutrer, are the only three individuals authorized to brand a cow or bull with the V8 stamp of excellence. Why? Because the meaning behind the process is so very important.

THE POWER OF THE BRAND The V8 branding iron represents an original bloodline that now roams six continents. It reflects the passionate men and women who have devoted their lives to creating a superior Brahman breeding process and selection program. We stake our reputation on each animal we deem worthy of the V8 brand, a symbol of our guarantee, our commitment, and our promise of integrity.

GLOBAL TRADE We work hard to provide beef producers worldwide with outstanding Brahman cattle for seedstock and crossbreeding. We specialize in registered Brahman cattle, frozen semen and embryos and serve ranchers in all four hemispheres.

TEXAS ROOTS Both Sloan and Mollie Williams come from Texas families with a passion for ranching. In 1971, the Williams continued that tradition with the purchase of V8 Ranch. Those in the business know why we do it: the love of our cattle. We take great pride in our heritage, our Christian values, our work ethic, and above all our hands-on family atmosphere.

WELCOME TO THE V8 BRAND.

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V 8 R ANCH CEL EBR ATES th I TS 75 ANNIVER S A RY Families – that’s been our focus for three-quarters of a century. One original bloodline. Four generations of passionate ranchers. And nearly 20,000 head branded with the V8 iron. For 75 years, V8 ranch has been devoted to excellence in breeding Brahman cow families. And we admit – there were some tough years filled with nearly unbearable pressure. And they were so worth it.

Today, as V8 celebrates its diamond anniversary, our distinctive, award-winning Brahman ‘jewels’ shine all over the world as the strongest, stylish, most adaptable cattle of their kind. Our customers span six different continents – including subtropical, jungle, and desert climates. And, our breeding helps them succeed.

Just like our Brahmans, we’ve also learned the importance of adaptation. V8 has stood at the forefront of countless changes to the science, tools, and processes of the cattle ranching business. But, our insistence on excellence has been unbreakable. The marketplace may change, but rest assured that V8’s commitment, values, and integrity are forever.

Thank you for your support across the decades; our family looks forward to celebrating this milestone year– and many more years to come – with you.

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OWNERS Sloan and Mollie Williams: 979-533-0505 MANAGERS Jim Williams: 979-533-1279 Brandon Cutrer: 601-466-7536 Rachel Cutrer: 979-532-9141

Sloan Williams

Jim Williams

Brandon Cutrer

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING Manuel Amparan, Director: 361-834-3649 Stephanie Garcia, Assistant

Rachel Cutrer

OUR TEAM

DOMESTIC MARKETING Kolten Thigpen: 830-426-1713 SHOW CATTLE Caleb Abercrombie, Manager: 281-928-7257 Pete Gonzales, Marcus Faniel, Fernando Viera REGISTRATIONS AND TRANSFERS Monica Mears, Lynn Hough, Nessa Rolf COW HERD MANAGER Frank Garcia

Caleb Abercrombie

Manuel Amparan

Lynn Hough

Kolten Thigpen

Monica Mears

Nessa Rolf

Frank Garcia

Joe Delgado

Stephanie Garcia

NUTRITION & HAY Joe Delgado VETERINARIANS Dr. Carlos Bonnot, DVM Dr. Cody Pohler, DVM Texas A&M University Large Animal Clinic REPRODUCTION Casey and Amy Ballard, M.S., Embryo Transfer TransOva Genetics Elgin Breeding Service Brushy Creek Custom Sires GENETICS Zoetis Animal Genetics

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EVERY DAY. Here at V8, we wake up each day excited to reach new heights with our herd while honoring and preserving V8’s time-honored traditions of excellence.

We treat every day as if it is the most important day, doing it with love and passion. God has blessed us to live in a wonderful land with incredible BRAHMAN cattle.

Visitors are welcome by appointment and we always look forward to meeting you.

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A century old Texas Ranching family....

Sloan and Mollie Williams achieved their lifelong dream of ranching together, and now that dream includes their children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Come to the ranch on any given day, and you’ll find four generations of family members working side by side. The future is brighter than ever—not just for our ranch, but the Brahman breed.

Together, we are reaching new heights.

THE FIRST GENERATION Joel & Rachel Hudgins THE SECOND GENERATION Josiah Dawson “J.D.” and Mollie Hudgins THE THIRD GENERATION James & Frances Hudgins Forgason Knox T. Williams THE FOURTH GENERATION Lanier & Ann Forgason THE FIFTH GENERATION PURCHASED V8 RANCH IN 1971 Sloan & Mollie Forgason Williams

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THE SIXTH GENERATION Jim & Luann Williams Jan Powell THE SEVENTH GENERATION Brandon & Rachel Cutrer Luke & Catherine Neumayr Payton Powell THE EIGHTH GENERATION Mollie Jo Cutrer Ann Catherine Cutrer Knox Harrison Neumayr

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At V8, we take a lot of pride in being a hands-on working family ranch. Our family believes there is no job too big or too small that we can’t do, or won’t be willing to do, or are “too good” to do.

However, the success of V8 Ranch would not be possible without the talented stockmen who work with us. Side by side alongside us, through the daylights and sunsets, wind and rain, sweat and frost, floods and droughts, they have devoted their lives to the passion of the Brahman breed and V8 Ranch. In many cases, their spouses have also dedicated their talents to V8 Ranch.

FRANK FELCMAN

Exhibited V8’s first National Champion in 1976, Miss V8 104/2

Without them, our success would not be possible. They are our extended family, and their names are forever engraved in V8 history.

THE MA STER HE RD SM EN OF V8.

JO HN BEDWELL

Career highlights include exhibiting Miss V8 165/4, Houston Grand Champion

BRETT MUEGGE

Served from 2007-2008, and showed the Grand Champion Female at the World Brahman Congress.

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DAV E SAGE BI EL

Legendary herdsman of V8 Ranch who served V8 in the early 1980s and again in the 1990s.

JIM GRAV E N

Served V8 in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including winning at the 1999 National Show in California.

MAT T K A RISC H

Served from 2008 to 2011, earning V8’s only “Show Cow of the Year” in our history with Miss V8 954/6.

JAM ES DAN IEL

Exhibited breed legend, Mr. V8 202/3 and many other greats in the late 1980s,1990s and early 2000s.

LAR RY FISHER

V8 herdsman that exhibited all four champions at Houston in 2005. An unprecedented feat.

RUS S ELL MCDADE

Longtime show barn assistant, working primarily with Dave Sagebiel and James Daniel

RUS S ELL SCIBA

In 2006-2007, he led V8 greats like the National Champions Mr. V8 924/5 and Miss V8 551/6.

KOLTEN THIGP EN

Served from 2011 to 2019, herdsman of legends like 191, Noble, Boom Shaka Laka, Man of Steel, and more.

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What you might not know about V8 is this: Sloan and Mollie Williams both come from deeply rooted Texas ranching families. Sloan’s family has been in the cattle business in Millican, Texas for more than 100 years. Mollie’s great-great-grandmother, Rachel Ann Hudgins, bought her first ranch in 1882, at the start of a Texas ranching boom—11,000 acres outside of Houston. Rachel Ann was an extraordinary woman, not to mention a rarity in nineteenth-century Texas: a landowner and businesswoman.

What does it take to be a ranch pioneer? For starters, hard work. Also, persistence, Christian values, and hands-on experience. Mollie grew up on the J.D. Hudgins Ranch, and today, we still keep a special place in our hearts for our cousins at J.D. Hudgins. After all, our legacy has been built on family ties and traditions.

When Sloan and Mollie decided to gamble on their love of livestock and buy V8 Ranch in 1971, they knew just what they were doing. And it’s quite the story, too!

HOW V8 GOT ITS START: HOWARD PARKER AND DR. JACOBS

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Before we can tell you how we got V8 Ranch, we have to tell you how it came to be such a catch. V8 was established long before Sloan and Mollie got to it, back in 1944.

It was founded by Howard Parker of Center, Texas. The original cattle were acquired from Dr. William States Jacobs, a pioneer Brahman breeder who established his herd with cattle imported directly from India in 1924 and 1925.

Jacobs’ breeding is known as AA cattle, an ABBA classification that signifies cattle of pure Indian descent. Early foundation animals from Jacobs’ herd include Hattie Cleo (ABBA C1409), who’s famous for being the most significant imported female in the history of the Brahman breed. From Hattie Cleo, Tippu the Great and Optimus lines of cattle developed - lines that could be found in the bloodlines of Howard Parker’s herd.

Parker was a Ford automobile dealer and named his cattle ranch V8, after the engine.

Over time, his herd became well-known throughout the country for its outstanding cow families with gentle dispositions. The foundation herd came first from Jacobs’ bloodlines, then later with the addition of some Manso breeding, and even later with Imperator influence. The Optimus bull—descended from the great Hattie Cleo—was deeply influential in the early V8 herd. It’s no surprise that today, more than 70 years later, the guiding force behind V8 breeding is still its legendary cow families.

BECOMING V8: SLOAN AND MOLLIE TAKE A CALL FROM DESTINY

In 1976, Jim Williams graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in animal science, and he and his wife Luann returned to the ranch. Jim began work as manager of the Brahman herd, and Luann took care of the ranch office duties.

We promised you a story, and this one’s a gem. When Sloan Williams was inducted into the ABBA Hall of Fame, the award presenter actually joked, “The way Sloan made the deal to purchase the V8 cow herd is cause enough to induct him into the Hall of Fame!”

Jim has a keen eye for cattle breeding and a passion for Brahman herd improvement—two qualities of a successful cattleman. He quickly began implementing strict selection and culling guidelines that we still follow to this day. He adopted performance record-keeping. He began to assemble what has become one of the most detailed and complete cow herd production histories available on any herd in the United States.

So how’d he do it? In 1971, word got out that Parker was looking to sell the V8 herd, brand, and ranch in Center, Texas. It was just one week before Christmas when Sloan heard the news. Even back then, V8 was known as one of the better Brahman ranches in the United States. The cattle were good cattle, and Sloan knew it. The ranch was not only on the market—Parker wanted the deal to go through before the New Year! Problem was —Sloan was out of town, in New Mexico, on his first (and only) Williams family ski trip.

These were the days before email and cell phones.

Communication was going to be tricky, but this was destiny. And, when destiny’s calling, you call back.

Sloan negotiated the million-dollar deal via a pay phone in Red River, New Mexico. He recruited investors to purchase the real estate from the ranch, but acquired the registered cattle herd and V8 brand himself. After his vacation, Sloan relocated the herd to Wharton County, where they’ve lived ever since.

BUILDING V8 RANCH: A FAMILY AFFAIR Building a world-famous ranch takes hard work, sleepless nights, and unwavering dedication. Sloan knew that as the owner of V8, he would need to draw on the talents of his wife and family. After all, ranching is a family tradition, and everyone was happy to help out with the effort.

THAT V8 STYLE: OUR RAPID RISE Although V8 had a high level of notoriety dating back to its foundation in the 1940s, and we exhibited our first National Champion Female in 1976 and our first National Champion Bull in 1979, it wasn’t until the early ’80s that the ranch really exploded onto the worldwide Brahman scene. Under Jim and Sloan’s expert breeding, V8 Ranch became best known for its outstanding cow families.

HOW FAR HAVE V8 CATTLE AND GENETICS TRAVELED? Every state in the southern United States California to Tennessee As far north as Canada North America South America Europe Asia Australia Africa More than 40 countries worldwide

What made us famous? Our remarkable ability to consistently breed and market large volumes of cattle bred specifically for fertility, conformation, Brahman breed character, and structural correctness. By focusing our energy on developing these characteristics, we unconsciously developed something else: an unmistakable V8 look, carried by our females, that’s become recognizable the world over. Breeders all across the world claim they can identify a V8-bred animal without even looking at their brand or pedigree. “It’s that V8 style,” they tell us.

We hosted our first ranch production sale in 1981: “The Golden Gate Sale.” It was a runaway success, breaking 6 Brahman sale world records. It still holds the record for the highest-averaging Brahman production sale of all-time, with an average of $14,357 per head.

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In the mid-’80s, we acquired a significant group of cattle from the dispersal of the U.S. Sugar Corporation. As a student, Jim had spent a great deal of time with the USSC managers, learning about their breeding program and history.

When the herd dispersed, we purchased their top animals to incorporate into the V8 herd.

What did the influx of U.S. Sugar genetics bring us? Mr. V8 202/3, one of the breed’s elite Vanguard sires, and the winningest U.S. Brahman bull of all time. He’s the breed’s only three-time National Champion (1986, 1987, and 1988) and two-time International Champion (1987 and 1988). After 202, V8 began its legacy of stamping out championship cattle, one right after another. Even today, it’s 202s blood that’s carried in over 80 percent of our herd.

