2020 V8 Ranch Herd Reference Guide

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V8 Ranch P.O. Box 338 Boling, Texas 77420 Telephone: 2 • V 8 R979-533-2056 ANCH

THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE.

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THE V8 RANCH HERD REFERENCE

TABLE of CONTENTS part 1 T HE M AR K OF EXCELLENCE A Century Old Texas Ranching Family

8

A Brand That Means Something

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The V8 Story

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V8: A Photo Timeline

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part 2 F EATU R ED SIRES OF V8 The Heads of Our Herd

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Mr. V8 146/8

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+ Mr. V8 380/6

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Mr. V8 322/8

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+ Mr. V8 191/7

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Mr. V8 604/7

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part 3 M O RE BU LLS OF NOT E Begin on Page 44

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part 4 COW FAM I L I ES Cow Herd Introduction

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+ Miss V8 805/6 Cow Family

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+ Miss V8 410/6 Cow Family

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+ Miss V8 495/5 "Rose" Cow Family

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Miss Priss Cow Family

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Claydesta 807U5 Cow Family

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Marri Holly Cow Family

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+ Miss V8 165/4 Cow Family

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part 5 M O R E F E M AL E S O F N OT E Begin on Page 94

part 6 B EYO N D T HE B R AN D The Brand of Banners and Bronzes

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Roll of Champions

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Opportunities to Grow With V8

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Index of Cattle

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The V8 Team

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a century old

TEXAS RANCHING

FAMILY the first generation Joel and Rachel Hudgins

the second generation Josiah Dawson (J.D.) and Mollie Hudgins

the third generation James and Ethel Hudgins Forgason Knox T. Williams, Sr.

the fourth generation Lanier and Ann Forgason Knox T. Williams, Jr.

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the fifth generation PURCHASED V8 RANCH IN 1971

Sloan and Mollie Forgason Williams

the sixth generation

Jim and Luann Williams Jan Williams Powell

the seventh generation Luke and Catherine Neumayr Joe Dodge and Payton Jessee

the eighth generation Knox Harrison Neumayr

ONE FAMILY. ONE HERD. ONE PASSION.

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a brand

THAT MEANS SOMETHING. Behind those two simple characters ­— a letter and a number — there's 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.

FA M I LY M AT T E R S For four generations, V8 Ranch has remained steadfastly independent and family-owned.

That gives us the flexibility to maintain an oldschool 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 and his family members at the ranch are the only 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 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.

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T H E V 8 STORY When Sloan and Mollie Williams decided to gamble on their love of livestock and buy V8 Ranch in 1971, they knew just what they were doing.

A N D I T ' S Q U I T E T H E S T O R Y, T O O .

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-greatgrandmother, 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, 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.

H O W V 8 G O T I T S S T A R T: H OWA R D PA R K E R A N D D R . JAC O B S 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. That’s right—Brahman cows are a tropical breed, which is why they do so well in warm climates all across the globe.

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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 female in the history of the Brahman breed. From Hattie Cleo, Tippu the Great, and Optimus lines of cattle developed two lines that could be found in the bloodlines of Howard Parker’s foundation herd.

Parker was a Ford automobile dealer and named his cattle ranch V8, after the engine. Over time, his herd became wellknown 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

The original V8 cow herd in Center, Texas.

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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 A N D M O L L I E TA K E A CALL FROM DESTINY 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!”

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

"

I T ' S N O S U R PR I S E TH AT TO DAY

more than 70 years later

T H E FO RC E B EH I N D V 8 B R E E D I N G I S STI LL

LEGENDARY COW FAMILIES. " Sloan Williams and Jim Williams

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 e-mail and cell phones. Communication was going to be tricky, but this was destiny.

And, when destiny’s calling, you call back. Sloan negotiated the milliondollar 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 F A M I LY A F F A I R 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.

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 purebred Brahman herd, and Luann took over ranch office duties.

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 the 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.

The entire family takes great pride in being a hands-on, working family ranch. The Williams family has marketed more than 10,000 head of purebred Brahman cattle worldwide.

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T H AT V 8 S T Y L E : 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.

What made us famous?

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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 sale of all-time, with an average of $14,357 per head.

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

a worldwide

ICON

Since 1944 ,

OF T HE B RAHMAN I N D UST RY

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 202/3, V8 begain it's legacy of producing championship cattle, one

right after the other. Even today, it's 202/3's 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.

In 2005, V8 Ranch claimed all four of the International Grand and Reserve Grand

V8 Ranch cattle and genetics have traveled to every state in the southern United States, from California to Tennessee, as far north as Canada. The V8 genetics have traveled throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, spanning more than 40 countries worldwide... and counting.

Championships at the Houston show — an incredible achievement.

Our follow-up sire to Superstroke, +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, making him the most winning Brahman sire of champions in USA in modern history.

He produced the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 U.S. National Champion Females. In September 2018, his semen sold for over $18,000 per unit at auction: the highest-valued U.S. semen at the time.

Currently, 380/6 is

ranked as the #3 bull of the Brahman breed for the ABBA Register of Renown and climbing.

He passed away in 2019 and remains relevant and in high demand to this day, most recently siring the 2019 International Grand Champion Female.

We have also held several tremendous sales in the past few years. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 we had the highest-averaging bull and cow sales—breaking even more Brahman records. In 2018 and 2019, V8 Ranch had the highest two females to sell at auction, selling for $70,500 and $81,250 respectively.

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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 recognized our commitment to the industry and our efforts to produce gentle, highquality Brahman seedstock.

At V8 Ranch, we take pride in our heritage, our values, our work ethic, and above all, our hands-on, REACHING NEW HEIGHTS family atmosphere. We wake up each day excited to face Sloan and Mollie Williams achieved their lifelong dream the future and continue working toward our common of ranching together, and now that dream includes goal: sustaining our family-owned and operated ranch their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. for generations to come.

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 Since 1976, the ranch has exhibited more than 100 National, International Grand or Reserve Grand Champions. We’ve won the prestigious HK Memorial Trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the International Show 11 times. And we feel like we’re just getting started! Our goal is to continue to serve the global cattle industry with great cattle and exceptional service. We believe it’s our dedication to excellence in Brahman breeding and our focus on serving the customer. Our basic philosophy as seedstock breeders is that our goal should be to see others excel using our genetics.

home of CHAMPIONS Since 1976, V8 Ranch has exhibited over 100 National and International Grand or Reserve Grand Champions.

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THE V8 BRAND a passion discovered

Sloan and Mollie Williams come from Texas families with a passion for the western lifestyle. Soon after they were married, they started their first business together: a rodeo stock contracting business.

With this business, they traveled all over the United States putting on rodeos with their children, Jim and Jan.

From 4-H and FFA projects and time spent on the J.D. Hudgins ranch with his grandfather Lanier Hudgins Forgason, Jim took a special interest in breeding, raising, and showing Brahman cattle. Before V8 Ranch, there was "Sloan Williams and Son," started in 1967, specializing in Red Brahmans.

our western heritage

the quintessential cowboy

the foundation of V8

The original V8 cattle herd with Mr. V8 707, grazing in Center, Texas and operated by Howard Parker. These fine cattle laid the foundation for today's modern V8 cattle herd.

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the queen of V8 Mollie Forgason Williams grew up on the J.D. Hudgins Ranch.

Her earliest memories involve helping her own grandmother Ethel Hudgins Forgason care for their herd bulls.

Sloan's family had been in the cattle business in Millican, Texas for more than 100 years.

After selling the rodeo business in 1971, Sloan continued his family's heritage of cattle ranching with V8. Nearly 50 years later, with a lifetime of cattle and land deals, a passport full of stamps, and a beat up truck, Sloan is still ranching.

home of champions

early success

Since 1976, the ranch has exhibited more than 61 National and International Grand Champions, more than any other ranch in Brahman history. We've won the prestigious HK Memorial Trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the International Show 11 times, including 2015-2018.

In 1979, we exhibited our first National Champion Bull, +Mr. V8 347/2.

reaching new heights our rapid rise In the early '80's the ranch exploded onto the worldwide Brahman scene. Under Jim and Sloan's expert breeding, V8 became famous for cattle bred for fertility, conformation, breed character, and structural correctness, simultaneously developing an unmistakable look, known as "V8 style."

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 working side by side. The future is brighter than ever — not just for our ranch, but the whole Brahman breed.

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T HE HE ADS O F O UR H E R D

bulls

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herd sires B E H I N D EV E RY ON E OF OU R GREAT V8 BULLS , THERE I S A G R E AT B R A HMA N COW. We're proud of their pedigree and our reputation as a top seedstock provider of high-performing, 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.

S E L E C T I V E B R E E DIN G E N HA N CED OVER MANY G E N E R AT I ON S OF CHA MPION S. Semen is available to export to six continents.

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THE

BEST is yet to COME.

MR. V8 146/8

B IRTH WE IG H T

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D OB :

88 P O U N DS

961574

JA N UA RY 18, 2 0 1 7

pedigree

2 0 1 8 & 2 0 1 9 I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

Sire:

+JD H M r E lmo Mans o + MR . V8 4 58 /7 Miss V8 10 0 /7 +JD H Si r Aver y Mans o 159 /7

Dam: + MIS S V8 8 05/6

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+Miss V8 82 7/5

{ $JDH L ady Ellis Mans o V8 73 6/5 { Mr. Miss V8 510/6 Sir Lib erty Mans o { (+)JDH JDH Miss Acacia Mans o V8 70 0/3 { +Mr. Miss V8 21/3

(+)JDH Sir L awford Mans o

V 8 R ANCH

2 0 2 0 BULL OF THE YE AR

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+MR. V8 380/6

B IRTH WE IG H T

R E G . NO :

D OB :

77 P O U N DS

854004

MA RCH 10, 2 0 0 6

pedigree

3 X I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N G E T- O F - S I R E (+)JD H Dakota Mans o 59 9 (+ ) J DH K A RU MA NSO 8 0 0 JD H L ady Rem S . Mans o

Sire:

+MR. V8 2 8 7/5

Dam: MIS S V8 170 /6

+Miss V8 567/3

{ JDH L ady Shano Mans o Didor Crata 3 89 { (+)JJ =JDH Ms. Rem Mans o 7 V8 777/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 611/4 Re s oto Ailanti { (=)JDH L ady Cap o of USSC 27 JDH Mans o Grande 488

consistency MACHINE

T HE

#1 SIRE OF CHAMP ION S I N T HE US A F RO M 2 011 - 2 018 Source: The Brahman Journal

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S I R E : +M R. V 8 3 80/6 DA M :

+J DH M S WATER M AN SO

S I R E : +M R. V 8 3 80/6 DA M :

+M ISS V8 8 05/6

Miss V8 844/7 I N T E R N AT I O N A L CHAMPION

Miss V8 293/8 N AT I O N A L CHAMPION

S I R E : + M R. V8 3 80/6

Miss V8 790/7

+ M ISS V 8 3 8/6

RES. INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

DA M :

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380/6 DAUGHTERS

+Miss V8 128/7 S I RE:

+ M R. V8 380/6

Miss V8 506/7 DAM:

$MISS V8 910/ 4

Miss V8 286/8 S I RE:

+ M R. V8 380/6

+ M R. V8 380/6

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+MR . V8 380/ 6

DAM:

+MI SS V8 8 0 5 / 6

DAM:

+MI SS V8 8 0 5 / 6

DAM:

MI SS V8 1 7 8 / 7

Miss V8 507/7 DAM:

+MISS V8 947/ 6

Miss V8 401/8 S I RE:

SIR E :

SIR E :

+MR . V8 380/ 6

Miss V8 222/8 DAM:

+MISS V8 663/ 6

SIR E :

+MR . V8 380/ 6

380/6 SONS

BI RT HWEIG HT:

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DAM:

7 4 POUND S

905094

+MR. V 8 380/ 6

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

7 7 POUND S

906674

+MR. V 8 380/ 6

+JDH MS WAT ER MA N SO

MR. V8 183/7 " G AT O R "

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next generation T HE

MR. V8 322/8 2019 International Calf Champion Sired by +Mr. V8 380/6

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MR. V8 322/8

B IRTH WE IG H T

R E G . NO :

D OB :

83 P O U N DS

976451

JA N UA RY 12, 2 0 1 8

pedigree

11 REGISTER OF RENOWN ANIMALS IN HIS LINEAGE

Sire:

(+)JD H Karu Mans o 8 0 0 + MR . V8 3 8 0 /6 Miss V8 170 /6 +Mr. V8 19 1/7

Dam: MIS S V8 33/8

THE

+Miss V8 2 0 9 /6

{ JDH L ady Rem S. Mans o V8 287/5 { +Mr. +Miss V8 567/3 Sir Aver y Mans o 191/7 { +JDH +Miss V8 464/6 V8 9 01/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 495/5 (+)JDH Dakota Mans o 59 9

crème de la crème OF V 8 G E N E T I C S :

C O M BIN IN G OU R MOST DOM INATING 3 80/ 6 BLOODLINE WITH T WO OF O UR G R E AT E ST COW FA MIL IE S: C LAYDESTA 8 07U5 AND ROS E. V8 RANCH • 35

+MR. V8 191/7

B IRTH WE IG H T

R E G . NO :

D OB :

95 P O U N DS

902941

A P RI L 8, 2 0 1 1

pedigree

2 0 1 4 R E S E R V E I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

Sire:

(+)JD H Si r L i b erty Mans o + J DH SIR AVERY M A NSO 15 9 / 7 JD H Miss Acac ia Mans o (+)JD H M r. Charley Mans o

Dam: + MIS S V8 4 64 /6

+Miss V8 18 8 /5

{ +JDH L ady Remington Mans Datap ack Mans o { (+)JDH JDH L ady Etta Mans o Gregor y R Mans o { (+)JDH +JDH L dy Equito Man43 8/2 V8 70 0/3 { +Mr. +Ms Clayde sta 203-807U5

JDH Mr Brahman Mans o 175

the go-to POWER & FOR

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PERFORMANCE

191/7 PROGENY

Miss V8 33/8 S I RE:

+ M R. V8 191/7

MR. V8 933/7 S I RE:

+ M R. V8 191/7

MR. V8 604/7 DAM:

+MISS V8 209/ 6

BULL OF THE YEAR

DAM:

MISS V8 997/ 6

Miss V8 35/8 S I RE:

+ M R. V8 191/7

SIR E :

+MR . V8 191/ 7

+MISS V8 128/ 7

DAM:

+MI SS V8 1 2 8 / 7

DAM:

+MI SS V8 1 2 8 / 7

MR. V8 919/7 SIR E :

+MR . V8 191/ 7

Miss V8 790/8 DAM:

I N T E R N AT I O N A L CHAMPION

SIR E :

+MR . V8 191/ 7

SOLD FOR $70,500 FALL '18 ONLINE SALE

DAM:

MI SS V8 9 9 7 / 6 V8 RANCH • 37

CHAMPION

TU R NED

breeding powerhouse

MR. V8 604/7

"Man of Steel"

B IRTH WE IG H T

R E G . NO :

D OB :

89 P O U N DS

927486

MA RCH 10, 2 0 1 4

pedigree

2 0 1 7 I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N • B U L L O F T H E Y E A R

Sire:

+JD H Si r Aver y Mans o 159 /7 + MR . V8 191/7 +Miss V8 4 6 4 /6 +Mr. V8 3 8 0 /6

Dam: + MIS S V8 12 8 /7 38 • V8 RANCH

$Miss V 8 9 10 /4

{ JDH Miss Acacia Mans o Mr. Charley Mans o { (+)JDH +Miss V8 188/5 Karu Mans o 80 0 { (+)JDH Miss V8 170/6 V8 825/3 { Mr. +Miss V8 287/3 (+)JDH Sir Lib erty Mans o

2015

International Calf Champion Bull

2016

International Junior Champion Bull

T H R E E -T IME DIV ISION W I N N E R AT T HE HOU STON L I V E STOCK SHOW, WIT H T H E FI NA L YE A R B E IN G N A M E D G R A N D CHA MPION .

2017

International Senior and Grand Champion Bull V8 RANCH • 39

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more bulls O F NOT E

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R E S E R V E I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

MR. V8 815/7

B IRTHWEIG H T:

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SIR E :

DAM:

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940111

+MR . V8 380/ 6

+MI SS V8 947/ 6

BULL OF THE YEAR

MR. V8 855/7 44 • V8 RANCH

B IRTHWEIG H T:

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SIR E :

DAM:

88 P OUN DS

944572

MR. V8 259/ 7

MI SS V8 844/ 7

BULL OF THE YEAR

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

7 7 POUND S

950625

+MR. V 8 191/ 7

MI SS V8 997/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

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DAM:

8 9 POUND S

935929

+MR. V 8 777/ 4

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

MR. V8 933/7 "YETI"

MR. V8 756/7 "MEGASTROKE"

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MR. V8 194/7

MR. V8 274/7 "GEORGE" 46 • V8 RANCH

B IRTHWEIG H T:

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SIR E :

DAM:

83 P OUN DS

902942

+JDH SI R AVERY MA N SO 159/ 7

+MI SS V8 464/ 6

B IRTHWEIG H T:

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SIR E :

DAM:

78 P OUN DS

907982

MR. V8 354/ 6

+MI SS V8 58/ 6

N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

7 7 POUND S

857112

(+)JD H K A RU MANSO 800

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 9 POUND S

927972

JD H SI R GA R LA N MANSO

MI SS V8 829/ 6

MR. V8 463/6

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

+MR. V8 960/5

+MR. V8 442/6 48 • V8 RANCH

B IRTHWEIG H T:

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SIR E :

DAM:

95 P OUN DS

827436

+MR . V8 287/ 5

+MI SS V8 552/ 5

B IRTHWEIG H T:

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

78 P OUN DS

857167

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

MI SS V8 208/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

1 02 POUND S

927481

MR. V8 139/ 7 (P )

+MI SS V8 464/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 3 POUND S

872232

+MR. V 8 203/ 6

+MI SS V8 143/ 6

MR. V8 596/7 (S)

MR. V8 675/6 V8 RANCH • 49

+MR. V8 203/6

B IRTHWEIG H T: 89 P OUN DS

MR. V8 830/6 50 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

844939 +JDH CHARLEY'S JAZZ 946/1

MI SS V8 189/ 5

B IRTHWEIG H T:

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

78 P OUN DS

882095

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

+MI SS V8 228/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 3 POUND S

897587

+#JADL REY T E 110

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

7 8 POUND S

946866

(+)JD H CHA R LEY MANSO 590/ 6

MI SS V8 518/ 6

MR. V8 85/7 "OCHO CINCO"

MR. V8 918/7 V8 RANCH • 51

5 X I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N G E T- O F - S I R E

+MR. V8 287/5 "SUPERSTROKE"

B IRTHWEIG H T:

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

105 P OUN DS

780619

+MR . V8 777/ 4

+MI SS V8 611/ 4

R E S E R V E I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

+MR. V8 777/4

B IRTHWEIG H T:

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

"POWERSTROKE"

83 P OUN DS

722181

+MR . V8 702/ 3

+MI SS V8 666/ 3

52 • V8 RANCH

I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 0 POUND S

733891

+MR. V 8 189/ 4

+MI SS V8 287/ 3

BI RT HWEIG HT:

REG . NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 8 POUND S

676861

(=)JDH MR. MI SS V8 906/ 2 SUPERCALC MANSO

+MR. V8 901/4

+MR. V8 189/4 V8 RANCH • 53

54 • V8 RANCH

D I ST I N G UIS HE D & R E NOWNE D

cow families

V8 RANCH • 57

cow herd M O R E T H A N JU ST A PR E T T Y 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 " T HE M AG I C IS IN T HE COWS." — Jim S. Williams

58 • V8 RANCH

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.

V8 RANCH • 59

to reach LEGEND status.