In 1998, the next great herd sire to impact Brahman breeding was born: Mr. V8 287/5, better known as Superstroke. Superstroke was a six-time undefeated International Champion Get-of-Sire winner (2001-2006).

In 2000, we hosted our third production sale—“Power of Production”—which grossed more than $1 million, with buyers spanning the globe.

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A HOME OF CHAMPIONS Since 1976, V8 Ranch has exhibited:

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National Grand Champion Females

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International Grand Champion Females

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National Grand Champion Bulls

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In 2005, V8 Ranch claimed all four of the International Grand and Reserve Grand Championships at the Houston show—an incredible achievement. +Mr. V8 380/6, emerged in the 2010s. He was recognized

by The Brahman Journal as the #1 Sire of Champions from 2011 to 2018, and he produced the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 U.S. National Champion Females. In September 2017, his semen sold for $18,100 per unit—the highestvalued U.S. semen at that time. +Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble” entered the Register of Renown in 2019 from his first calf crop which included the 2018 Grand Champion Bull at Houston and 2018 Reserve Grand Champion Female at Houston (both from the calf division).

International Grand Champion Bulls

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HK Memorial Trophy for premier exhibitor of the Houston Livestock Show.

We are also honored by the hundreds of class winners, division champions and reserves, or reserve grand champions we have exhibited through the years.

We have also held several tremendous sales in the past few years. From 2015 to 2018, our online sales were the highestaveraging bull and female sales of the breed. In 2018, we set the breed record for the two highest priced females to sell at a Brahman auction, at $70,500 and $70,000 respectively.

Since 1976, the ranch has exhibited more than 64 National, International Grand Champions, more than any ranch in Brahman history. We’ve won the prestigious HK Memorial Trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the International Show eleven times, including 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

A proud moment for our family: All four female division champions of the 2016 International Brahman Show were V8 females, with Jim, Rachel, and Brandon on the halters.

NEXT GENERATION Since Rachel’s husband, Brandon, joined the family in 2010, the ranch has grown even more than we ever thought possible! Brandon spearheaded the V8 Power Rating selection tool, Genetic Partners program, as well as the V8 Ranch performance bull test and purebred Brahman steer feedout.

We’re proud to say that V8 Ranch has fed the highest number of purebred Brahman steers of any ranch in the United States through the ABBA Carcass Evaluation Program. Using the newest technology in carcass ultrasound and genetic research, we’ve made sure our cattle remains the best of the breed. In 2019, we will feed more than 100 head of purebred Brahman steers to obtain carcass data.

Even though we’ve been ranching all our lives, we’re continually discovering innovative ways to improve and market our cattle.

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Sloan and Mollie Williams achieved their lifelong dream of ranching together, and now that dream includes their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Come to the ranch on any given day, and you’ll find four generations of family working side by side. The future is brighter than ever—not just for our ranch, but the whole Brahman breed.

For more than forty years, we’ve kept true to our strong ranching roots. The livestock industry has been built on passion and tradition. Those in the business know why we do it: the love of our cattle. While we work hard each day to reach new heights with our herd, we’re proud to honor and preserve V8’s time-honored traditions of excellence, enthusiasm, and single-minded determination.

In 2012, we were awarded the “Seedstock Producer of the Year” award from the Beef Improvement Federation. This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to the industry and our efforts to produce gentle, high-quality Brahman seedstock with carcass merit. In 2017, we proudly unveiled our “V8 Power Rating,” a forward-looking selection index developed specifically for V8 Ranch and our customers to help make informed breeding decisions based on science and genetic progress. In 2018, V8 Ranch launched V8 Beef, the first Brahman specific branded beef program in the United States. In 2019, we will offer the USA’s first within-herd genomically enhanced EPDs. At V8, we take pride in our heritage, our Christian values, our work ethic, and above all our hands-on family atmosphere. We wake up each day excited to face the future and continue working toward our common goal: sustaining our family-owned and operated ranch for generations to come.

To learn more about the V8 Ranch family and our cow families, be sure to click around our website, www.v8ranch.com, or stop by and visit us in person.

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THE BRANDS

OF V8

Customers often ask us about our different brands. Initially, when Sloan purchased the herd, all the cattle carried the V8 brand on their left hip. This tradition still holds true today. Because Jim was older when the herd was purchased, his cattle are branded the same way as Sloan’s, using the V8 brand.

However, as the family grew, Sloan & Mollie wanted to find a way to make sure all their children and grandchildren would be able to continue their heritage as Brahman breeders. So, they gave each child and grandchild the best heifer calf of that year’s calf crop. Sloan and Jim decided to come up with a way to let the girls know which cattle were theirs when they drove through the pastures. They decided on shoulder brands, named for each of their granddaughters and greatgranddaughters, which can now be seen on a number of the ranch’s cattle. The brands have become a family tradition of each generation, with Sloan drawing and creating the brands for Rachel, Catherine and Payton, and Jim creating the brands for Mollie, Annie, and Knox.

Who’s who in shoulder brands?

䌀 “R” Est. 1979 Brandon and Rachel Cutrer

“C” Est. 1983 Luke and Catherine Neumayr

倀 “P” Est. 1997 Payton Powell

K “M” Est. 2011 Mollie Jo Cutrer

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“Butterfly AC” Est. 2015 Ann Catherine Cutrer

“K” Est. 2017 Knox Neumayr

M E E T T H E FAM ILY SLOAN AND MOLLIE WILLIAMS •

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As ranch owners, Sloan and Mollie direct all of the ranch’s efforts on a daily basis.

• In the 1980s and 1990s, Sloan was an avid traveler for work. He visited South America, Central America, Thailand, and Australia judging shows and consulting fellow breeders.

• He is a member of the ABBA Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. He is also a past president and approved judge of ABBA. Mollie is part of every activity on the ranch, from working cows to handling the ranch’s accounting.

JIM AND LUANN WILLIAMS

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• Jim is past president of ABBA and the only threetime president in the history of the American Shorthorn Association.

• He’s an approved judge of all major U.S. beef brands and has judged national shows, international shows, and 26 different state fairs.

• Jim is one of the world’s leading judges of Brahman cattle.

Jim judged the 2008 International Brahman Show, 2002 National Brahman Show, 2006 World Brahman Congress in Mexico, 2010 World Brahman Congress in Brazil, and 2018 World Brahman Congress in Colombia.

Luann married Jim in 1976, and held the position of ranch office manager for more than 30 years, before passing the duties on to Rachel, their eldest.

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Jan owns and operates the V8 Horse Division, specializing in performance horses. Jan is a barrel racing expert and is a highly sought after instructor for riding lessons and training for competitive rodeo events.

Payton is a graduate of Texas A&M University. She is also a very successful equine athlete involved in rodeo and cuttings. She assists with the V8 commercial herd.

Rachel is responsible for V8 Ranch business matters, semen sales, and V8 Ranch Beef.

Brandon manages the ranch’s AI, bull development, performance, sales, purebred Brahman steer feedout, Genetic Partners Program, and V8 Power Rating.

As a teen, Rachel was won six “All American” Grand Champion Grey Female awards and two “All American” national showmanship championships. She exhibited the Grand Champion Female at the Houston International Show at age 11.

Rachel and Brandon married in 2010. They have two daughters, Mollie Jo and Ann Catherine.

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Luke and Catherine are a husband-and-wife professional wedding photography team who have been featured in leading bridal publications like The Knot, Southern Weddings, Style Me Pretty, and many more. Learn more about them at www.lukeandcat.com As a teen, Catherine showed Shorthorns and holds the record of exhibiting three back-to-back Junior National Champion Females (1999, 2000, and 2001).

Catherine has won both national leadership contests and national champion showman awards from the AJSA. She is a former AJSA vice president and was awarded the Junior Breeder of the Year.

Luke was a highly acclaimed collegiate livestock judge, including winning the National Western Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest. He has judged in the U.S. and Canada.

The Neumayrs have one son, Knox.

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Selective breeding enhanced over many generations of champions.

Semen export available to 6 continents.

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The Heads of Our Herd...

Behind every one of our great V8 bulls, there is a great Brahman cow. We’re proud of their pedigree and our reputation as a top seedstock provider of highperforming, structurally sound bulls.

Our bulls, all of whom come with documented performance and breeding guarantees, are bred to represent the best of both worlds. They are able to handle heat and drought conditions, yet they still have desirable carcass traits. They are strong, yet gentle. And, they are muscular, yet still able to move well thanks to our focus on structural quality.

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#1 SIRE OF CHAMPIONS IN THE USA FROM 2011 TO 2018, REPORTED BY THE BRAHMAN JOURNAL. The leading sire championship cattle at V8 Ranch, and the Brahman world over the past 7 years. 380 is an impact sire for both red and grey Brahmans, including siring both the 2016 ABBA Red and Grey Show Female of the Year, the 2016 International Champion Grey Female, 2016 U.S. National Champion Grey Female, 2017 International Grand Champion Grey Female, 2018 National Champion Grey Female, and more.

His great value lies in the ability to consistently produce outstanding females with perfect structure, muscling, power, and eye appeal. His semen has consistently increased in value, selling for $18,100 per unit in 2017 in the USA and from 2018 to 2019 at $25,000 per straw privately.

POWER

(+)JDH Dakota Manso

8 9.64 RATING

+JDH Karu Manso

+MR. V8 380/6 ABBA # 854004 Born on March 10, 2006 Actual BW: 77

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JDH Manso Grande 488 JDH Lady Shano Manso

JDH Lady Rem S. Manso

(+)JJ Didor Crata 389 =JDH Ms. Rem Manso 7

+Mr. V8 287/5

+Mr. V8 777/4 +Miss V8 611/4

+Miss V8 567/3

(=)JDH Resoto Ailanti Lady Capo of USSC 27

Miss V8 170/6

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M IS S V 8 2 1 / 8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 382/6 (901) 2015 U.S. National Grand Champion Female 2016 and 2017 Houston Grand Champion Grey Female

POWER

44.44 RATING

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MISS V8 293/8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 805/7 2016 U.S. National Grand Champion Female

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+ 3 3 . 95 RATING

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M I S S V8 4 8 6 / 8 “SW EET IE ” +Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Elmo daughter 2018 National Grand Champion Grey Female

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49. 3 8 RATING

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M I S S V 8 8 4 4 /7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Water Manso 2016 Houston Grand Champion Grey Female Owned with Steve & Nancy Martin

POWER

45. 29 RATING

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M I S S V8 6 26 / 7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Water Manso 2014 National Grand Champion Grey Female

POWER

43 . 6 4 RATING

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M O R E E XQ U I S I T E 3 8 0 DAU G H T E R S

M IS S V 8 274 / 7

M ISS V 8 3 4 1/7

MISS V8 103/ 8

M IS S V 8 709 /7

M ISS V 8 902 /7

MISS V8 265 / 8

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6 2012 Reserve U.S. National Grand Champion Power Rating: +63.10

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso 2014 Reserve International Grand Champion Power Rating: +33.20

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Lady Pittman Manso Power Rating: +18.91

+Mr. V8 380/6 x JDH Dawn Manso 2016 Houston Senior Champion Female Power Rating: +45.60

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6 (P) Power Rating: +51.27

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 663/6 (901) Power Rating: +47.30 29

“NOBLE” - PERFORMANCE KING In the 1990’s, we had (+) Mr. V8 202/3; the 2000’s, +Mr. V8 287/5 “Superstroke;” and the most dominant sire of the 2010s: +Mr. V8 380/6. With the consistency and quality of his first calf crop, we believe +Mr. V8 458/7 will be the bull to lead our program through the next decade. +Mr. V8 458/7 is the product of two National Grand Champion parents, +JDH Elmo Manso 309/4 and Miss V8 100/7 (P). He also stands as a genetic outcross to the bulk of the V8 herd.

He has seen heavy use at V8, and the uniformity of his outstanding calves stand as a testament to his power as a sire. He consistently transmits heavy bone, expressive muscle shape, volume and capacity, perfect hoof shape, and has had some of the gentlest calves at V8.

We are excited about the future, and 458/7’s influence in it.

POWER

38 .07 RATING

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(+)JDH Madison de Manso JDH Lady Bara Manso

$JDH Lady Ellis Manso

(=)JDH Armand Lane Manso JDH Lady Bud Manso

Mr. V8 736/5

+Miss V8 552/5 Mr. V8 34/5

Miss V8 510/6

+Miss V8 98/6 (=)Mr. V8 332/4

+JDH Mr Elmo Manso

+MR. V8 458/7 ABBA # 919887 Born on March 17, 2013 Actual BW: 76 pounds

+JDH Sir Lawford Manso

Miss V8 100/7

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Sire of 2018 Houston Grand Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Female 32

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4 5 8 ’ S I S O U R N E X T G R E AT I M PAC T S I R E,

M R . V8 96 8 / 7

+Mr. V8 458/7 x +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso Power Rating: +48.09

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M R . V 8 4 8/8

+Mr. V8 458/7 x +Miss V8 137/7 Power Rating: +43.26

MR. V8 160/ 8

+Mr. V8 458/7 x Miss V8 835/7 Power Rating: +57.69

A K I N G O F P E R F O R M A N C E A N D D O C I L I T Y.