TH E N E W EST

+Miss V8 805/6

RE G . NO :

D OB :

862905

JA N UA RY 22, 2 0 0 7

pedigree

7 REGISTER OF RENOWN ANIMALS IN HER LINEAGE

Sire:

(+)JD H Si r L i b erty Mans o + J DH SIR AVERY M A NSO 15 9/ 7 JD H Miss Acac ia Mans o +Mr. V8 70 0 /3

Dam: + MIS S V8 82 7/4

60 • V8 RANCH

M iss V8 2 1/3

{ +JDH L ady Remington Mans o Datap ack Mans o { (+)JDH JDH L ady Etta Mans o Remington Mans o { (+)JDH Miss V8 16 6/3 Nob Es o Imp erator { SBR Miss V8 534/2 JDH Mr Brahman Mans o 175

805/6 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 38 544

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 805/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 43 545

MR. V8 259/7

+MI SS V8 805/ 6

Miss V8 293/8

N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

Miss V8 317/8 V8 RANCH • 61

805/6 COW FAMILY

Miss V8 506/7

Miss V8 507/7 62 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

899682

+MR . V8 380/ 6

+MI SS V8 805/ 6

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

899683

+MR . V8 380/ 6

+MI SS V8 805/ 6

805/6 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 61 574

+MR. V8 458/7

+MI SS V8 805/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 74 433

+JD H S IR AVERY MANS O 159/7

+MI SS V8 827/ 4

MR. V8 146/8

2 X I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

Miss V8 952/6

FULL SISTER TO 805/6

V8 RANCH • 63

+Miss V8 410/6

R E G . NO :

D OB :

837119

JA N UA RY 4, 2 0 0 4

pedigree

8 REGISTER OF RENOWN ANIMALS IN HER LINEAGE

Sire:

(+)JD H Dakota Mans o 59 9 (+ ) J DH K A RU MA NSO 8 0 0 JD H L ady Rem S . Mans o

+Mr. T.D. We st 2 70 Dam: + JJ MS WEST DID OR 9 6 JJ Ms R i ng Didor 63 6 /1

{ JDH L ady Shano Mans o (+)JJ Didor Crata 3 89 { =JDH Ms. Rem Mans o 7 (+)Mr. V8 202/3 { +WHS Miss Sucre sto 0933 S.C.R. Ringer 802 { +Mr. JJ Ms Do s Didor Crata 733 JDH Mans o Grande 488

a proven MATRIARCH

64 • V8 RANCH

410/6 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 07 955

(=)MR. V8 332/4

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 96 748

+#JAD L REY TE 110

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

Miss V8 751/7

Miss V8 463/7

R E S E R V E N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

V8 RANCH • 65

410/6 COW FAMILY

MR. V8 85/7 "OCHO CINCO"

MR. V8 756/7

"MEGASTROKE" 66 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO : SIR E :

DAM:

897587 +# JA DL REY T E 110

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

935929

+MR . V8 777/ 4

+MI SS V8 410/ 6

410/6 COW FAMILY

the proof is in the progeny:

Miss V8 95/9

Miss V8 97/9

Sold for $21,500 in V8 Ranch's Fall 2019 Online Sale

Sold for $36,250 in V8 Ranch's Fall 2019 Online Sale

GRANDDAUGHTER OF +MISS V8 410/6

DAUGHTER OF +MISS V8 410/6

V8 RANCH • 67

"

A PER SONA L FAVO RITE O F M INE SIN CE BIRTH .

I know she can produce a

GREAT ONE. " — Jim S. Williams, twenty years ago in the 2000 Power of Production sale catalog

+Miss V8 495/5 "Rose"

R E G . NO :

D OB :

758158

MA RCH 31, 1 9 9 7

pedigree

4 REGISTER OF RENOWN ANIMALS IN HER LINEAGE

Sire:

(+)JD H Dakota Mans o 59 9 J DH M R. MA NSO 2 8 8 /1 =JD H L dy Olga De Mans o Mr. V8 92/3

Dam: + MISS V8 570 /3

Miss V8 154 /3

{ JDH L ady Shano Mans o Rexcrata 262 { +IW'S JDH L ady Cele ste Mans o Mr. Suva 203 { (+)WR SBR Imp erator Joy Suville 76 { USSC'S JDH Miss Esther Mans o JDH Mans o Grande 488

Miss V8 495/5, "Rose" 68 • V8 RANCH

ROSE COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 26 882

+MR. V8 901/4

+MI SS V8 495/ 5 " RO SE"

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 26 923

+MR. V8 191/7

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

+Miss V8 209/6

RE S. INTE RNATIONAL C HA M PI O N

Miss V8 33/8 V8 RANCH • 69

ROSE COW FAMILY

MR. V8 322/8

R E G . NO : SIR E :

DAM:

976451 +MR. V8 380/ 6

MR. V8 463/6

N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N 70 • V8 RANCH

MI SS V8 33/ 8

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

857112

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

ROSE COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 05 094

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 17 560

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 209/ 6

MR. V8 183/7

" G AT O R "

+Miss V8 917/7 V8 RANCH • 71

+MR. V8 901/4

International Champion and Grandson of Miss Priss

Miss Priss shown winning 1978 Reserve National Champion Female.

+3X Mucho Grande 60 "Miss Priss" R E G . NO :

D OB :

328136

MAY 3 , 1 9 7 5

pedigree

1 9 7 8 R E S E R V E N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N F E M A L E

Sire:

Mr. V8 711 + MR. 3X MUCHO GRA NDE Miss Buck B orden IV

Repucho grande Dam: MS 3X REPUCHO GRA NDE Miss Shotgun

72 • V8 RANCH

{ Miss V8 541st 63 8th { April (Miss Buck B orden III) Brazindu { Repucho Miss Tippuquin's AA/578 Jillions { Tippuquin's Tippus's AA/344

JDH Rex Emp eror De Mans o

MISS PRISS COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 82 019

+MR. V8 380/6

$MI SS V8 910/ 4

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 51 815

JD H S IR PARKER MANS O

$MI SS V8 910/ 4

+Miss V8 128/7

+Miss V8 696/6 V8 RANCH • 73

MISS PRISS COW FAMILY

Miss V8 804/6

R E S . I N T E R N AT ION AL CH AMP ION

+Miss V8 43/7 74 • V 8 R A N C H

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

862985

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

+MI SS V8 69/ 6

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

872258

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

+MI SS V8 484/ 4

MISS PRISS COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 27 486

+MR. V8 191/7

+MI SS V8 128/ 7

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

7 33 891

+MR. V8 189/4

+MI SS V8 287/ 3

MR. V8 604/7

INTE RNATIONAL C HA M PI O N

+MR. V8 901/4

INTE RNATIONAL C H A M PI O N V8 RANCH • 75

+Ms Claydesta 203-807U5

R E G . NO :

D OB :

599055

SEP T EMB ER 1 5 , 1 9 8 6

pedigree

7 REGISTER OF RENOWN ANIMALS IN HER LINEAGE Sire:

HCK Si r Suvaneldo (+ ) WR M R. SU VA 2 03 +HCK Pri nce ss Val Suvan

+EJL Gigante 3 0 9 Dam: + MI SS DIA MOND T 432 +LMT M iss Diamond T 2 0 6

CONSISTENCY:

{ HCK Ms Suva Ann V8 11/1 { Mr. HCK Prince ss Suva V8 of LSU 8 { Mr. Miss Encino 491/1 Rexcrata 455 { +RQ's +TA L ady Florida Metz Mr. V8 13/1

over $2 million in sales from this cow family.

76 • V8 RANCH

CLAYDESTA 807U5 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 44 953

(+)JDH MR. CHARLEY +MI SS V8 188/ 5 MANSO 590/6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 82 062

(+)JD H KARU MANS O 800

+MI SS V8 188/ 5

+Miss V8 464/6

I N TE RN ATI O N A L A N D WOR L D BRA H M A N C O N G RE S S C H AM P I ON

Miss V8 197/7 V8 RANCH • 77

CLAYDESTA 807U5 COW FAMILY

Miss V8 830/6

Miss V8 888/7 78 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

862921

JDH MR. MA N SO 281/ 4

+MI SS V8 188/ 5

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

917548

+MR . V8 380/ 6

MI SS V8 830/ 6

CLAYDESTA 807U5 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 48 556

(+)JD H KARU MANS O 800

MI SS V8 716/ 5

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 46 120

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 663/ 6

+Miss V8 551/6

NATIONAL C H A M PI O N

Miss V8 401/8 V8 RANCH • 79

CLAYDESTA 807U5 COW FAMILY

+Miss V8 188/5

+MR. V8 442/6 80 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

730797

+MR . V8 700/ 3

+MS CLAYDESTA 203-807U 5

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

857167

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

MI SS V8 208/ 6

CLAYDESTA 807U5 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 02 941

+JD H S IR AVERY MANS O 159/7

+MI SS V8 464/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 02 942

+JD H S IR AVERY MANS O 159/7

+MI SS V8 464/ 6

+MR. V8 191/7

RE S. INTE RNATIONAL C HA M PI O N

MR. V8 194/7 V8 RANCH • 81

+JDH Marri Holly Manso

R E G . NO :

D OB :

777093

MAY 1 6 , 1 9 9 8

pedigree

2 0 0 0 N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N F E M A L E

Sire:

JD H D omi no Mans o 42 (+ ) J DH SIR M A RRI MA NSO JD H Que en L i la Mans o

JD H Odyss ey Mans o J DH LA DY HOLY MA NSO Dam: JD H L ady Teri Mans o

{ JDH Madhyo Othello Mans o Gordo Maxo Mans o { JDH JDH Marri Hudg Mans o Atari Mans o { (+)JDH JDH Miss Ashcroft Mans o Imp erator 228 { JJJDHDidor Miss Tanya Mans o +JDH Mr. Union Mans o

MAKING A

modern impact

WITH HIGH SE LLE RS 82 • V8 RANCH

& SH OW CHAM PI O N S

MARRI HOLLY COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 38 545

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 947/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 74 432

+JD H S IR AVERY MANS O 159/7

+JDH MA R RI HO LLY MA N SO

Miss V8 286/8

+Miss V8 947/6 V8 RANCH • 83

MARRI HOLLY COW FAMILY

Miss V8 669/8

R E S . I N T E R N AT ION AL CH AMP ION

MR. V8 815/7

R ES. I N T E R N AT ION AL CH AMP ION

84 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

960245

+MR . V8 458/ 7

+MI SS V8 947/ 6

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

940111

+MR . V8 380/ 6

+MI SS V8 947/ 6

MARRI HOLLY COW FAMILY

the future of the cow family:

Miss V8 55/9 Sold for $81,250 (Record-Setting) in V8 Ranch's Fall 2019 Online Sale DAUGHTER OF MISS V8 286/8

V8 RANCH • 85

O NE OF T H E H I G HE ST VALUE D F E M ALE S IN HISTORY:

half interest: $100K

+Miss V8 165/4

R E G . NO :

D OB :

664303

MA RCH 8, 1 9 9 0

pedigree

1 9 9 3 I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N F E M A L E Sire:

(+)Mr. V8 2 0 2/3 + MR. V8 6 6 6/3 +Miss V8 617/2 B evo 95 1

Dam: + L ADY BEVO 910

86 • V8 RANCH

L ady Bvo 69 7

{ +Empre ss of Sugarland101 V8 827/1 { Mr. JRT Miss Burt Mans o 093 evo 583 { BMiss B evo 511 evo 167 { BL ady B evo Repucho 3 89 (+)JDH Atari Mans o

165/4 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 12 232

+MR. V8 380/6

+MI SS V8 38/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 72 313

(+)JD H KARU MANS O 800

+MI SS V8 58/ 6

Miss V8 790/7

RE S. INTE RNATIONAL C HA M PI O N

Miss V8 997/6 V8 RANCH • 87

165/4 COW FAMILY

Miss V8 829/6

+Miss V8 38/6 88 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

864072

MR . V8 114/ 6

+MI SS V8 38/ 6

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

810377

+MR . V8 287/ 5

+MI SS V8 73/ 5

165/4 COW FAMILY

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 50 625

+MR. V8 191/7

MI SS V8 997/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 07 982

MR. V8 354/6

+MI SS V8 58/ 6

MR. V8 933/7

" YETI "

MR. V8 274/7 "G EO RG E"

V8 RANCH • 89

90 • V8 RANCH

MORE

females O F NOT E

V8 RANCH • 93

+Miss V8 14/6

Miss V8 639/6 94 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

807784

+MR . V8 777/ 4

+MI SS V8 4/ 5

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

853010

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

+MI SS V8 14/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 51 816

JD H S IR PARKER MANS O

+MI SS V8 933/ 5

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

8 36 662

JD H L EGRAND MANS O

MI SS V8 630/ 5

Miss V8 697/6

Miss V8 363/6

NATIONAL C H A M PI O N

V8 RANCH • 95

Miss V8 518/6

Miss V8 498/7 96 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

850639

(+)JDH K A RU MA N SO 800

MI SS V8 630/ 5

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

899733

+JDH SI R AVERY MA N SO 159/ 7

MI SS V8 518/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 25 734

MR. V8 977/6

MI SS V8 597/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 38 550

MR. V8 977/6

MI SS V8 939/ 6

Miss V8 102/8

Miss V8 262/8 V8 RANCH • 97

+Miss V8 143/6

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 178/7 98 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

820771

+MR . V8 287/ 5

+MR . V8 606/ 5

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

881983

+JDH SI R AVERY MA N SO 159/ 7

MI SS V8 567/ 6

REG. NO: 8 81 984

SIRE:

DAM:

+JD H S IR AVERY MI SS V8 567/ 6 MANSO 159/7

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 35 599

+MR. V8 380/6

MI SS V8 178/ 7

Miss V8 183/7

Miss V8 222/8 V8 RANCH • 99

Miss V8 879/6

Miss V8 844/7

I N TE R N AT I O N AL CH AMP ION 100 • V8 RANCH

R E G . NO : 862981

SIR E :

DAM:

+JDH SI R AVERY JDH LA DY LA B ELLE MA N SO 159/ 7 MA N SO

R E G . NO :

SIR E :

DAM:

917514

+MR . V8 380/ 6

+JDH MS WAT ER MA N SO

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 43 520

+MR. V8 380/6

MI SS V8 539/ 6

REG. NO:

SIRE:

DAM:

9 25 849

+MR. V8 380/6

MI SS V8 539/ 6

Miss V8 319/8

Miss V8 49/8 V8 RANCH • 101

102 • V8 RANCH

BE YO ND

the brand

V8 RANCH • 105

TH E B R A N D O F BANNE RS & B RONZ E S

Over the past 40 years, V8 Ranch has established their place in Brahman history as being known as THE ELITE RANCH OF CHAMPIONS.

V8 Ranch is one of the most celebrated ranches in Brahman breed history, being the breeder of more National Grand Champions, International Grand Champions, and All American Grand Champions than any other ranch since ABBA's formation in 1924.

This is a tremendous accomplishment in and of itself, but even more remarkable when you take into account that V8 Ranch did not win our first National Championship until 1976 and our first International Championship until 1982.

While we are the breeder of these champions, often it has been our customers who enjoyed the spotlight of success with their Mr. or Miss V8s. Several of our champions are cattle that we have sold to fellow breeders, and we are just as delighted as if we were the ones at the halter on that day. It is our absolute honor that cattle carrying the V8 brand are a part of other breeders' championship stories.

The show ring is not our first priority, but it is a testament to the quality of our program, our breeding, and our vision for excellence. We enjoy competitive livestock shows and use the show ring to showcase our cattle to the public to give them an example of the quality of cattle we have for sale back at the ranch. Each year, we select the top Brahman cattle from our herd to enter the V8 show string to be exhibited at the National Brahman Show, the Houston Livestock Show, and other select fairs and expositions.

106 • V8 RANCH

the roll of

CHAMPIONS NATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS 2015 2009 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1995 1993 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1979

National Champion...........................................................Mr. V8 705/7 National Champion.......................................................... Mr. V8 463/6 Reserve National Champion.........................................+Mr. V8 960/5 National Champion...........................................................Mr. V8 924/5 Reserve National Champion............................................Mr. V8 924/5 Judged by Jim Williams Reserve National Champion............................................Mr. V8 520/5 National Champion.......................................................... Mr. V8 440/4 Reserve National Champion............................................Mr. V8 301/4 National Champion........................................................ +Mr. V8 801/3 National Champion....................................................... +Mr. V8 666/3 Reserve National Champion........................................ +Mr. V8 666/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion...........................................................+Mr. V8 15/3 Reserve National Champion............................................+Mr. V8 15/3 National Champion........................................................ +Mr. V8 347/2 V8 RANCH • 107

2017 2003 2002 1996 1990 1989 1988 1979

National Champion.........................................................Miss V8 750/7 National Champion.........................................................Miss V8 523/5 Judged by Jim Williams National Champion...................................................... +Miss V8 163/4 National Champion...................................................... +Miss V8 166/3 National Champion...................................... +Miss Elephante 30-25/1 National Champion....................... +Empress of Sugarland 101-145/9 National Champion.......................................................+Miss V8 218/1

NATIONAL CHAMPION NATURAL PRODUCE OF DAM

NATIONAL CHAMPION FEMALES

2019 National Champion Female, Miss V8 483/8.

108 • V8 RANCH

2019 2019 2017 2016 2011 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1996 1995 1994 1992 1990 1989 1986 1984 1976

National Champion........................ Miss V8 483/8 Reserve National Champion......... Miss V8 898/8 Reserve National Champion......... Miss V8 483/8 National Champion.........................Miss V8 293/7 Reserve National Champion......... Miss V8 463/7 National Champion........................ Miss V8 646/6 National Champion.......................+Miss V8 551/6 National Champion........................ Miss V8 363/6 Reserve National Champion........+Miss V8 143/6 National Champion.......................+Miss V8 143/6 Judged by Jim Williams National Champion.........................Miss V8 870/5 Reserve National Champion.......... Miss V8 716/5 National Champion.......................+Miss V8 552/5 Reserve National Champion......... Miss V8 466/5 National Champion.........................Miss V8 425/5 National Champion............................. Miss V8 2/5 National Champion............................. Miss V8 2/5 National Champion.........................Miss V8 642/4 National Champion.......................+Miss V8 165/4 Reserve National Champion.............. Miss V8 8/4 National Champion Red................Miss V8 490/3 National Champion......................... Miss V8 187/3 National Champion........................ Miss V8 888/2 National Champion...................... +Miss V8 104/2

NATIONAL CHAMPION ET PRODUCE OF DAM 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1988

National Champion................................... +Miss V8 805/6 National Champion................................... +Miss V8 805/6 National Champion................................... +Miss V8 696/6 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 128/7 National Champion................................... +Miss V8 209/6 National Champion...................................+Miss V8 464/6 National Champion................................... +Miss V8 410/6 National Champion................................... +Miss V8 410/6 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 143/6 National Champion.... +JDH Lady Charity Manso 131/1 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 827/4 National Champion..................................... Miss V8 208/6 National Champion........................+JJ Ms West Didor 96 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 552/5 National Champion............... +JDH Rodea Manso 848/5 Judged by Jim Williams........................................................

National Champion..................................... +Miss V8 80/5 National Champion..................................... +Miss V8 80/5 National Champion...................................+Miss V8 983/3 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 287/3 National Champion...................................+Miss V8 666/3 National Champion..................................... +Miss V8 22/3 National Champion....................................+Miss V8 571/3 National Champion.....................................+Miss V8 30/3 National Champion............+JDH Miss Frem Manso 206

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NATIONAL CHAMPION GET-OF-SIRE

2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2004 2003 2002 1997 1995 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1985 1984 1979

(+)Mr. V8 202/3, five-time winner of National Champion Get-Of-Sire, threetime National Champion Bull, two-time International Champion Bull.

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National Champion........................................................+Mr. V8 380/6 National Champion........................................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve National Champion.........................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve National Champion.........................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve National Champion.........................................+Mr. V8 380/6 National Champion..............................+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7 Reserve National Champion.........................................+Mr. V8 846/5 National Champion.........................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 National Champion.........................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 Judged by Jim Williams..........................................................................