L A DY M E L A NIA

+Mr. V8 458/7 daughter and many time Red Brahman champion for Paradise Islands, LLC.

M ISS V 8 674 /8

+Mr. V8 458/7 x Miss V8 682/6 Power Rating: +38.99

MISS V8 8 35 / 8

+Mr. V8 458/7 x Miss V8 21/8 $70,000 High Selling Female in our 2018 Fall Online Sale Power Rating: +61.07

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A GREAT CROSS FOR 380 AND 458 DAUGHTERS! +Mr. V8 191/7 is our go-to bull for mating 380 daughters and a wildly popular bull known for adding size, power, and performance and maintaining a good disposition.

Behind all our great herd sires, there is a great V8 dam. 191’s mother is the world renowned, 2008 World Brahman Congress Champion Female and 2007 Houston Grand Champion Female: +Miss V8 464/6. The maternal granddam, +Miss V8 188/5 is one of the all time V8 greats. She represents the famed Claydesta cow family that has been a mainstay at V8 for more than 30 years.

POWER

+ 47.8 2 RATING

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JDH Mr Brahman Manso 175 +JDH Lady Remington Mans

JDH Miss Acacia Manso

(+)JDH Datapack Manso JDH Lady Etta Manso

(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6

(+)JDH Gregory R Manso +JDH Ldy Equito Man438/2

+Miss V8 188/5

+Mr. V8 700/3 +Ms Claydesta 203-807U5

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

+MR. V8 191/7 ABBA # 902941 Born on April 8, 2011 2014 Reserve International Grand Champion Bull Actual BW: 95

+JDH Sir Liberty Manso

+Miss V8 464/6

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M IS S V 8 3 3 / 8 +Mr. V8 191/7 x +Miss V8 209/6 (901)

POWER

+ 28.48 RATING

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L E N G T H Y, U P H E A D E D C A T T L E W I T H P O W E R

M I S S V8 7 9 0/8

M R . V 8 919/7

MISS V8 392/ 8

M R . V8 9 3 3 / 7

M R . V 8 6 0 4 /7

MR. V8 794/ 7 (P)

+Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 997/6 - $70,500 high selling female of our 2018 Fall Online Sale. Power Rating: +59.84

+Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 997/6 Power Rating: +53.21

+Mr. V8 191/7 x +Miss V8 128/7 Power Rating: +55.13

+Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 626/7 2017 International Grand Champion Bull Power Rating: +60.86

+Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 709/7 Power Rating: +32.58

+Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 510/6 Power Rating: +30.82

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CARCASS MERIT AND PERFORMANCE FROM THE CLAYDESTA COW FAMILY A tremendous herd sire with a stellar pedigree, outstanding performance, and visual quality. 194 was the highest scanning bull of his calf crop for %IMF (marbling). He offers the same amount of bone and muscle as his brother 191, but more moderate birth weights and frame size. 194 sired the top two highest indexing bulls of our 2016 Performance Bull Sale. We are extremely pleased with his production of both bulls and females that have been good enough to show, but are backed with moderate birth weights, performance, and carcass to be accepted by commercial cattlemen.

POWER

+ 5 1.66 RATING

2012 International Calf Champion 2013 National Reserve Senior Champion Actual BW: 83 pounds

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JDH Mr Brahman Manso 175 +JDH Lady Remington Mans

JDH Miss Acacia Manso

(+)JDH Datapack Manso JDH Lady Etta Manso

(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6

(+)JDH Gregory R Manso +JDH Ldy Equito Man438/2

+Miss V8 188/5

+Mr. V8 700/3 +Ms Claydesta 203-807U5

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

MR. V8 194/7 ABBA # 902942 Born on April 11, 2011

+JDH Sir Liberty Manso

+Miss V8 464/6

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R E A L W O R L D, B E E F I N D U S T R Y R E L E VA N T C AT T L E

M R . V8 4 4 / 8

M R . V8 77/ 8

Mr. V8 194/7 x Miss V8 636/7 $15,000 sale attraction of our Fall 2018 Performance Bull Sale Power Rating: +55.49

Mr. V8 194/7 son The #1 Marbling bull of our Fall 2018 Performance Bull Sale Power Rating: +66.53

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H I S P R O G E N Y E XC E L F O R CO M M E R C I A L C AT T L E M E N

M IS S V 8 3 7/ 8

M R . V8 772/ 7

Mr. V8 194/7 x Miss V8 829/6 Power Rating: +35.31

Mr. V8 194/7 x Miss V8 558/7 (901) High indexing bull of our November 2016 Performance Bull sale.

Power Rating: +28.62

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“THE COWMAN’S BULL” 259/7 has been the #1 highest volume semen seller at V8 Ranch for the last 5 years.

It’s easy to see why, when you look at the beef industry relevant package that this bull offers. His calves have consistently been born light, weaned heavy, gained well through the yearling stage, and have been some of the top scanning calves when ultrasounded.

With the impressive amount of gains that his calves display, they manage to level off and maintain a moderate mature frame size. He has been used with great success across several breeds for crossbreeding and breeding up programs for other American breeds.

His universal appeal and relevance to the real world make him an asset to any breeding program.

+JDH Karu Manso 800

(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599 JDH Lady Rem S. Manso

Miss V8 208/6

(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 +Miss V8 188/5

JDH Magnifico Manso

+JDH Karu Manso 800 JDH Lady Pala Manso

JDH Lady Raleigh Manso

JDH Mr. Manso 210/9 JDH Lady Wissler Manso

Mr. V8 442/6

MR. V8 259/7 ABBA # 907983 Born on November 1, 2011 2013 Reserve U.S. National Grand Champion Actual BW: 66

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POWER

+ 7 3.37 RATING

JDH Lady Presley Manso

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M IS S V 8 3 1 7/ 8 Mr. V8 259/7 x +Miss V8 805/7 2018 Kickoff Classic Grand Champion

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POWER

+ 46 . 59 RATING

M R . V8 8 55/ 7 Mr. V8 259/7 x Miss V8 844/7 2018 V8 Ranch Bull of the Year

POWER

+ 61.0 9 RATING 47

“MAN OF STEEL” 2017 INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION Sheer power, tremendous performance, and exquisite style.

Backed by two of the greatest cow families in Brahman history, Mr. V8 604/7 is the epitome of a Brahman bull. He perfectly combines the size, bone, length, and muscle of +Mr. V8 191/7 and the style and productivity of his 380/6 sired dam.

He had the second heaviest weaning weight (710 pounds) and heaviest yearling weight (1181 pounds) of the 2014 spring calf crop.

“Man of Steel” consistently breeds true to his type, when mated to a variety of cows.

His offspring have an extended front end, bold and open rib cage, expressive loin shape and width from stifle to stifle.

604/7 is a truly remarkable bull, that has had the rare ability to have massive size, bone, and muscle while maintaining perfect hoof shape and clean joints.

Man of Steel as a 2 years old

POWER +JDH Sir Avery Manso

+JDH Sir Liberty Manso JDH Miss Acacia Manso

MR. V8 604/7

+Miss V8 464/6

(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 +Miss V8 188/5

ABBA # 927486 Born on March 10, 2014 2017 V8 Ranch Bull of the Year Actual BW: 89 pounds

+Mr. V8 380/6

+JDH Karu Manso 800 Miss V8 170/6

$Miss V8 910/4

Mr. V8 825/3 +Miss V8 287/3

+ 60.8 6 RATING

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+Mr. V8 191/7

+Miss V8 128/7

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M R . V8 2 0 / 8 Mr. V8 6047 x +Miss V8 797/6 $33,000 High Selling Bull of our Spring 2018 Bull Sale Power Rating: +45.23

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MISS V8 798 / 8 Mr. V8 6047 x Miss V8 491/7 $35,250 High Selling female in our fall 2018 sale.

Power Rating: +68.22

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A WORLD OF MUSCLE AND GROWTH IN A MODERATE FRAME 660/7 combines masculinity, loin shape, width from behind, and athleticism, making him a consistent favorite of cattleman across the globe who have visited the ranch this year. 660 is a bull that will see heavy use here at V8 because of his outcross pedigree, functional design, and commercial appeal. His 2016 U.S. semen offering sold for $1075 per unit to Lance Wedgeworth.

Australian semen rights owned exclusively by NCC Brahmans

POWER

+ 43.24 RATING

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(+)JDH Madison de Manso JDH Lady McAdoo Manso

JDH Lady Lisa Manso

(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso JDH Lady Aggie Manso

Mr. V8 114/6

+Mr. V8 846/5 +Miss V8 495/5

Miss V8 38/6

+Mr. V8 287/5 +Miss V8 73/5

JDH Sir Garlan Manso

MR. V8 660/7 ABBA # 927972 Born on May 1, 2014 2016 National Show Class Winner 2016 Houston Class Winner 2015 Houston Class Winner Actual BW: 89 pounds

(=)JDH Riddel Manso

Miss V8 829/6

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“MEGASTROKE” Megastroke is one of our most popular international sires, who has become somewhat of a worldwide Brahman celebrity for his extreme size combined with great style. He has an extremely level topline, great pigment, lots of breed character, and is very balanced, especially for his size.

When his semen debuted at Houston in 2018, we sold out in less than a day, and spent the entire year of 2018 collecting semen to fill all of the pre-orders that were placed during Houston by international breeders. To this day, this semen is some of the rarest and most demanded semen, because it is in such high demand. Each week as he produces new semen, it sells out instantly to a waiting list.

It’s no surprise that he’s such a worldwide favorite. His sire, +Mr. V8 777/4 is one of the most loved V8 bulls of Central America. His dam, +Miss V8 410/6 is probably one of the most beautiful cows on the ranch. In our Central American travels, we had seen several outstanding 777 sons raised by the J.L. Morales family winning at Expica. At every ranch we visited in Central America, they proudly showed us their Powerstroke daughters and said these were their best donors. So, we decided to ‘swing for the fence’ and give ol’ 777 a try again! We chose +410/6, one of our most powerful cows on the ranch to flush him to. Megastroke was the result, along with 3 flushmate sisters we kept in the herd. He hit it out of the park!

POWER

+ 44.8 3 RATING

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+JDH Mr. Rha Ely Manso Queen of Sugarland 175

+Miss V8 666/3

(+)Mr. V8 202/3 +Miss V8 617/2

(+)JDH Karu Manso 800

(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599 JDH Lady Rem S. Manso

+JJ Ms West Didor 96

+Mr. T.D. West 270 JJ Ms Ring Didor 636/1

+Mr. V8 777/4

MR. V8 756/7 ABBA # 935929 Born on January 14, 2015 Actual BW: 89 pounds

+Mr. V8 702/3

+Miss V8 410/6

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2018 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION BULL Mr. V8 815/7 was one of the four powerhouse bulls coming out of the same calf crop as 756, 794, and 855. When it came time to select the “Bull of the Year” for 2018, these four bulls were all in the running - each for very different reasons.

Mr. V8 815/7 was a very popular show bull - probably the most successful of that group - as a consistent winner throughout his entire 3 year show career. He was the 2018 Senior Champion Bull at Houston, and was selected as 2018 Reserve Grand Champion Bull at Houston behind his V8 stallmate - Mr. V8 146/8. He was also the 2017 National Senior Champion Bull.

What we really like about 815 is his length and muscle in a moderate frame size. He has what the old timers call the “apple butt” which is a really powerful hindquarter.

Immediately after he won Reserve at Houston, his first duties were to be the natural service sire on our first calf heifers, and we are expecting his first calves in March 2019.

(+)JDH Karu Manso 800

(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599 JDH Lady Rem S. Manso

Miss V8 170/6

+Mr. V8 287/5 +Miss V8 576/3

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso JDH Miss Acacia Manso

+JDH Marri Holly Manso

(+)JDH Sir Marri Manso JDH Lady Holy Manso

+Mr. V8 380/6

MR. V8 815/7 ABBA # 940111 Born on May 7, 2015 Actual BW: 90

POWER

+ 32.87 RATING

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+Miss V8 947/6

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“THE YETI”

2019 V8 RANCH BULL OF THE YEAR Mr. V8 933/7 “The Yeti”. He joins the ranks of great bulls like Noble, Man of Steel, and 855 who also hold the “Bull of the Year” title.

933 is a curve bending bull, due to his birthweight-weaning- yearling weight spread. He had an actual birthweight of 77 pounds coupled with a birthweight EPD of 2.2. His WW ratio was 116% and YW ratio of 108%. His weaning and yearling EPDs puts him in the top 1% of the Brahman breed. He is also in the top 1% for Carcass weight and Ribeye area. His carcass ultrasound data was well above average as well, scanning with a 14.7 square inch ribeye and 3.09% IMF. All this comes as no surprise, as he is backed by two of the strongest cow families in the Brahman breed on both sides of his pedigree in terms of growth, performance, and maternal ability. 933/7 is sired by +Mr. V8 191/7 who is a ABBA EPD trait leader for Ribeye area (#1), Yearling Wt, Carcass Wt, and Scrotal Circumference.

Oh, and yes, he still has a flawless phenotype and perfect structure.

POWER

+ 5 3.21 RATING

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+JDH Sir Liberty Manso JDH Miss Acacia Manso

+Miss V8 464/6

(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 +Miss V8 188/5

(+)JDH Karu Manso 800

(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599 JDH Lady Rem S. Manso

+Miss V8 58/6

+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1 +Miss V8 73/5

+Mr. V8 191/7

MR. V8 933/7 ABBA # 950625 Born on March 2, 2016 Actual BW: 77 pounds

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

Miss V8 997/6

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A SOLID CHOICE FOR SOUNDNESS, FERTILITY, MODERATE FRAME AND MATERNAL STRENGTH. Mr. V8 968/7 is an upcoming herd sire that combines all the traits the U.S. beef industry desires: low birth weight, soundness, fertility, a moderate frame size, and great maternal strengths. While his counterpart “The Yeti” is a bull that is more destined for the international beef industry, 968 is a bull along the lines of 901 and 259 that is sure to make a big impact in the U.S. He is perfect in his structure, and a very moderate frame size. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW and docility and in the top 5% for SC, CW, Fat and Tenderness. He had a WW ratio of 114; a YW ratio of 105, and a SC ratio of 104.

968 comes from a great cow family known for fertility and quality: Jennessa. She lived to age 18, with a picture perfect udder her entire productive life. All of 968’s sisters also have perfect udders. All of the females in this line are high egg producers. 968 himself collected extremely high quality semen at a very early age, and in fact has calves on the ground before he even turned 3 years old. The first calves that have been born exhibit the same shape to his hindquarter along with his rib shape and capacity.

+JDH Mr Elmo Manso

(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso $JDH Lady Ellis Manso

Miss V8 100/7 (P)

Mr. V8 736/5 Miss V8 510/6 (P)

JDH Mr. Manso 440/1

(=)JDH Mr. Manso 209/9 JDH Lady Manso 461/9

=JDH Lady Cara Manso

(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599 JDH Ms Carin Manso

+Mr. V8 458/7

MR. V8 968/7 ABBA # 950794 Born on April 6, 2016 Actual BW: 78 pounds

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POWER

+ 48 .09 RATING

+JDH Lady Jennessa Manso

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2018 INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION BULL - AS A CALF There’s probably no other bull that gets us as excited right now as 146. He stole the hearts of the Brahman world at Houston in 2018 when he was named Grand Champion at a Calf. This is the first time since 1990 that a calf bull has won Houston. Ever since, we have turned down literally hundreds of offers from Brahman breeders around the world wanting to buy the bull, buy the semen rights, buy an interest. He is everything you could ever want in a herd bull: the perfect combination of power, functionality, soundness, smoothness, and a moderate frame size. He is the epitome of that “flawless phenotype” V8 is known for and is backed by probably the single greatest bull and cow at V8 Ranch at this time.

His sire, Noble, is the #1 semen sales bull at V8 Ranch right now. Compared to Noble at this stage of his life, we think 146 is better. His dam, +Miss V8 805/6 is the most consistent cow at the ranch right now. His first calves will be born May 2019 at V8 Ranch, with many to follow throughout the fall. A true game-changer for V8 and the bull we believe to be the next great one behind 380 and Noble.

POWER

24.8 8 RATING

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(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso $JDH Lady Ellis Manso

Miss V8 100/7 (P)

Mr. V8 736/5 Miss V8 510/6 (P)

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso JDH Miss Acacia Manso

+Miss V8 827/4

+Mr. V8 700/3 Miss V8 21/3

+Mr. V8 458/7

MR. V8 146/8 ABBA # 961574 Born on January 18, 2017 Actual BW: 88 pounds

+JDH Mr Elmo Manso

+Miss V8 805/6

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POPULAR V8 SIRES

M R . V8 8 5/ 7

M R . V 8 13 5/7

MR. V8 139/ 7

#JADL El Rey TE 110 x +Miss V8 410/6 Power Rating: +54.57

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6 (98 family) Power Rating: +45.42

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6 (98 family) Power Rating: +71.82

M R . V8 1 8 3 / 7

M R . V 8 189/4

+ MR. V8 203/ 6

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 209/6 (Rose) Power Rating: +51.76

(=)JDH Mr Supercalc Manso x Miss V8 906/2 Power Rating +22.78

+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1 x Miss V8 189/5 Power Rating +29.87

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POPULAR V8 SIRES

M R . V8 24 3 / 7

M R . V 8 274 /7

MR. V8 279/ 7 (P)

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Ms Water Manso 239 Power Rating: +68.34

Mr. V8 354/6 x +Miss V8 58/6 (165 family) Power Rating: +63.10

+JDH Elmo Manso x Miss V8 510/6 Power Rating: +11.96

M R . V8 2 87/ 5

M R . V 8 3 0 6 /7

MR. V8 442/ 6

+Mr. V8 777/4 x +Miss V8 611/4 (617 family) Power Rating: +19.02

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso Power Rating: +60.23

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x Miss V8 208/6 (Claydesta family) Power Rating: +103.11 65

POPULAR V8 SIRES

M R . V8 4 6 3 / 6

M R . V 8 510 /7

MR. V8 5 96/ 7 ( S )

M R . V8 67 5/ 6

M R . V 8 750 /7

+ MR. V8 777/4

+Mr. V8 203/6 x +Miss V8 143/6 (571 family) Power Rating: +58.18

+Mr. V8 380/6 x JDH Lady Earline Manso Power Rating: +55.50

Mr. V8 702/3 x +Miss V8 666/3 (617 family) Power Rating: +51.15

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 209/6 (Rose family) Power Rating: +54.36

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Mr. V8 659/7 x Miss V8 148/7 Power Rating: +52.82

Mr. V8 139/7 x +Miss V8 464/6 (Claydesta) Power Rating: +68.29

POPULAR V8 SIRES

M R . V8 7 8 8 / 7

M R . V 8 794 /7 (P) MR. V8 8 30/ 6 +Mr. V8 191/7 x Miss V8 510/6 Power Rating: +30.82

(+)JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 228/6 Power Rating: +48.12

M R . V8 8 55/ 7

+M R . V 8 901/4

+ MR. V8 960/ 5

Mr. V8 259/7 x Miss V8 844/7 Power Rating: +61.09

+Mr. V8 189/4 x +Miss V8 287/3 (Miss Priss) 1998 Houston Grand Champion Bull Power Rating: +16.52

+Mr. V8 287/5 x +Miss V8 552/6 (4/5 family) 2006 Houston Grand Champion Bull Power Rating: +40.13

+Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 729/7 Power Rating: +49.61

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More than a pretty face...

Our females, who all trace back to nine original cow families, are legendary producers, ranking as some of the highest-valued females in the history of ABBA. Feminine, gentle, maternal, easy on the eyes, and accomplished in every area of selection, our Miss V8s are considered some of the reigning queens of the Brahman breed, winning an unprecedented number of International Grand Champion, National Grand Champion, and All American Grand Champion titles.

Miss V8s never lose their value, and are backed by 70 years of a focus on maternal excellence.

FEMALES 68

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“THE BEST COW ON V8 RANCH RIGHT NOW” ORIGIN STORY 805 is probably the most impressive cow on the ranch at this time. Born and raised on V8 Ranch, 805 blends a unique pedigree with +Avery, +Liberty, and +Datapack on the top, crossed with V8 700/3 and Imperator on the bottom. It’s exciting when a great cow with a little different genetic base starts to prove her worth as a super donor and you start to see the formation of a new cow family. Her impact will be felt for years to come at V8.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS Miss V8 293/8, the 2016 U.S. National Grand Champion Female Miss V8 507/7 (former Calf Champion at Houston and super donor) Mr. V8 146/8 - 2018 Houston Grand Champion Bull Miss V8 317/8

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? Not only is she impressive to see, but her production record is stellar. She consistently passes on depth of body and spring of rib contributing to the overall volume and capacity of her offspring. Her calves have fantastic muscle shape, maintain a sound skeleton, and have a feminine, functional look.

+ MI S S V 8 8 0 5 / 6 ABBA # 862905 Born on January 22, 2007

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JDH Mr Brahman Manso 175 +JDH Lady Remington Mans

JDH Miss Acacia Manso

(+)JDH Datapack Manso JDH Lady Etta Manso

+Mr. V8 700/3

(+)JDH Remington Manso Miss V8 166/3

Miss V8 21/3

SBR Nob Esto Imperator Miss V8 534/2

+JDH Sir Avery Manso

POWER

16.5 9 RATING

+JDH Sir Liberty Manso

+Miss V8 827/4

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MISS V8 293/ 8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss +V8 805/7 2016 National Champion Female 72

MR. V8 146/ 8 +Mr. V8 458/7 x +Miss V8 805/7 2018 International Grand Champion Bull 73

POWER

4 6 . 59 RATING

M IS S V 8 3 1 7/ 8 Mr. V8 259/7 x +Miss V8 805/7 74

POWER

28.69 RATING

M IS S V 8 9 52 /6 +JDH Sir Avery Manso x +Miss V8 827/4 Full sister to 805

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POWER

44.07 RATING

MISS V8 5 07/ 7

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 805/7

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POWER

3 9. 9 3 RATING

M IS S V 8 50 6 / 7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 805/7

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LINEAGE This remarkable cow was bred and raised by Emily Dial of 3X Ranch.

60/5 was a beautiful Guzerat type, dark-pigmented, and extremely gentle cow.

ORIGIN STORY Be warned—this story will warm your heart! This noteworthy cow family began with Miss Priss. Emily Dial sold Miss Priss in one of Johnny Joyce’s memorable sales for the record-shattering price of $25,000; she was purchased by Stephanie and Bill Vineyard of Kirvin, Texas. In all, Stephanie and Bill had bought more than 100 females from 3X Ranch.

One day, the Vineyards decided to get out of the Brahman business. When they were deciding what to do with their herd, they thought immediately of us here at V8.

Stephanie called Jim and offered him a deal: he could come pick any of her 3X cows for $1,750 each. Jim knew Stephanie had Miss Priss, and he had his eye on her. He told Stephanie that he knew she paid $25,000 for her, but he just couldn’t afford that much.

1978 Reserve National Grand Champion Female, shown by Clyde Goudeau

Stephanie said, “No, Jim, Miss Priss is included for the $1,750, just like all the other cows.” See, Stephanie loved Miss Priss and wanted her to go to a good home. So, Jim bought her and took her straight to the front pasture at V8, where she spent most of her days getting love and affection from Jim and Luann’s daughters, who loved to pet her because she was so gorgeous and docile.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS Daughter +Miss V8 287/3 Granddaughter $Miss V8 910/4

+ 3 X M UCH O G R A N DE 6 0

MISS PRISS COW FAMILY 78

+Miss V8 287/3 turned out to be one of our all-time greatest donors, producing breed legends like +Mr. V8 901/4, +Mr. V8 900/4, two Register of Renown daughters, and $Miss V8 910/4, V8’s Vanguard cow and our pride and joy. $910 is the dam of +Miss V8 128/7 and +Miss V8 137/7, and the granddam of our 2017 Bull of the Year: 604.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? We feel pretty certain that today—more than 30 years later—both Stephanie and Emily would be proud of the impact this grand cow, +Miss 3X Mucho Grande, made at V8 Ranch and on the Brahman breed worldwide.

+M I S S V 8 1 2 8 /7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x $Miss V8 910/4 Dam of Mr. V8 604/7 “Man of Steel”

POWER

3 0. 26 RATING

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POWER

+ 49. 92 RATING

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MISS V8 43/ 7 +JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 484/4

M I S S V8 3 5/ 8 +Mr. V8 191/7 x +Miss V8 128/7

POWER

+ 3 6 .0 3 RATING

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POWER

+ 15. 51 RATING

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MISS V8 696/ 6 JDH Sir Parker Manso x $Miss V8 910/4

T H R E E H O U S TO N W I N N E R S I N T H E O N E D E C A D E F R O M T H I S C O W F A M I LY

+M I S S V 8 2 2 8/6 +Mr. V8 287/5 x $Miss V8 910/4 2005 International Grand Champion

M ISS V 8 80 4 /6

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 69/6 2010 Reserve International Grand Champion

+ MISS V8 137/ 7

+JDH Karu Manso x +Miss V8 228/6 2012 International Grand Champion 2011 Reserve Internatioanl Champion

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LINEAGE Based on pedigree research and her connection to the Superstroke line, we know the 98/6 cow family blends two of the original 1944 V8 cow families: Ann Forgason 5 (ABBA 4320) and Carmencita 116. This means 98/6 is another line that has been bred at V8 since the ranch was founded.

CHARACTERISTICS +Miss V8 98/6 is the cornerstone of our polled program! The 98 cow family represents quality all around, whether you’re seeking polled genes or not.

ORIGIN STORY At the 2003 All American, Jim told Rachel that the ranch had sold an exceptional polled female to a junior who was graduating from high school and ready to end her career showing cows. Jim suggested Rachel buy the heifer—and that heifer was the illustrious +Miss V8 98/6!

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS +Miss V8 98/6 produced the highly acclaimed donor daughter +Miss V8 797/6 (S), one of our top donors today. The 98 cow family also produced the 2010 National Champion Female (Miss V8 100/7) and 2012 Reserve National Champion Female (Miss V8 274/7), as well as three of the best polled Brahman bulls in the world today: Mr. V8 279/7, Mr. V8 125/7, and Mr. V8 139/7. The young Elmo son +Mr. V8 458/7 also comes from this family, out of Miss V8 100/7.

+ MI S S V 8 9 8 / 6

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WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? 98 has utterly rewritten modern polled Brahman history. Her influence has unequivocally proven that polled cattle can compete and win at any level.

FUN FACT In 2004, hers was the highest-selling flush of the Houston sale. She’s handsdown the most accomplished polled cow family in the United States in terms of quality, marketability, and dollars generated.

POWER

+ 25 .0 6 RATING

+ MISS V8 98 / 6 ( P) +Mr. V8 287/5 x Miss V8 7/4

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+M I S S V 8 7 97/6 (S )

+ 38 .48

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x +Miss V8 98/6

RATING

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POWER

MISS V8 5 62/ 7

+ 74.48

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 98/6

RATING

POWER

87

M I S S V8 1 03 /8

POWER

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6 2015 Intermediate Champion at Houston

RATING

88

5 1.27

POWER

+ 3 4. 6 6 RATING

MISS V8 5 08 / 7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 797/6

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M IS S V8 51 0/6 (P ) (=)Mr. V8 332/4 x +Miss V8 98/6

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POWER

+7.02 RATING

POWER

+ 19. 3 8 RATING

MISS V8 100/ 7 (P) Mr. V8 736/5 x Miss V8 510/6 2010 National Grand Champion Female

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LINEAGE +Ms. Claydesta 203-807U5 is the daughter of Suva and the famous National Champion Diamond T 432 cow. Claydesta was bred to V8 herd bulls like +Mr. V8 700/3 and (+)JDH Charley Manso 590/6, and we’re not exaggerating when we say it made magic.

CHARACTERISTICS +Miss V8 188/5, Claydesta’s most celebrated daughter, is a feminine, deep-bodied, level-topped Brahman female, loaded with muscle and productive power.

ORIGIN STORY During the 1980s, Brangus breeder and Texas oilman Clayton Williams had established an elite herd of Brahman cattle. He hosted a special event sale at Houston in 1988, and it was there we purchased +Ms. Claydesta 203-807U5 for a cool $5,000.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS Claydesta, pictured above, and her famed daughter +Miss V8 188/5

Claydesta’s daughter, +Miss V8 188/5, was sired by +Mr. V8 700/3, who was descended from the original 1944 Ann Forgason 5 (ABBA 4320) foundation cow line. +Miss V8 188/5 is one of just two cows at V8 to produce two different International Champion daughters, Miss V8 831/5 and Miss V8 464/6. +Miss V8 80/5 is another of Claydesta’s legendary daughters and was a superior donor for both V8 Ranch and Satterfield Ranch, with an extraordinary 99 progeny recorded in ABBA.

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Our exquisite donor +Miss V8 464/6 leads the Claydesta cow family today. She has produced three herd bulls and numerous replacement females. She also has one of the highest V8 Power Ratings of the herd.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? 807U5 was the foundation for one of the most impressive and decorated cow families in the history of V8 Ranch; her family alone has generated more than $2 million in progeny sales.

POWER

+ 5 0.20 RATING

+ MISS V8 464/ 6 (+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 x +Miss V8 188/5 2008 World Brahman Congress Champion Female 2007 International Grand Champion Female

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M IS S V 8 1 97/ 7

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 188/5

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POWER

+ 94.8 3 RATING

+ 51.0 4

MISS V8 8 30/ 6

RATING

JDH Mr. Manso 281/4 x +Miss V8 188/5

POWER

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M O R E F E M A L E S F R O M T H E C L AY D E S TA L I N E

M IS S V 8 26 5/8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 663/6 Power Rating: +47.30

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M ISS V8 8 8 8 / 7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 830/6 Power Rating: +65.93

M O R E F E M A L E S F R O M T H E C L AY D E S TA L I N E

M I S S V 8 54 5 /7 Mr. V8 463/6 x Miss V8 830/6 Power Rating: +53.28

M ISS V8 263/ 8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 663/6 (901) Power Rating: +47.69

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LINEAGE +Miss V8 4/5 is a daughter of (+)WR Mr. Suva 203. Pedigree records can be traced back through the lineage of herd bull Mr. V8 232/1 to start with V8’s original Brahman cow, Carmencita 116.

CHARACTERISTICS She’s got the gorgeous blue pigment, feminine eye appeal, and maternal excellence characteristic to many Suva daughters.

ORIGIN STORY Raised by V8, in the mid-1990s, Sloan sold half interest to his good friend Bobby Dickens (of Lazy D Farms in Mississippi). She went on to make a tremendous impact in both the V8 and Lazy D herd.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS

+Miss V8 4/5, taken as a mature cow living in the beautiful Mississippi pines at Lazy D.

Here at V8, she produced an astonishing four Register of Renown daughters: +Miss V8 552/6, +Miss V8 933/5, +Miss V8 752/5, and +Miss V8 14/6. She also produced significant V8 herd bulls: +Mr. V8 960/5 and Mr. V8 977/6. For Lazy D Farms, she produced Mr. LD 36/8—a championship show bull who stood 2nd in class at Houston behind Superstroke.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL?

+M I S S V 8 4/ 5

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+Miss V8 4/5 is easily the impact cow of Lazy D Farms! Today, B.J. Dickens says that 90% of the Lazy D herd traces back to the topnotch 4/5 cow family. For us, well, it’s nearly impossible to beat four Register of Renown daughters! In fact, it’s the highest amount for any cow in the Brahman breed.

FUN FACT 4/5 has been a staple of our herd for nearly 20 years, and the ancestry of her bloodline can actually be traced all the way back to V8’s 1944 foundation herd.

POWER

+ 3 2. 52 RATING

MISS V8 749/ 7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 13/7

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POWER

+ 48. 85 RATING

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+ MISS V8 14/ 6 +Mr. V8 777/4 x +Miss V8 4/5

C O N S I S T E N T LY U N I F O R M B E A U T I E S

+MI S S V8 9 33 /5

M ISS V 8 6 97/6

MISS V8 23/ 7

+Mr. V8 777/4 x +Miss V8 4/5 Power Rating: +48.30

JDH Sir Parker Manso x +Miss V8 933/5 Power Rating: +31.94

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x +Miss V8 933/5 Power Rating: +46.66

M I S S V8 1 3 / 7

M ISS V 8 102 /8

MISS V8 775 / 7

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x +Miss V8 14/6 Power Rating: +26.63

Mr. V8 977/6 x Miss V8 597/6 Power Rating: +24.49

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x +Miss V8 14/6 Power Rating: +38.33 101

LINEAGE +JDH Jennessa Manso was born in 1999, and was bred by the J.D. Hudgins Locke Division. She represents a longstanding line of maternal merit and maternal performance.

CHARACTERISTICS These cattle are known for a lot of power with a eye appealing look.

ORIGIN STORY Jennessa joined the V8 herd through fate and friendship. We first purchased her daughter, JDH Pittman, from the JDH sale pens as a young heifer.

Pittman did a great job for us. Shortly after Brandon and Rachel were married, they purchased a group of mature cows from John Locke who was wanting to downsize. We asked specifically about Jennessa, since we loved Pittman. John said he still had her, but she was old. He agreed to put her on the deal but we both understood that since she was so old, she may not breed. We put her in Mollie’s name for good luck, and fate took over! We flushed her several times before she passed away of old age here at V8.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS Jennessa pictured at 17 years of age, when she joined our herd.

EMERGING COW FAMILY +J D H L A DY J E N N ESSA

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Miss V8 709/7, the 2014 Reserve International Grand Champion Female.

Miss V8 694/7, the 2013 Reserve National Grand Champion Female.

Miss V8 341/7, a Jennessa granddaughter who is one of the highest rated females in our herd for the V8 Power Rating.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? She gave Mollie Cutrer the start to her Brahman herd, and earned a Houston reserve championship banner with 709 and a National reserve championship banner with 694 while Mollie was just 2 and 3 years old.

FUN FACT Since Jennessa was so old when she came to V8, her nickname was “Granny” and she would kick you every time you put her in the chute.

Every day Mollie passed by her in the pasture, she’d yell “Granny’s still kickin!”

M IS S V 8 709 /7

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso

POWER

+ 33.20 RATING

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M IS S V8 6 94 /7

Mr. V8 442/6 x +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso

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POWER

+ 15 .5 9 RATING

M IS S V8 6 4 5/6

Mr. V8 924/5 x +JDH Lady Pitman Manso

POWER

+ 5 .46 RATING

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POWER

+ 1 8 .91 RATING

M IS S V 8 3 4 1 / 7

+Mr. V8 380/6 x +JDH Lady Pitman Manso 106

M IS S V 8 8 3 5/ 7 Mr. V8 675/6 x Miss V8 341/7

POWER

+ 61.07 RATING

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LINEAGE An outstanding Karu daughter out of a Double J female line.

CHARACTERISTICS These cattle are known for a lot of power with a eye appealing look.

ORIGIN STORY Born in 2004, 410 was actually born in Welsh, Louisiana, at the home of Watson Land and Cattle. Around this time, we were finalizing the details of our partnership with this great family that has spanned nearly 20 years. 410 was one of the first cattle to start this partnership. When she arrived at V8, we knew she would be a great one. We branded her V8, and she became a highly decorated winner on our show string. She’s made a huge impact in our herd and resulted in many high sellers and champions for V8 and the Watson family.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS

EMERGING COW FAMILY +M I S S V 8 41 0 / 6

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Herd bull Mr. V8 85/7 “Ocho Cinco” and daughter Miss V8 463/6, the 2011 Reserve National Champion Female. 463 won as a calf under judge Pasquale Swaner.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? She’s a power cow and can be mated to any bull. Her phenotype and overall quality make her one of those cows we label “herd bull makers.” She produced the 2011 and 2012 National Champion ET Produce of Dam.

FUN FACT She’s a supermodel cow! 410 is one of the most photogenic cows on the ranch and her photo by Manuel Amparan was featured on The Brahman Journal cover.

POWER

+3 9. 7 5 RATING

+ MISS V8 410/ 6

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +JJ Ms West Didor 96

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POWER

+ 54 . 2 5 RATING

M IS S V 8 4 6 3 / 7

#JADL El Rey x +Miss V8 410/6 2011 Reserve National Champion Female 110

M IS S V 8 7 51 /7 (=)Mr. V8 354/6 x +Miss V8 410/6

POWER

+ 6.15 RATING

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LINEAGE +Miss V8 165/4, born in 1990, is a prime example of the many outstanding daughters produced by +Mr. V8 666/3 in the ’90s. While we’d never underestimate the value of a top sire, we truly believe in the power of cow families to make the most impressive offspring. So, who was the dam of the mighty +Miss V8 165/4?

She’s +Lady Bevo 910, from the Herman Beville herd. Our good friend Marcus Shackelford, who was extremely familiar with the Beville herd, had identified 910 as its top heifer. He and Sloan bought her for the V8 herd—the rest is history!

CHARACTERISTICS +Miss V8 165/4 is a very powerful female, what we call a herd bull maker. Among her direct descendants are many great champion bulls and cows, and her family is one we’re deeply proud of.

ORIGIN STORY Bred and raised by V8, through historical research, we’ve traced this cow family back to our original 1944 herd—beginning with the foundation female Betty Lou 44 and her daughter Miss V8 9th.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS

910 Beville

+ M I S S V 8 1 6 5 /4

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165 produced many notable offspring, including +Miss V8 73/5, a (+)JDH Charley Manso 590/6 daughter and 1997 International Champion. Another famous daughter is +Miss V8 780/5, the 2001 International Champion Female (sired by +Mr. V8 901/4), who is a Register of Renown female and has been a top producer for us— nearly 50 offspring recorded in ABBA! Yet another noteworthy descendant from this cow family is +KF Progeny’s Success 40/0, the foundation herd bull for Carolyn Falgout. Carolyn purchased him as an embryo from the San Rafael Ranch dispersal, and he’s come to be the backbone of her program.

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? 1993 International Grand Champion Female

FUN FACT One of the highest-valued Brahman females in the history of ABBA—1/2 interest in this legendary cow sold to Nelson Ruesche of San Rafael Ranch for an impressive $100,000.

M IS S V 8 7 9 0 /7 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 38/6 2014 Reserve International Champion

POWER

+ 37.17 RATING

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POWER

+ 55. 94 RATING

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MISS V8 997/ 6

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 58/6

POWER

+ 20.43 RATING

MISS V8 8 29/ 6 Mr. V8 114/6 x +Miss V8 38/6

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LINEAGE Rose is one of three Register of Renown daughters out of the JDH Mr. Manso 288/1 bull, who was himself a Forgason-bred son of (+) JDH Dakota Manso 599.

CHARACTERISTICS Cattle from the Rose cow family are characterized by lots of volume, lots of style, and lots of maternal excellence.

ORIGIN STORY Born and raised on V8 Ranch, Rose called Hungerford her home for her whole life.

If you asked Jim Williams to name his top three all-time favorite cows on the ranch, chances are he’d include +Miss 495/5 as one of those three. In fact, it was Jim who gave her the nickname “Rose,” because of her enviable red-tinted coat.

FAMOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS Today, Rose is considered one of the major female lines impacting V8 Ranch today.

She produced the 2005 Reserve International Champion Female, +Miss V8 209/6.

209/6 then produced two donor daughters, our herd bull, and the 2009 National Champion, Mr. V8 463/6. +Miss V8 209/6 Rose daughter

+ M I S S V 8 49 5 / 5

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WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL? While searching through our archives, we found a copy of our 2000 Power of Production Sale, where we offered a flush in Rose as Lot 3. In the catalog, Jim wrote: “This red-tinged female has been a personal favorite of mine since birth. I know she can produce a great one!” Boy, was he right! Legendary cattleman Bob Massey purchased the flush in Rose for $8,000, producing a great number of exceptional daughters out of that flush.

FUN FACT Rose was born in 1997 and sadly passed in summer 2012. Throughout her life, she was undeniably the female we all agreed was the loveliest cow on the ranch.

M IS S V 8 6 3 9 /6

M ISS V8 33/ 8

(+)JDH Karu Manso 800 x +Miss V8 14/6 Power Rating: +62.71

+Mr. V8 191/7 x +Miss V8 209/6 Power Rating: +28.48

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When you see a chance, take it.

We focus a lot on linebreeding to exceptional cow families here at V8. That’s a cornerstone of our breeding philosophy.

However, from time to time, we do seize the opportunity to bring in outside genetics. These cattle have value to our program, as they infuse new blood into our herd. And, through the years, this influx has brought us great ones - like +Miss V8 617/2, +Miss V8 382/7, and more.

A lot of our current females that do not fit into one of our nine foundation cow families are Avery daughters, who we love. These daughters mate well with our mainstay V8 herd bulls.

While we focus primarily on breeding V8 to V8, when we see a chance to broaden our breeding program, we take it.

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M IS S V 8 2 1 / 8 +Mr. V8 380/6 x +Miss V8 382/6 (901) 2015 U.S. National Grand Champion Female 2016 and 2017 Houston Grand Champion Grey Female

POWER

+ 44.44 RATING

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POWER

+ 16 .0 3 RATING

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+ MISS V8 38 2/ 7 +Mr. V8 901/4 x +Miss JS 482/2 2013 International Champion

+ M I S S V 8 94 7/6

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x +JDH Marri Holly Manso

POWER

+ 23.5 8 RATING

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OTHER INFLUENTIAL FEMALES IN THE HERD

M IS S V 8 49 / 8

M ISS V8 178 / 7

+Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 539/6 Power Rating: +33.44

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x Miss V8 567/6 Power Rating: +21.68

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OTHER INFLUENTIAL FEMALES IN THE HERD

M I S S V8 1 8 3 /7

M ISS V8 319/ 8

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x Miss V8 567/6 Power Rating: +16.12

+Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 539/6 Power Rating: +33.77

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OTHER INFLUENTIAL FEMALES IN THE HERD

M I S S V8 3 6 3 / 6

M ISS V8 498 / 7

JDH Le Grand Manso x Miss V8 630/5 2005 National Champion Female Power Rating: +66.36

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x Miss V8 518/6 Power Rating: +26.17

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OTHER INFLUENTIAL FEMALES IN THE HERD

M I S S V 8 51 8 / 6

M ISS V8 5 39/ 6

+JDH Karu Manso 800 x Miss V8 630/5 Power Rating: +57.91

Mr. V8 736/5 x VM Chica 232 Power Rating: +12.69

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OTHER INFLUENTIAL FEMALES IN THE HERD

M I S S V8 6 3 6/7

M ISS V8 879/ 6

+Mr. V8 380/6 x Miss V8 779/5 Power Rating: +52.78

+JDH Sir Avery Manso x JDH Lady La Belle Manso Power Rating: +30.97

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“A good seedstock breeder wants to see SOMEONE ELSE flourish with their genetics.”

-Tom Burke HOW TO PARTICIPATE: There is no cost to join! Just register at v8ranch.com and complete a herd assessment questionnaire that helps get to know the existing bloodlines in your herd and understand your goals.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM: • Volume semen discounts.

• Free herd consultation and breeding recommendations from one of the following industry experts: Jim Williams, Brandon Cutrer, Caleb Abercrombie or Kolten Thigpen • Free sales announcements of your Genetic Partner Program cattle on the V8 Ranch Facebook page.

• Free semen storage at Elgin Breeding Service or Brushy Creek until you are ready to ship • Purchasing options for semen on bulls exclusive to the V8 Partner Program.

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GEN ET I C PA RT NE R S PRO GRAM MARKETING ASSISTANCE FOR REGISTERED BRAHMAN BREEDERS: V8 Ranch will help V8 Genetic Partners promote and market cattle bred with a V8 sire or dam.

We will feature offspring from your V8 Genetic Partners cattle at no charge on our social media platforms.

We also offer customers the option to bring their bulls to our ranch to be marketed under the V8 Ranch umbrella. In order to qualify for this option, customers must adhere to our strict guidelines for bull development. We reserve the final approval on what bulls may qualify for the program. All of the following criteria must be met: • • • • •

Bulls must be 100% V8, meaning a Mr. V8 sire and Miss V8 dam.

Bulls must have an actual birth weight and weaning weight.

Cooperators must DNA verify each animal prior to delivery.

Bulls must be dehorned and unbranded.

At weaning or shortly thereafter, cooperators must bring their bulls to V8 Ranch for visual evaluation and consideration for the cooperator marketing program. The criteria for evaluation will be overall quality, structure, sheath, and disposition.

MARKETING ASSISTANCE FOR F1 COOPERATORS: F1 producing clients can also participate in the V8 Genetic Partners program. We encourage all V8 clients to send pictures and information on their F1 steers or females so that we may market them on the V8 website and Facebook page.

For clients with steer calves, V8 will help organize and sell load lots with other cooperators through the Superior Progressive Genetics program.

We hope that you are as excited as we are about this program designed to thank you, our valued V8 Ranch clients, for your patronage and support you in your efforts to optimize the profitability of your ranches.

Thank you for investing in V8 genetics.

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GO THE EXTRA MILE. IT’S RARELY CROWDED.

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V8 POWER RATING As forward-thinking seedstock breeders, V8 Ranch exists to serve our customers.

We believe in performance. We raise performance-oriented cattle, and we serve performance-oriented clients.

is a scientific combination of birth weight, performance, maternal ability, fertility, carcass merit, and marketing options. It weights each factor according to its economic merit, and presents them to you, the buyer, as one easy-to-understand number.

Compared to breeds, the Brahman association offers very few selection tools. When you consider EPDs individually—for instance, birth weight vs. fertility vs. carcass merit vs. performance—it can lead to single-trait selection and information overload for the buyer. We wanted a clearer, more intuitive experience for our clients.

The average Brahman, based on breed average EPDs, has a V8 Power Rating of $0. The V8 Power Rating represents the additional dollars you can expect if you use V8 cattle in your herd. For example, say you have two bulls. One has a Power Rating of +$10 and the other +$30. You could expect your ranch to reap $20 more from each cow exposed to the second bull than you could from each cow exposed to the first.

So, in 2015, we began our quest to broaden the scope of available Brahman selection tools. First, we brought in three of the nation’s top animal breeding experts to lay the foundation of what needed to be included. Then, we went to our customers. We analyzed their production records, performance records, and marketing. In 2016, we funded the research of Dr. Michael MacNeill, one of the world’s leading experts in animal breeding, to put our idea into action. To us, our customers are worth the investment.

The V8 Power Rating is the first Brahman specific selection index in the USA. A SINGLE TOOL DEVELOPED FOR OUR CLIENTS.

It’s a simplified rating of economic value, completely customized to best serve producers using Brahman cattle. It uses actual customer data to model cattle production systems, thereby providing producers with improved service and greater insight into each selection’s possibilities. The V8 Power Rating is based on wellestablished scientific procedures that are guaranteed to help our clients maximize their genetic progress—and, in turn, their bottom line.

HOW TO USE THE V8 POWER RATING Essentially, use the V8 Power Rating exactly as you would an EPD. Except, it is more useful than a regular EPD, because it factors in economic merit, since our ultimate goal at V8 is to help our clients make money with our genetics. The V8 Power Rating

THE “WHY” BEHIND THE V8 POWER RATING The V8 Power Rating is revolutionary for the Brahman breed. No other Brahman ranch—not even the Brahman breed association—offers a tool of this caliber.

Why did we do it?

Sure, we could have sat back and done nothing. We could have kept on going with the small set of tools available in our breed, even though other breeds have triple the amount of selection tools available. But that’s not how we operate at V8. We want more. We go the extra mile.

Buying Brahman cattle is a sound investment. But buying cattle can feel like a gamble, and we want our clients to have every confidence in their purchases. The V8 Power Rating ensures our customers have the best selection tools possible at their disposal.

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PUREBRED BRAHMAN CARCASS DATA LAUNCHING THE V8 RANCH CARCASS EVALUATION PROGRAM IN 2019 WITH OVER 120 HEAD OF PUREBRED BRAHMAN STEERS. V8 Ranch has always placed a high emphasis on carcass research, as early participants in the former TAMU Ranch to Rail Program, and early adopters of carcass ultrasound.

But, if you know us at V8, we are never satisfied with “good enough.” We are always pushing the limits and looking for ways to expand.

However, when Brandon joined our family in 2010, we identified Brahman carcass research as one of our key focus areas and jumped wholeheartedly into this effort.

Starting in 2019, we are excited to launch our own ranch-specific carcass evaluation - open to V8 cattle and customer cattle - with more than 120 head of purebred Brahman steers registered for 2019. This group is larger than any ABBA Carcass Evaluation Test and we can’t wait to begin. All of the steers have been genotyped and will go directly into our in-herd genetic evaluation.

In 2011, we started feeding our first set of purebred Brahman steers. This group of steers graded 27% USDA Choice. In 2018, that number has jumped to 67% USDA Choice.

From 2011 to 2018, V8 Ranch has fed the largest number of purebred Brahman steers in the history of the ABBA Carcass Evaluation Program. We feel this data is important in building accurate, verified numbers to go into building carcass EPDs for our breed.

During this time, V8 Ranch has repeatedly been honored with many awards from this program inluding high grading steers, high grading sire groups, and much more.

In the February 2019 ABBA Trait Leaders report for carcass traits, V8 bulls dominate.

We have the #1 and #2 bulls of the breed for carcass weight, with Mr. V8 442/6 and +Mr. V8 380/6, respectively. We own 4 of the top 10 trait leaders for marbling, and 7 of the top 10 trait leaders for rib eye area including the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd highest ranked bulls.

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This test represents the largest testing of any Brahman sire groups to date, and will provide enlightening data that can continue our carcass advancement.

The steers in this program are then eligible to be marketed under our V8 Ranch Beef program, which is our 100% Brahman branded beef program grading USDA Choice or higher.

Here at V8, when we believe in something - we put our money where our mouth is.

We are proud to be leading efforts to prove the value of Brahman cattle in the feedlot and on the rail.

WHO WILL PROVE BRAHMAN CATTLE HAVE ACCEPTABLE CARCASSES?

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GENOMICALLY ENHANCED EPDS V8 Ranch Forges Partnership With Zoetis for Unique, Custom Beef Genetic Evaluation As customers gain access to more and more health and production data, they will be able to make increasingly sophisticated breeding decisions. To assist these customers in their decision process, Zoetis and V8 Ranch® have formed a partnership to develop a custom, genomically enhanced beef genetic evaluation that will facilitate and enhance these decisions for V8 Ranch and its customers. The partnership combines V8 Ranch’s nearly 75-year history and resulting extensive genetic database for Brahman cattle with Zoetis’ global expertise with single step customized evaluations, to develop genomically enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) specific to V8 Ranch’s needs.

Genomically enhanced evaluations, in which genetic marker data is combined with pedigree and phenotypic records for a designated population of animals, allow for more accurate and reliable genetic selection. The evaluation resulting from this partnership will allow V8 Ranch and its customers to unlock more genetic potential within their Brahman cattle breeding programs, and in doing so improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Services LLC or a related company or licensor unless otherwise noted.V8 Ranch is a registered trademark of its respective owners. ©2019 Zoetis Services LLC. All rights reserved. GNB-00024

Watch for our V8 genomically enhanced EPDs beginning in our 2019 sale offerings.

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V8 RANCH BEEF CUTS

Individually packa ged beef cuts Grass Developed , Grain Finished 100% Brahman Be ef • USDA Choice Beef Processed at Dean & Peeler, USDA Ce rtified Facility

CHUCK

RIB

LOIN / SIRLOIN

ROUND

SHANK

SIRLOIN

RIB SHORT LOIN

FLANK

RIB

CHUCK

PLATE BRISKET SHANK

OTHER CUTS

CUTLETS (Chicken Fried Ste ak) $5.50

DENVER STEAK $5.75

The USA’s First 100% Brahman Branded Beef Program In June 2018, V8 Ranch launched the ultimate goal for our carcass improvement program: V8 Ranch Beef.

TRI-TIP $18

BONELESS RIBE YE

1 1/2 inch thick

$9

BRISKET

TOP SIRLOIN $12

V8 Ranch Beef is 100% Brahman, raised in Wharton County, and grades 100% USDA Choice. The beef is hormone free and grass fed, grain finished. The beef is processed at Dean & Peeler Meat Works, a USDA Certified facility.

For more information, visit www.v8ranch.com.

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SHORT RIBS: $2

0

FLANK / MISC.

FLANKEN RIBS:

$12

GROUND BEEF 1 lb. $4.75 2 lb. $9.50 PATTIES $5.50 4-pack of 1/3 pou nd hamburger pattie s

FILETS

1 1/2 Inch Thick

HALF - $20

Over the last 8 years, V8 Ranch has consigned the largest number of purebred Brahman steers to the ABBA Brahman Carcass Evaluation Program compared to any other Brahman ranch. We have taken this data and used it to measure and improve Brahman beef. The cattle in our V8 Ranch Beef program now represent at least three generations of cattle specifically bred for excellence in marbling and tenderness.

ARM ROAST $9.00

$12

NEW YORK STRIP 1 1/4 Inch Thick $11

FLAT IRON STEA K $9

RUMP ROAST $9.00

TO ORDER: Visit www.v8ranch .com and click SHOP, the n V8 Ranch Beef

PICKUP / DELIV ERY Pickup can be ma de the day following you r order at 1730 North Richm ond Rd., SIRLOIN BAVETT Wh art on, TX if desired.

E $10 Delivery available in Boling, Wharton, Hungerford.

QUESTIONS Rachel: 979-218-4 157 Brandon: 601-466-7 536

FLANK STEAK -

$7

SKIRT STEAK INSIDE: $12 OU TS

IDE: $7

GROUND BEEF 1 LB: $4.75 2 LB: $9.50

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SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES The purebred cattle business is a people business.

If you can’t enjoy the cattle you raise and the experiences with friends you meet - then what’s the point?

At V8, we believe that knowledge is power, and we want to share it with others. We believe that “a rising tide lifts all boats,” and we continually seek for new ways to create meaningful experiences for our friends, customers and fellow breeders.

Each year, we host three special events designed to build camaraderie and friendships betwen our fellow Brahman breeders and ranching friends.

FEBRUARY / MARCH V8 Ranch’s Stall Social

Wednesday afternoon of the Houston Livestock Show Brahman Week Stop by our booth for special gifts, fun games, food and drinks.

JUNE

V8 Summer Soirée Party

First Friday night of June The social event of the year for V8 Ranch! A private party with fine cuisine, drinks, and live entertainment. By invitation only to our customers of the last two years. Our 2019 event will commemorate our 75th Anniversary and feature The Bellamy Brothers.

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OCTOBER

Brahman Days Educational Workshop

Approximately last week of October A free workshop for any V8 customer of the last two years. This workshop features current beef industry trends, keynote speakers, and lots of hands-on information on Brahman cattle management. If you aren’t a V8 customer, you are also welcome to attend for a minimal registration fee.

Brahman Nights Party

Approximately last week of October This annual social is held following the V8 Brahman Days Workshop and is open to any Brahman breeder who enjoys a great time. Past headliners include Johnny Rodriguez and Rudy & Alys.

WHO WILL MAKE THE BRAHMAN BREED FUN AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS?

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An animal from V8 is more than just a Brahman. V8 cattle represent an original bloodline that now roams four hemispheres. It reflects the passionate men and women who have devoted their lives to creating a superior Brahman breeding process and elevation program. Our family stakes its entire reputation on each head of cattle we deem worthy of the V8 brand. It symbolizes our guarantee, our commitment and our promise of integrity.

Sure, there are quicker, cheaper ways to bring cattle to market, but that’s not what we’re about. In an ever-growing and competitive beef industry, V8 Ranch has always gone out of its way to occupy a spot unto ourselves. It takes extra effort to breed, raise —and yes, even to buy— our cattle, but we think it’s well worth it. Our customers think so too.

ANNUAL SALES CALENDAR To stay informed of when our new sales listings are posted, please join our mailing list at v8ranch.com.

FEBRUARY / MARCH V8 Ranch’s Stall Social Event

OCTOBER

Wednesday afternoon of the Houston Livestock Show Brahman Week Rare semen offerings on our “V8 Ranch Bull of the Year” plus other semen and embryo specials ONLY offered during this 2 hour window each year.

Approximately last week of October A free workshop for V8 customers of the last 2 years teaching hands-on management practices and emerging industry topics.

MAY

Spring Born Heifers Sales (Online Sale & Private Treaty)

V8 Spring Power of Performance Bull Sale

First Monday-Tuesday of May Features the top 15 highest indexing bulls of our bull test. After the top 15 bulls are sorted from each bull test to be held for the online bull sales, the remaining bulls are priced individually and for sale at the ranch.

JUNE

V8 Spring Soirée Party

First Friday night of June The social event of the year for V8 Ranch! A private party in our front pasture with fine cuisine, drinks, and live entertainment. We’ll showcase our fall calf crop and will auction off the elite top end of our sale heifers.

Fall Born Heifers Private Treaty Sales

Open the First Saturday of June Approximately 60 head are sorted into price groups and for sale individually.

Brahman Days Educational Workshop

Available last week of October Approximately 100 head will be sorted into price groups and for sale individually.

NOVEMBER

V8 Fall Power of Performance Bull Sale

Third Monday-Tuesday of November Features the top 15 highest indexing bulls of our bull test. After the top 15 bulls are sorted from each bull test to be held for the online bull sales, the remaining bulls are priced individually and for sale at the ranch.

WHO WILL SHARE THEIR BEST GENETICS SO THE BREED CAN IMPROVE?

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THE BRAND OF CHAMPIONS V8 Ranch is one of the most celebrated ranch in

Brahman breed history, being the breeder of more National Grand Champions, more International Grand Champions, and more All American Grand Champions than any other ranch since ABBA’s formation in 1924.

This is a huge accomplishment in itself, but even more impressive when you factor in that V8 Ranch did not win it’s first national championship until 1976 and it’s first international championship until 1982.

Another proud accomplishment is the fact that while we are the breeder of these champions, many times it is our customers who enjoyed the spotlight of success. Several of our champions in open shows are cattle that we have sold to fellow breeders, and that makes us just as happy as if we would have been the ones at the halter on that day.

Over the past 40 years V8 Ranch has established their place in Brahman history as being known as the elite ranch of champions.

While the show ring is not our first priority, it is a testament to the quality of our program, our breeding, and our vision for excellence.

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National Champion Bulls

National Champion Females

National Champion ET Produce of Dam

2015

National Champion

Mr. V8 750/7

2018

National Champion

Miss V8 486/8

2013

Reserve National Champion

Mr. V8 259/7

2017

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 483/8

2018

National Champion

+Miss V8 805/6

2009

National Champion

Mr. V8 463/6

2016

National Champion

Miss V8 293/7

2017

National Champion

Miss V8 696/6

2005

Reserve National Champion

+Mr. V8 960/5

2015

National Champion

Miss V8 21/8

2016

National Champion

+Miss V8 128/7

2004

National Champion

Mr. V8 924/5

2014

National Champion

Miss V8 626/7

2015

National Champion

+Miss V8 209/6

2003

Reserve National Champion

Mr. V8 924/5

2013

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 694/7

2013

National Champion

+Miss V8 464/6

2002

Judged by Jim Williams

2012

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 274/7

2012

National Champion

Miss V8 410/6

2001

Reserve National Champion

Mr. V8 520/5

2011

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 463/7

2011

National Champion

Miss V8 410/6

1995

National Champion

Mr. V8 440/4

2010

National Champion

Miss V8 100/7 (P)

2010

National Champion

+Miss V8 143/6

1993

Reserve National Champion

Mr. V8 301/4

2007

National Champion

Miss V8 646/6

2009

National Champion

1991

National Champion

+Mr. V8 801/3

2006

National Champion

Miss V8 551/6

+JDH Lady Charity Manso 131/1

1990

National Champion

+Mr. V8 666/3

2005

National Champion

Miss V8 363/6

2008

National Champion

+Miss V8 827/4

1989

Reserve National Champion

+Mr. V8 666/3

2004

Reserve National Champion

+Miss V8 143/6

2007

National Champion

Miss V8 208/6

1988

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

2003

National Champion

+Miss V8 143/6

2006

National Champion

+JJ Ms West Didor 96

2005

National Champion

+Miss V8 552/5

2003

National Champion

+JDH Rodea Manso 848/5

2002

Judged by Jim Williams

2001

National Champion

+Miss V8 80/5

2000

National Champion

+Miss V8 80/5

1999

National Champion

+Miss V8 983/3

1996

National Champion

+Miss V8 287/3

1995

National Champion

+Miss V8 666/3

1994

National Champion

+Miss V8 22/3

1993

National Champion

+Miss V8 571/3

1992

National Champion

+Miss V8 30/3

1990

National Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1988

National Champion

+JDH Miss Frem Manso 206

1987

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

2002

Judged by Jim Williams

1986

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

2001

National Champion

Miss V8 870/5

1985

National Champion

+Mr. V8 15/3

2000

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 716/5

National Champion

+Miss V8 552/5

1984

Reserve National Champion

+Mr. V8 15/3

1999

1979

National Champion

+Mr. V8 347/2

1999

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 466/5

1998

National Champion

Miss V8 425/5

1997

National Champion

+Miss V8 165/4

1996

National Champion

Miss V8 2/5

National Champion Natural Produce of Dam 2017

National Champion

Miss V8 750/7

1995

National Champion

Miss V8 2/5

2003

National Champion

Miss V8 523/5

1994

National Champion

Miss V8 642/4

2002

National Champion

Miss V8 523/5

1992

National Champion

+Miss V8 165/4

1996

National Champion

+Miss V8 163/4

1992

Reserve National Champion

+Miss V8 163/4

1990

National Champion

+Miss V8 166/3

1990

National Champion

Miss V8 725/3

1989

National Champion

+Miss Elephante 30-25/1

1990

Reserve National Champion

Miss V8 8/4

1988

National Champion

+Empress of Sugarland 101-145/9

1989

National Champion Red

Miss V8 490/3

1979

National Champion

+Miss V8 218/1

1986

National Champion

Miss V8 187/3 “Cover Girl�

1984

National Champion

Miss V8 888/2

1981

Reserve National Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1980

Reserve National Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1976

National Champion

+Miss V8 104/2

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National Champion Get-of-Sire

International Champion Bulls

2012

International Champion

+Miss V8 228/6

2018

National Champion

+Mr. V8 458/7

2018

International Champion

Mr. V8 146/8

2011

International Champion

+Miss V8 143/6

2017

National Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2018

Reserve International Champion Mr. V8 815/7

2010

International Champion

+JDH Marri Holly

2016

National Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2017

International Champion

2012

Reserve National Champion +Mr. V8 380/6

2014

Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 191/7

2009

International Champion

2011

Reserve National Champion +Mr. V8 380/6

2014

2008

Judged by Jim Williams

2010

Reserve National Champion +Mr. V8 380/6

Reserve International Champion Mr. Red V8 Red 241/7

+Miss V8 188/5

+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7

International Champion

International Champion

National Champion

2012

2007

2009

2008

Judged by Jim Williams

2006

International Champion

+Miss V8 552/5

2007

Reserve National Champion +Mr. V8 846/5

2006

International Champion

+Mr. V8 960/5

2005

International Champion

+Miss V8 495/5 “Rose”

2004

National Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

2005

International Champion

+Mr. V8 846/5

2003

International Champion

+Miss V8 606/4

2003

National Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

2005

Reserve International Champion Mr. V8 924/5

2001

International Champion

+Miss V8 80/5

2002

Judged by Jim Williams

2004

International Champion

2000

International Champion

+Miss V8 80/5

1997

National Champion

+Mr. V8 189/4

2003

Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 846/5

1999

International Champion

+Miss V8 165/4

1995

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

2002

International Champion

Mr. V8 612/5

1998

International Champion

+Miss V8 287/3

1993

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1998

International Champion

+Mr. V8 901/4

1996

International Champion

+Ms Claydesta 807/U5

1992

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1997

Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 777/4”

1995

International Champion

+Miss V8 571/3

1991

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1993

Reserve International Champion Mr. V8 222/4

1992

International Champion

+Miss V8 22/3

1990

National Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1992

Reserve International Champion Mr. V8 850/3

1990

International Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1988

National Champion

+Mr. V8 15/3

1991

International Champion

+Mr. V8 700/3

1989

International Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1985

National Champion

+MN Red Mayro 257/2

1991

International Champion Red

+Mr. V8 733/3

1982

International Champion

+SW Saddle’s Fancy

1990

Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 733/3 Red

1989

Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 666/3

1988

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1987

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1985

International Champion

+Mr. V8 15/3

1982

International Champion

+MN Red May 257/2

1984 1979

National Champion National Champion

+MN Red Mayro 257/2 +Sugarland’s Loxa Crata 98-561-5

International Champion Natural Produce of Dam

Mr. V8 918/6

Mr. V8 730/5

2016

International Champion

Miss V8 148/7

1990

International Champion

+Miss V8 166/3

1989

International Champion

+Miss V8 617/2

1988

International Champion

+Empress of Sugarland 101-145/9

2018

International Champion

+Miss V8 805/6

2017

International Champion

+Miss V8 663/6

1986

International Champion

+Lady Bevo 910/1

2016

International Champion

+Miss V8 209/6

2014

International Champion

+Miss V8 464/6

2013

International Champion

+Miss V8 410/6

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Manso

Mr. V8 604/7

International Champion ET Produce of Dam

+Miss V8 827/4

Lady 300

International Champion Get-of-Sire 2018

International Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2016

International Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2014

International Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2013

Reserve International Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2012

Reserve International Champion

+Mr. V8 380/6

2010

Reserve International Champion

+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7

2009

International Champion

+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7

2008

Judged by Jim Williams

2007

Reserve International Champion

+Mr. V8 846/5

2006

International Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

2005

International Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

2004

International Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

2003

International Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

1995

International Champion

2002

International Champion

+Mr. V8 287/5

1995

Reserve International Champion

+Miss V8 600/4

2001

International Champion

+Mr. V8 777/4

1993

International Champion

Miss V8 165/4

1996

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1991

International Champion

Miss V8 725/3

1993

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1990

International Reserve Champion Miss V8 843/3

1992

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1989

International Champion

Miss V8 453/3

1990

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1989

International Champion Red

Miss V8 490/3

1989

International Champion

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

1988

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 250/3

1989

Reserve International Champion

+Mr. V8 15/3

1986

International Champion

Miss V8 187/3

1983

International Champion

+WR Suva 203

1984

International Champion

Miss V8 779/2

Miss V8 850/4

International Champion Females

World Brahman Congress

2018

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 669/8

2018

Judged by Jim Williams

Colombia

2017

International Champion

Miss V8 21/8

2010

Judged by Jim Williams

Brazil

2016

International Champion

Miss V8 21/8

2008

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 464/6

2015

International Champion

Miss V8 844/7

2008

+Miss V8 38/6

2015

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 790/7

Grand Champion ET Produce of Dam

2014

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 709/7

2006

Judged by Jim Williams

Mexico

2013

International Champion

Miss V8 382/7

1985

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

+Mr. V8 15/3

2012

International Champion

Miss V8 137/7

2011

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 137/7

2010

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 804/6

2009

International Champion

2009

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 858/6

2008

Judged by Jim Williams

2007

International Champion

2007

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 551/6

2005

International Champion

2005

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 209/6

2003

International Champion

2003

Reserve International Champion Miss V8 144/6

2002

International Champion

+Miss V8 831/5

2001

International Champion

+Miss V8 780/5

1999

International Champion

Miss V8 466/5

1997

International Champion

+Miss V8 73/5

1996

International Champion

Miss V8 2/5

Miss V8 954/6

Miss V8 464/6 +Miss V8 228/6 +Miss V8 143/6

All American Champions (Junior Nationals) 2012

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 484/7, Austin Gonzales

2011

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 174/7, Kelli Lucas

2011

Grand Champion Bull

Mr. V8 918/6, Amie Ferguson

2007

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 458/6, Rachel Lyons

2005

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 249/6, Bailey Richard

2004

Grand Champion Female

+Miss V8 143/6, Aaron Acevedo

2003

Grand Champion Bull

+Mr. V8 846/5, Derrick Smith

2002

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 870/6, Aaron Acevedo

2001

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 870/6, Aaron Acevedo

1997

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 180/5, Rachel Williams

1997

Grand Champion Showman Rachel Williams

1996

Grand Champion Female

1996

Grand Champion Showman Rachel Williams

1996

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 2/5, Catherine Williams

1995

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 835/4, Catherine Williams

1994

Grand Champion Female

+Miss V8 600/4, Rachel Williams

1993

Grand Champion Female

+Miss V8 600/4, Rachel Williams

1991

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 166/4, Rachel Williams

1990

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 725/3, Rachel Williams

1987

Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 450/3, Rachel Williams

1985

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Miss V8 55/3, George Tullos

Miss V8 180/5, Rachel Williams

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EDITORIAL and MARKETING TEAM Photography Credits Mackenzie Beaver Brandon Cutrer Rachel Cutrer Keagan Ernest Catherine Neumayr Luke Neumayr Kevin Williams Show Champions, USA Writers Brandon Cutrer Rachel Cutrer Pedigrees and EPD Coordination Stephanie Garcia Makayla Hobbs Monica Mears Nessa Rolf Printers The Slate Group Ranch House Designs, Inc. Design Rachel Cutrer 146

WHO WILL RAISE MAJESTIC BRAHMANS THAT HANDLE EASILY?

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I ND EX O F BULLS Mr. V8 189/4.................................64 Mr. V8 777/4.................................66 Mr. V8 901/4.................................67 Mr. V8 287/5.................................65 Mr. V8 960/5.................................67 Mr. V8 203/6.................................64 Mr. V8 380/6.................................22 Mr. V8 463/6.................................66 Mr. V8 442/6.................................65 Mr. V8 675/6.................................66 Mr. V8 830/6.................................67

Mr. V8 85/7...................................64 Mr. V8 135/7.................................64 Mr. V8 139/7.................................64 Mr. V8 183/7.................................64 Mr. V8 191/7.................................36 Mr. V8 194/7.................................40 Mr. V8 243/7.................................65 Mr. V8 259/7.................................44 Mr. V8 274/7.................................65 Mr. V8 279/7.................................65 Mr. V8 306/7.................................65 Mr. V8 458/7.................................30 Mr. V8 510/7.................................66 Mr. V8 596/7.................................66 Mr. V8 604/7...........................39, 48 Mr. V8 660/7.................................52 Mr. V8 750/7.................................66 Mr. V8 756/7.................................54 148

Mr. V8 772/7.................................43 Mr. V8 788/7.................................67 Mr. V8 794/7...........................39, 67 Mr. V8 815/7.................................56 Mr. V8 855/7...........................47, 67 Mr. V8 919/7.................................39 Mr. V8 933/7............................39,58 Mr. V8 968/7...........................34, 60 Mr. V8 20/8...................................50 Mr. V8 44/8...................................42 Mr. V8 77/8...................................42 Mr. V8 48/8...................................34 Mr. V8 146/8.....................32, 62, 73 Mr. V8 160/8.................................34

I N D E X OF FE MA L E S Miss 3X Mucho Grande 60............78 Ms Claydesta 203 807U5..............92 Miss V8 165/4.............................112 Miss V8 4/5...................................98 Miss V8 495/5.............................116 Miss V8 933/5.............................101 Miss V8 14/6...............................100 Miss V8 98/6.................................84 Miss V8 228/6...............................83 Miss V8 363/6.............................124 Miss V8 410/6.............................108 Miss V8 464/6...............................93 Miss V8 510/6...............................90

Miss V8 518/6.............................125 Miss V8 539/6.............................125 Miss V8 639/6.............................117 Miss V8 645/6.............................105 Miss V8 696/6...............................82 Miss V8 697/6.............................101 Miss V8 797/6...............................86 Miss V8 805/6...............................70 Miss V8 829/6.............................115 Miss V8 830/6...............................95 Miss V8 879/6.............................126 Miss V8 947/6.............................121 Miss V8 952/6...............................75 Miss V8 997/6.............................114 Miss V8 13/7...............................101 Miss V8 23/7...............................101 Miss V8 43/7.................................80 Miss V8 100/7...............................91 Miss V8 128/7...............................79 Miss V8 178/7.............................122 Miss V8 183/7.............................123 Miss V8 197/7...............................94 Miss V8 274/7...............................29 Miss V8 341/7.......................29, 106 Miss V8 382/7.............................120 Miss V8 463/7.............................110 Miss V8 498/7.............................124 Miss V8 506/7...............................77 Miss V8 507/7...............................76 Miss V8 508/7...............................89 Miss V8 545/7...............................97 Miss V8 562/7...............................87 Miss V8 626/7...............................28 Miss V8 636/7.............................126 Miss V8 694/7.............................104 Miss V8 709/7.......................29, 103 Miss V8 749/7...............................99

Miss V8 751/7.............................111 Miss V8 775/7.............................101 Miss V8 790/7.............................113 Miss V8 835/7.............................107 Miss V8 844/7...............................27 Miss V8 888/7...............................96 Miss V8 902/7...............................29 Miss V8 21/8.........................24, 119 Miss V8 33/8.........................38, 117 Miss V8 35/8.................................81 Miss V8 37/8.................................43 Miss V8 49/8...............................122 Miss V8 102/8.............................101 Miss V8 103/8.........................29, 88 Miss V8 263/8...............................97 Miss V8 265/8.........................29, 96 Miss V8 293/8.........................25, 72 Miss V8 317/8.........................46, 74 Miss V8 319/8.............................123 Miss V8 392/8...............................39 Miss V8 486/8...............................26 Miss V8 674/8...............................35 Miss V8 669/8...............................33 Miss V8 790/8...............................39 Miss V8 798/8...............................51 Miss V8 835/8...............................35

WHO WILL PROMOTE BRAHMAN AS THE #1 GLOBAL BEEF BREED?

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WH AT MA KE S A V 8 S O UN I QUE? We’re told time and again that V8 cattle have their own ‘look’ - people call it “The V8 Signature Style.”

For nearly three-quarters of a century, we’ve ensured that each Brahman bull or female we select has a flawless phenotype and the highest visual appeal.

Today, our cattle are instantly recognizable by their signature style and flair. But, they don’t just look good, they’re also structurally sound: big, muscular animals with strong jawlines, which help them forage better; exceptional carcass quality; remarkable calving ease – and that’s not all. Here are some of the key features that ensure our award-winning Brahman bulls and females excel in every area.

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LONGEVITY AND FERTILITY

ADAPTABILITY

V8 Brahmans boast special immunities and exceptionally long productive lives meaning more calves (and more profit for our customers).

Brahman cattle have superior survival instincts and are highly adaptable to a wide range of climates, temperatures, and terrain.

It’s why you’ll find V8 cattle on six different continents!

NOBILITY

PROFITABILITY

We’re proud to hold 64 prestigious National or International Grand Championships since 1976, the highest number from any one ranch in Brahman history. Our Mr. and Miss V8’s are a noble herd, thanks to their exceptional breed character. Intelligent, inquisitive, and gentle by nature, our wellbred, wisely-selected Brahman cattle handle beautifully with proper treatment.

V8 cattle are among the most expensive in the world for a reason. Yes, there is an initial upfront investment, but our customers consistently report a strong return on those investments. In other words, they make good money using our bloodlines – and we wouldn’t want it any other way! Customer satisfaction is paramount in our operation; we believe our insistence on unparalleled quality and uncompromising service is what has made V8 Ranch world-renowned.

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V8 RANCH office@v8ranch.com 1730 N. Richmond Rd. Wharton, TX 77488 Tel: 979-532-9141