National Champion........................................................ +Mr. V8 189/4 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion.....................................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 National Champion...........................................................+Mr. V8 15/3 National Champion......................................... +MN Red Mayro 257/2 National Champion......................................... +MN Red Mayro 257/2 National Champion....................... +Sugarland's Loxa Crata 98-561-5

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION NATURAL PRODUCE OF DAM

2016 2008 1994 1990 1988 1986

International Champion......................................Miss V8 148/7 Judged by Jim Williams Judged by Sloan Williams International Champion................................... +Miss V8 166/3 International Champion.....+Empress of Sugarland 101-145/9 International Champion.....................................+Lady Bevo 910

+Lady Bevo 910, 1986 International Champion Natural Produce of Dam.

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INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS

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2019 2018 2018 2017 2014 2012 2008 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 1998 1997 1994 1993 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1982

International Champion...................................................Mr. V8 146/8 International Champion...................................................Mr. V8 146/8 Reserve International Champion.....................................Mr. V8 815/7 International Champion.................................................. Mr. V8 604/7 Reserve International Champion................................... +Mr. V8 191/7 International Champion...................................................Mr. V8 918/6 Judged by Jim Williams International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 960/5 International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 846/5 Reserve International Champion.....................................Mr. V8 924/5 International Champion...................................................Mr. V8 730/5 Reserve International Champion..................................+Mr. V8 846/5 International Champion................................................... Mr. V8 612/5 International Champion................................................ +Mr. V8 901/4 Reserve International Champion................................... +Mr. V8 777/4 Judged by Sloan Williams Reserve International Champion.....................................Mr. V8 222/4 Reserve International Champion.................................... Mr. V8 850/3 International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 700/3 International Champion Red........................................ +Mr. V8 733/3 Reserve International Champion Red.......................... +Mr. V8 733/3 Reserve International Champion................................. +Mr. V8 666/3 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 International Champion...................................................+Mr. V8 15/3 International Champion................................. +MN Red Mayro 257/2

+Mr. V8 700/3

1991 International Grand Champion Bull

+Mr. V8 777/4

1997 International Reserve Grand Champion Bull

IN T E R N AT I ON A L CHA MPION B UL L S T HROU GH T HE YE A R S FROM V 8

Mr. V8 146/8

2018 and 2019 International Grand Champion Bull V8 RANCH • 113

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2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1995 1994 1992 1982

International Champion..............................................+Miss V8 696/6 International Champion..............................................+Miss V8 805/6 International Champion..............................................+Miss V8 663/6 International Champion..............................................+Miss V8 209/6 International Champion..............................................+Miss V8 464/6 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 410/6 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 228/6 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 143/6 International Champion............................+JDH Marri Holly Manso International Champion...............................................+Miss V8 827/4 Judged by Jim Williams International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 188/5 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 552/5 International Champion................................. +Miss V8 495/5 "Rose" International Champion............................................. +Miss V8 606/4 International Champion................................................ +Miss V8 80/5 International Champion................................................ +Miss V8 80/5 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 165/4 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 287/3 International Champion........................... +Ms Claydesta 203-807U5 International Champion.............................................. +Miss V8 571/3 Judged by Sloan Williams International Champion................................................ +Miss V8 22/3 International Champion......................+SW Saddle's Fancy Lady 300

+Mr. V8 380/6, three-time winner of International Champion Get-Of-Sire.

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION GET-OF-SIRE 2018 2016 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1996 1994 1993 1992 1990 1989 1989 1983

International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 380/6 International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 380/6 International Champion................................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve International Champion..................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve International Champion..................................+Mr. V8 380/6 Reserve International Champion........+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7 International Champion......................+JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7 Judged by Jim Williams Reserve International Champion..................................+Mr. V8 846/5 International Champion.................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 International Champion.................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 International Champion.................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 International Champion.................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 International Champion.................................................+Mr. V8 287/5 International Champion................................................. +Mr. V8 777/4 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 Judged by Sloan Williams International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 International Champion.............................................(+)Mr. V8 202/3 Reserve International Champion.....................................+Mr. V8 15/3 International Champion................................................ +WR Suva 203 V8 RANCH • 115

Miss V8 187/3 "COVER GIRL" 1986 International Champion Female

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION F EMALES

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2018 2015 2015 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2005 2004 2003 2003 2002 2001 1999 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1990 1989 1989 1988 1986 1984

+Miss V8 73/5

1997 International Champion Female

Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 669/8 International Champion....................................... Miss V8 844/7 Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 790/7 International Champion.........................................Miss V8 137/7 Reserve International Champion...........................Miss V8 137/7 Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 804/6 International Champion........................................Miss V8 954/6 Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 858/6 Judged by Jim Williams International Champion.....................................+Miss V8 464/6 Reserve International Champion........................+Miss V8 551/6 International Champion..................................... +Miss V8 228/6 Reserve International Champion....................... +Miss V8 209/6 International Champion......................................+Miss V8 143/6 Reserve International Champion..........................Miss V8 144/6 International Champion......................................+Miss V8 831/5 International Champion..................................... +Miss V8 780/5 International Champion....................................... Miss V8 466/5 International Champion........................................+Miss V8 73/5 International Champion............................................ Miss V8 2/5 International Champion....................................... Miss V8 850/4 Reserve International Champion.......................+Miss V8 600/4 Judged by Sloan Williams International Champion......................................+Miss V8 165/4 Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 843/3 International Champion....................................... Miss V8 453/3 International Champion Red...............................Miss V8 490/3 Reserve International Champion......................... Miss V8 250/3 International Champion........................................ Miss V8 187/3 International Champion........................................Miss V8 779/2

+Miss V8 780/5

2001 International Champion Female

Miss V8 954/6

2009 International Champion Female

WORLD BRAHMAN CONGRESS 2018 2010 2008 2008 2006 1985

Judged by Jim Williams ........................................ in Colombia Judged by Jim Williams............................................... in Brazil Grand Champion Female.................................+Miss V8 464/6 Grand Champion ET Produce of Dam............ +Miss V8 38/6 Judged by Jim Williams............................................. in Mexico Reserve Grand Champion Bull.............................+Mr. V8 15/3

ALL AMERICAN NATIONAL JUNIOR BRAHMAN SHOW 2019 2019 2012 2011 2011 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1996 1995 1985

Grand Champion Female........................... Miss V8 671/8................... Madison Peterson Reserve Grand Champion Bull................... Mr. V8 195/8................................ Baylie Clay Grand Champion Female...........................Miss V8 484/7......................Austin Gonzales Grand Champion Female............................Miss V8 174/7................................Kelli Lucas Grand Champion Bull................................. Mr. V8 918/6......................... Amie Ferguson Grand Champion Female...........................Miss V8 458/6............................ Rachel Lyons Grand Champion Female........................... Miss V8 249/6......................... Bailey Richard Grand Champion Female.......................... +Miss V8 143/6....................... Aaron Acevedo Grand Champion Bull................................+Mr. V8 846/5.......................... Derrick Smith Grand Champion Female........................... Miss V8 870/6........................ Aaron Acevedo Reserve Grand Champion Female............. Miss V8 870/6........................ Aaron Acevedo Reserve Grand Champion Female............... Miss V8 2/5.................. Catherine Williams Grand Champion Female...........................Miss V8 835/4................ Catherine Williams Reserve Grand Champion Female.............. Miss V8 55/3............................George Tullos V 8 R A N C H • 1 17

opportunities

TO GROW WITH V8 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 evergrowing and competitive beef industry, V8 Ranch has always gone out of it's way to occupy a spot unto

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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.

Owning a V8 makes you a part of the extended V8 Ranch Family, and that means much more than just a bill of sale or a registration paper. We open our homes and our hearts with the hope that clients leave our ranch as friends. Our goal is to not only create opportunities to buy, but more importantly, opportunities to connect.

We look forward to the chance to earn your business and welcome you into the V8 Ranch Family.

P R I VAT E T R E AT Y S A L E S

SOCIAL EVENTS V8 Ranch Soiree: Our famous ranch parties set the tone for Brahman fellowship. Once a year we invite you to our front pasture for fine cuisine, camaraderie, and live entertainment. Our heifer calf crop is also on display for your inspection during this event.

Brahman Heifers: Twice per year (June and October) we sort our heifers into price groups at the ranch. Heifers start at $5,000. Details for private treaty sales appointments can be found on our website v8ranch.com or via e-mail at office@v8ranch.com.

HLSR Stall Social: We invite you to join us during Houston for our Stall Social, featuring semen offerings on our Bull of the Year and exclusive online sales offered only during this 2 hour event each year.

ONLINE SALES We host two online sales each year with the top cut from our heifer calf crop.

W H E N : June and October

Breeding Age Brahman Bulls : Available at the ranch first-come, first-serve year round or until sold out. Bulls start at $3,500. E-mail office@v8ranch.com to make a private treaty sales appointment.

W H E N : June

W H E N : Wednesday of HLSR Brahman Week

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INDEX of CATTLE males

Mr. V8 85/7................................................ 51 Mr. V8 146/8..............................................28 Mr. V8 183/7.............................................. 33 + Mr. V8 189/4.............................................. 53 + Mr. V8 191/7...............................................36 Mr. V8 194/7............................................. 46 + Mr. V8 202/3........................................... 110 + Mr. V8 203/6..............................................50 Mr. V8 243/7.............................................. 33 Mr. V8 274/7............................................. 46 + Mr. V8 287/5............................................... 52 Mr. V8 322/8..............................................35 + Mr. V8 380/6.............................................30 + Mr. V8 442/6............................................. 48 Mr. V8 463/6..............................................47

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Mr. V8 596/7 (S)...................................... 49 Mr. V8 604/7.............................................38 Mr. V8 660/7.............................................47 Mr. V8 675/6............................................. 49 + Mr. V8 700/3........................................... 113 Mr. V8 756/7..............................................45 + Mr. V8 777/4............................................... 52 Mr. V8 815/7............................................. 44 Mr. V8 830/6.............................................50 Mr. V8 855/7............................................. 44 + Mr. V8 901/4.............................................. 53 Mr. V8 918/7.............................................. 51 Mr. V8 919/7.............................................. 37 Mr. V8 933/7..............................................45 + Mr. V8 960/5............................................ 48

females

+ 3X Mucho Grande 60 "Miss Priss"......... 72 + JDH Marri Holly Manso 50/6................82 + Lady Bevo 910/1........................................111 + Ms Claydesta 203-807U5.........................76 + Miss V8 14/6............................................. 94 Miss V8 33/8............................................ 69 Miss V8 35/8............................................. 37 + Miss V8 38/6..............................................88 + Miss V8 43/7..............................................74 Miss V8 49/8........................................... 101 Miss V8 55/9..............................................85 + Miss V8 73/5............................................ 116 Miss V8 95/9..............................................67 Miss V8 97/9..............................................67 Miss V8 102/8............................................97 + Miss V8 128/7............................................ 73 + Miss V8 143/6........................................... 98 + Miss V8 165/4........................................... 86 Miss V8 178/7........................................... 98 Miss V8 183/7........................................... 99 Miss V8 187/3.......................................... 116 + Miss V8 188/5........................................... 80 Miss V8 197/7............................................. 77 + Miss V8 209/6.......................................... 69 Miss V8 222/8.......................................... 99 Miss V8 262/8...........................................97 Miss V8 286/8...........................................83 Miss V8 293/8........................................... 61 Miss V8 317/8............................................. 61 Miss V8 319/8.......................................... 101 Miss V8 363/6...........................................95

Miss V8 401/8...........................................79 Miss V8 463/7...........................................65 + Miss V8 464/6........................................... 77 Miss V8 483/8.........................................108 + Miss V8 495/5........................................... 68 Miss V8 498/7.......................................... 96 Miss V8 506/7...........................................62 Miss V8 507/7............................................62 Miss V8 518/6........................................... 96 + Miss V8 551/6............................................79 Miss V8 639/6.......................................... 94 Miss V8 669/8...........................................84 + Miss V8 696/6........................................... 73 Miss V8 697/6............................................95 Miss V8 751/7............................................65 + Miss V8 780/5...........................................117 Miss V8 790/7...........................................87 Miss V8 790/8........................................... 37 Miss V8 804/6...........................................74 + Miss V8 805/6.......................................... 60 Miss V8 829/6............................................88 Miss V8 830/6...........................................78 Miss V8 844/7........................................ 100 Miss V8 879/6......................................... 100 Miss V8 888/7...........................................78 + Miss V8 917/7............................................. 71 + Miss V8 947/6............................................83 Miss V8 952/6............................................63 Miss V8 964/6..........................................117 Miss V8 997/6............................................87

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THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE. SLOAN and MOLLIE WILLIAMS, owners Hungerford & Boling, Texas • Office: 979-533-2056 v8ranch.com • office@v8ranch.com JIM and LUANN WILLIAMS Phone: 979-533-1279 jim@v8ranch.com

JAN WILLIAMS POWELL LUKE, CATHERINE and KNOX NEUMAYR JOE DODGE and PAYTON JESSEE

OFFICE MANAGER: Lydia Reyna, lydia@v8ranch.com INTERNATIONAL SALES: Manuel Amparan, 361-834-3649 BOLING COW HERD: Frank Garcia, Manager • Fernando Viera HUNGERFORD COW HERD: Joe Delgado, Manager • Marcus Faniel SHOW CATTLE: Clyte Best, Manager: 956-802-5983 • Tyler Sanders

2019 National Brahman Show dedicated to Sloan and Mollie Williams.

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THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE.