HERITAGE TEXAS RAISED BRAHMANS
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+Mr H Maddox Manso 684 4 +Mr H Elijah Manso 281/2 6 Mr H Albertazzi Rojo 315/2 7 Mr H Morton Manso 964/7 8 Mr H Reno Manso 200/0 9 Mr H Majestic 51/6 10 Mr H Thor Manso 732/5 11 Mr H Manhattan Manso 733/5 12 Desirable Characteristics of a Brahman Bull 13 Mr H Ocu Manso 936/6 14 Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 15 Mr H Oxford Manso 604/4 16 Mr H Polaris Manso 73/9 17 Mr H Breaker Manso 103/7 18 Mr H Marco Rojo 190/8 19 Mr H Titus Manso 122/7 20 Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8 22 Mr H Bubba Rojo 66/7 23 Visual Evaluation of Brahman Bulls 24 Mr H Kelton Manso 308/9 26 Mr H Able Manso 307/9 27 Mr H Malone Manso 326/9 28 Mr H Highland Manso 363/0 29 Mr H Lansing Manso 354/0 30 Mr H Statesman Manso 372/0 31 Mr H Conway Manso 422/0 32 Mr H Prescott Manso 419/0 33
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Mr H Sargent Rojo 499/1 34 Mr H Taiton Manso 478/1 35 JDH Turkana Manso 607/6 36 JDH Monroe Manso 416/8 36 +JDH Elroy Manso 712/4 37 JDH Sir Gideon Manso 480/1 37 Semen Sales Contacts 38 Desirable Characteristics of a Brahman Cow 39 Lady H Katrisha Manso 610/4 40 Lady H Barbie Manso 319/2 41 Lady H Prissy Manso 581/4 42 Lady H Aggie Rojo 902/6 43 Lady H Shelby Manso 517/3 44 Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 45 Lady H Nora Manso 982/6 46 Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2 47 Basics of Carcass Ultrasound in Beef Cattle 48 Lady H Vashti Manso 289/9 50 Lady H Annabell Manso 268/9 51 Lady H Nala Manso 325/9 52 Lady H Finley Manso 337/9 53 Lady H Stella Manso 351/0 54 Lady H Haley Manso 378/0 55 Lady H Danie Manso 387/0 56 Lady H Pamela Manso 400/0 57
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+Mr H Maddox Manso 684 ABBA No. 837246
(+)Mr V8 202/3 (+)JDH Madison de Manso 737/4 +JDH Lady Rem J Manso 2
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+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
(=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
V8 777/2 { (+)Mr JDH Esta Manso 839/5
JDH Domino Manso 42
Mr Union Manso 455/3 { +JDH JDH Madhyo Othello Manso 879/1
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
JDH Sir Chaparral Manso 419/3
{ JDH Ms Cecil Manso 303/3
The Legend! High Performance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684 has been one of the most popular and proven sires of the past 15 years due to the success of his offspring in the USA and abroad. In his first calf crop he sired an International Champion Female and followed up in 2015 and 2021 with sons being named with the highest show honor. It should also be noted that +Maddox has been recognized with BOTH National & International Champion Get of Sire titles which is an indication of the consistent quality that he sires. +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 has been recognized as one of the most influential sires in the breed due to the almost 750 registered progeny in the ABBA that includes countless impact sires and dams. Not only has Maddox been recognized as a “Sire of Champions” but he is also known as one of the leading bulls for carcass quality in the breed ranking in the top 2% for Marbling EPD and 25% for Ribeye Area.
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Notable Sons of +Maddox 684
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Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8
Mr H Malone Manso 326/9
Dam: +Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9
Dam: +Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9
Mr H Morton Manso 964/7
Mr H Bogota Manso 253/1
Dam: +Lady H Kacy Manso 788
Dam: +SRS Miss Rancher 770
Mr H Preston Manso 333/2
+Mr H Elijah Manso 281/2
Dam: +SNS Miss Karu Didor 128
Dam: +Lady H Matilda Manso 731 5
+Mr H
E L I J A H 281/2 Video
ABBA No. 907467 2014 All American Grand Champion 2014 National Reserve Grand Champion
+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Matilda Manso 731 Lady H Ria Manso 266
(+)Mr. BP 594
{ +JDH Miss Jetta Manso 927/3
2015 International Grand Champion 2015 Champion of the World
High Performance Large Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
+Mr H Elijah Manso 281/2 was a “star” from the time that he was born. Due to his attractive phenotype Elijah was recognized as the 2014 Reserve National Champion and 2015 International Champion. We have used Elijah successfully with his offspring being named as champions as well as topping our sales. Due to the show ring success of Elijah’s offspring, he reached the status of ABBA Register of Renown. Elijah is sired by +Mr H Maddox Manso 684, a bull who will go down in history as one of the breeds most influential sires. Elijah’s dam, +Lady H Matilda Manso 731, was a former show winner and Register of Renown donor that resulted from some of our foundation genetics. Although Elijah continues to be used around the world due to the quality of his calves, it has been found that his daughters are one of his strong suits. It should be noted that the 2021 ABBA Show Bull of the Year and many time champion Mr. Bar D MN Ghost Rider is out of an Elijah daughter. Elijah is not only a sire of champions and superior daughters, but he also ranks in the top ½ of the breed for ALL of the economically relevant traits of WW, YW, Milk, REA, and Marbling making him an ALL AROUND SIRE!
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Mr H A L B E R T A Z Z I 315/2 Video
ABBA No. 914125 2014 All American Grand Champion 2015 Fort Worth Grand Champion 2015 International Grand Champion Red Bull
+Mr Winchester Magnum 999
+TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7
Passport 777 { +HK +5M Miss Magnum Molly 167
+Ms JR Red Lotto 278
Didor 435/5 { JJ+KRWest MS America 255
+Mr. HCC 10/0
HCC 740/7 { +Mr. +Ms L&A Millionaires 55/5
+Lady H Jazz 281
Dream Girl “Jasmin” 132
+Mr 3X He’s Got The Look 40/2
{ +5M Lady Cherokee 65
High Performance Large Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Mr H Albertazzi Rojo 315/2 was the 2015 International Grand Champion Red Bull. Not only does this stout built, growthy, deep ribbed, and heavy muscled red bull have the phenotype desired, but he is also backed by one of the most proven pedigrees in the breed. The sire of Albertazzi is the iconic +TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7 while his dam, +Lady H Jazz 281, was the many time show winner and a proven dam with 13 progeny to her credit including a National Champion, an International Champion and two Register of Renown Cows. Show ring wins and pedigrees are good indicators of the future potential of a sire, but we believe his offspring are the true test. We have seen numerous outstanding offspring by Albertazzi, especially in Mexico. One of his most notable progeny in the USA is our up and coming herd sire Mr. H Sargent Rojo 499/1. Mr H Albertazzi Rojo 315/2 will continue to be used widely around the globe due to his superior build, proven production and pedigree.
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Mr H
M O R T O N 964/7 Video
ABBA No. 868588 2008 Grand Champion - Sugar Classic 2009 National Reserve Intermediate Champion
+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Kacy Manso 788
JDH Lady Kro Manso 212
JDH Sir Chaparral Manso 419/3
{ JDH Lady Kroll Manso 513/5
Sire of 2013 International Reserve Grand Champion Calving Ease High Performance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Mr H Morton Manso 964/7 is one of our more moderate and BEEFY sires. Morton was one of the first bulls that resulted from the “Golden Cross” of combining +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 with the daughters of the 2001 International Champion +BNA Double Take Manso 229/8. It should also be noted that Morton shares the same dam as Mr H Polaris Manso 73/9. Like many of our herd sires, Morton enjoyed a successful show career accumulating a reserve division title at the National Show and a Grand Champion title at the Louisiana Sugar Classic. As a result of his outcross pedigree and moderate build, an interest in Morton was sold to Carlos Lee and then a semen interest was sold in our 2010 “Night of Elegance” Sale for $50,000. Morton has gone on to produce great offspring, with one of his sons being recognized with an International Reserve Grand Champion title in 2013. We have used Morton on our heifers due to his moderate Birth Weight and above average genetic indicators for Growth and the valuable Carcass traits.
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Mr H
R E N O 200/0
ABBA No. 898402 2009 National Reserve Intermediate Champion
Mr. V8 612/5
Mr H Griffin Manso 627
2012 International Intermediate Champion 2013 Grand Champion - Rio Grande Vallley
V8 777/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 827/4
+JDH Lady Shelby Manso 93/6
Karu Manso 800 { (+)JDH JDH Miss Marty Manso 389/3
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Lanel Manso 911/6
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
JDH Domino Manso 42
{ JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
Disposition Moederate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
Mr H Reno Manso 200/0 is a sire that combines it ALL! Reno is interesting, as he was a natural calf out of the National Champion and proven Register of Renown Donor, +Lady H Lanel Manso 911/6 and sired by Mr. H Griffin Manso 627, who is one of the most performance-oriented sires in the breed. Reno was shown successfully, with him picking up division titles at BOTH the National & International Shows. We love the pigmentation of Reno, his powerful phenotype, and performance figures that chart positive for 12 of the 16 measured traits! This sire has been used successfully in Costa Rica and on a limited basis in the USA, with one of his first calves being named the Reserve Grand Champion at the Louisiana Junior Brahman Association State Show. If you are looking for a bull that combines the essentials of PEDIGREE, PHENOTYPE, and PERFORMANCE, then look no further!
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Mr H
M A J E S T I C 51/6 Video
ABBA No. 861536 2009 National Reserve Grand Champion
Arrow J Millmarone 925
+Mr. 3H X-Ray 825
J Millionaire 503 { Arrow Budd’s Miss Mayro 84/3
+Miss 3H 290
Mr. America 435/2 { +HK Z-Bar Brazos Queen 890
Mr. HCC 15/0
HCC 740/7 { +Mr. +Ms L&A Millionaires 55
+Lady H MS Especial 475 +Miss 3-S Kelli 848
VL Rojo Tinto 3/80
{ Miss HCC 148/2
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Large Frame Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Mr H Majestic 51/6 was the 2009 Reserve National Champion. Not only did this sire exhibit a superior phenotype, but he is also backed by one of the most proven pedigrees in the breed. His sire is the iconic +Mr. 3H X-Ray 825, who has been used with success around the world with close to 500 progeny registered in the ABBA. The dam to Majestic is one of our former show winners and foundation donors, +Lady H Ms. Especial 475, a maternal half-sister to +Mr. H Red Rhino 765 as well as the International Champion and Register of Renown Donor, +Lady H Charo 302. We have offered very little semen on this sire but think that due to his extreme growth, bone, and proven pedigree, he could compliment many of today’s red Brahmans.
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Mr H
T H O R 732/5
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2016 International Calf Champion 2016 Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion - Kick-off Classic +JDH Mr Elmo Manso 309/4
+JDH Elroy Manso 712/4
ABBA No. 936935 2016 Grand Champion - Nashville 2017 International Junior Champion
Sir Lawford Manso 616/6 { (+)JDH $JDH Lady Ellis Manso 178/2
JDH Lady Rem Em Manso 251/3
Remington Manso 784/2 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Em Manso 954/2
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Mr. Manso 360/1 { +JDH +Lady Heritage Manso 173
Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2
JDH Lady Babs Manso 486/6
JDH Brett Manso 175/6
{ JDH Lady Vleck Manso 37/5
Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
Mr H Thor Manso 732/5 is a young bull that has created extreme excitement around the world due to his outstanding build, proven pedigree, and first offspring. This young bull was shown at the side of his dam when she was named Grand Champion at BOTH Fort Worth & San Antonio Stock Shows. In his first showring debut, Thor was named as the International Calf Champion. He went on to accumulate a number of other wins, including an International Junior Champion title and the Reserve Grand Champion at the Kick-Off Classic. Thor is an extremely attractive bull, with his pigmentation, a moderate frame, and extremely heavy muscle. Many of our international clients love this bull and as a result, his offspring are surfacing in the show ring and pastures around the world. Thor 732/5 is the sire to our current young champion bull, Mr H Statesman Manso 372/0. We expect Thor to be one of our most heavily used bulls due to his TOTALITY!
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Mr H M A N H A T T A N 733/5 Video
ABBA No. 937436
(+)JDH Karu Manso 800
Mr J&M New York 825
Dakota Manso 599 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Rem S. Manso 707
KC Atari Gem 225/2
Double Take Manso 229/8 { +BNA +JDH Audra Manso 929/5
+JDH Mr Manso 854/4
Atlas Manso 328/3 { (+)JDH +JDH Lady Manso 953/3
Lady H Whitney Manso 101/31 +Lady H Mariana Manso 812
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
{ +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
Mr H Manhattan Manso 733/5 is a large-framed, heavy boned, muscular bull that excels in length and capacity. He is ideal in his breed character with a docile disposition. Manhattan 733/5 sires offspring that are high performing in the economic traits of weaning, yearling and milking ability. Mr H Manhattan Manso 733/5 is backed by several of the most influential sires in the breed, including (+)JDH Karu Manso 800, (+)JDH Dakota Manso 800, +BNA Double Take 229/8, +JDH Mr Manso 854/4, (+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3 and FG Monterrey Manso 153/0. Limited semen is available on Manhattan 733/5.
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High Performance Large Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Lady H Whitney Manso 101/31 Dam to Manhattan 733/5
Desirable Characteristics of a Brahman Bull Barrel Sprung Ribs, Thick, Deep Hips Long, Slight slope from hooks to pins, good width between pins
Rump Broad, Slight Slope
Hump Proportionate Size, Centered
Back Long and Level from Hump to Hips
Neck Thick, Muscular
Forehead Broad, Sloping
Head Moderate Length, Broad, Character Eyes Full, Good width Ears Medium, Rounded tips, Well Pigmented
Tail Long, Thick Tail
Muzzle Full, wide
Hindquarter Broad, Deep, Full Flank Level, Full
Shoulders Smooth, Broad
Hocks Proper angulation, Not Straight
Dewlap Folds of fine skin
Legs Clean, Dense, Strong, Solid
Chest Forearm Wide, Deep Strong, Straight Elbows
Scrotum Well proportioned, Neat Sheath Feet Short and Neat, Straight, not turned in or out Clean Navel, Not pendulous
Balance Proportionate throughout, Stand square on feet and legs
Pasterns Short, Moderate Slope
Disposition Alert, Docile
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Mr H
O C U 936/6
Video ABBA No. 953111 2017 International Reserve Calf Champion 2017 All American Calf Champion
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1
(+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3
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(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 +JDH Lady Manso 76/1
+JDH Lady Manso 251/9
Mr. Manso 627/8F { JDH JDH Miss Vanessa Manso 434/7
Mr H Arctic Ice Manso 432
Double Take Manso 229/8 { +BNA JDH Lady Kro Manso 212
Lady EE Brandeis Manso 35
+Lady Heritage Manso 174
(+)Mr. BP 594
{ +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
2017 National Reserve Intermediate Champion High Peformance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
Mr H Ocu Manso 936/6 is an impact sire that has already been used in Central America, South America, and Africa. In addition to his success internationally the first progeny of Ocu have been garnering championships here in the USA. Ocu offers an exclusive and outcross pedigree, being sired by the proven Vanguard Sire (+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3 and out of a former show winner and now proven dam that carries some of our foundation genetics. We have always liked Ocu due to his moderate frame size, bone, depth, and positive performance indicators for Growth, Milk, & Ribeye Area. As a result of his practical build, a number of judges marked Ocu high with him receiving division recognitions at BOTH the National & International Shows. We plan to use this sire extensively due to his pedigree and functional build which compliments many of our females.
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Mr H V E G A 301/2
Video
ABBA No. 911185 2013 International Intermediate Champion 2014 Grand Champion Ark-La-Miss Fair
+JDH Mr Elmo Manso
+JDH Elroy Manso 712/4
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2014 International Reserve Junior Champion
(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso $JDH Lady Ellis Manso
JDH Lady Rem Em Manso
Remington Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady Em Manso
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
Sterling Manso { JDH JDH Lady Manso 926/1
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
+JDH Carmen Aristo Manso
+JDH Mr. Union Manso
{ JDH Prema Bac Manso
Calving Ease Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 is a bull that I reach for when it’s time to straighten a topline, shorten a bull’s sheath or a heifer’s navel. He is what I refer to as a “closer”. In baseball the closer is typically the pitcher that comes in during the 9th inning to hold the lead and finish the game. Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 can take an ordinary Brahman cow and produce a good calf. He can take a good cow and produce a great calf! Vega 301/2 has done just that for ranches around the world. Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 is the sire to the 2021 National Grand Champion bull, Mr Bar D MN Ghost Rider 120. He is also the sire to our current show heifer Lady H Hayley Manso 378/0, as well as MN Ranch’s champion heifer Lady MN Gypsy Manso 219. Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 is out of one of our long-time proven donors that is in the pedigree of some our greatest, +Lady H Mariana Manso 812. Vega 301/2 can breed gray with a gray cow and red with a red cow.
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Mr H
O X F O R D 604/4 Video ABBA No. 931600 2015 International Calf Champion 2016 Reserve Grand Champion - Nashville 2016 International Reserve Junior Champion 2016 Reserve Grand Champion - Brenham
+Mr Winchester Magnum 999
+TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7 +Ms JR Red Lotto 278
Didor 435 { JJ+KRWest Ms America 255
+Mr H Red Rhino 765
3H X-Ray 825 { +Mr +Miss 3-S Kelli 848
+Lady H Trisha Rojo 61/9 +Lady H Jazz 281
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{
+HK Passport 777 +5M Miss Magnum Molly 167
+Mr HCC 10/0
{ Dream Girl “Jasmin” 132
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Champion Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Mr H Oxford Rojo 604/4 is one of our most recognized red sires due to the success that he has played around the world. When Oxford was born, we knew that he was special due to his color, moderate frame size, muscle, depth, and bone. We showed this bull with great success, and he accumulated two International Division titles as well as a number of other championships in ABBA Approved Shows. Oxford is sired by the popular and proven +TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7 and out of one of our former champions, +Lady H Trisha Rojo 61/9, who went on to reach the Register of Renown with her first two calves. One of the most recognized sons of Oxford is the many time winner and herd sire Mr H Marco Rojo 190/8. Based on the amount of semen used and reports of superior calves sired by Oxford 604/4, we expect to see many more breed influencers in the near future. We recommend Oxford as a sire for both heifers and cows, with his low birth weight and high performance. If you are looking for a sire that combines the best of pedigree, performance, and phenotype, give Mr H Oxford Rojo 604/4 serious consideration!
Mr H P O L A R I S 73/9 Video
ABBA No. 884378 Many times Class and Division Champion at Major Shows
#SS Principe de Siguacan
Mr H Cavalier Manso 700
Karu Manso 800 { (+)JDH SS Barbara V8-D-Union
+Lady H Heritage Manso 86
Sir Braxton Manso { JDH Miss V8 950/3
+BNA Double Take Manso
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Kacy Manso 788 JDH Lady Kro Manso
JDH Sir Chaparral Manso
{ JDH Lady Kroll Manso
High Peformance Large Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
Mr H Polaris Manso 73/9 is a gentle giant! His large frame and black pigmentation can be intimidating. Polaris 73/9 was shown by Amie Ferguson Nunez from Louisiana through most of his show career, where he bannered at several major shows. Mr H Polaris Manso 73/9 is sired by one of our all-time favorites, Mr H Cavalier Manso 700, who is out of the legendary #SS Principe de Siguacan 87/8, a sire that has given us outstanding calves over the last 20 years. The dam of Polaris 73/9 is the Register of Renown female, +Lady H Kacy Manso 788, who is also dam to our proven and popular sire, Mr H Morton Manso 964/7. Polaris 73/9 is a bull that will increase frame size, shorten the sheath on a bull, and shorten the navel on a heifer. He adds length of body and dark pigmentation. Polaris 73/9 can produce gray with a gray cow or red with a red cow.
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Mr H
B R E A K E R 103/7 Video
ABBA No. 959630 2019 International Intermediate Champion
+Mr. V8 287/5
+Mr. V8 960/5
+Miss V8 552/5
V8 440/4 { Mr. +Miss V8 4/5
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso 847/5
Mr Brahman Manso 175 { JDH +JDH Lady Remington Manso 194/4
Miss Libertad Slugger 170/1 Miss V8 505/6
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V8 777/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 611/4
+Mr. V8 846/5
{ (=)JJ Ms Didor Crat 201/1
2019 National Reserve Senior Champion Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Champion Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire Female Semen
Mr H Breaker Manso 103/7 is without question one of our most popular sires due to the quality of his offspring. We showed Breaker to win an International & Reserve National Division Title. Although impressive, it is not his show ring record that is the attraction to this sire, but rather the growth, bone, volume, and outcross pedigree that he offers. The sire to Breaker is the International Champion +Mr. V8 960/5 that we have bred with great success. The dam to Breaker is a proven donor for both us and Carlos Lee and is sired by the Vanguard Sire (+) JDH Sir Liberty Manso and out of a daughter of the International Champion +Mr. V8 846/5 “The Rock” and the Maternal Merit Cow who is also the dam to (=)JJ Cuatro Didor 919/1. As you might expect based on these powerful & proven genetics, Breaker charts positive for the traits of Growth & Carcass. The first progeny by Breaker have done extremely well in the show ring for us and our clients in addition to being well received in the marketplace. The future is bright for Breaker and based on his popularity, we would expect that he will be one of the most widely used sires in the breed.
Mr H
M A R C O 190/8
Video
ABBA No. 970714 2020 Reserve Junior Champion - Fort Worth 2020 International Intermediate Champion
+TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7
Mr H Oxford Rojo 604/4
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+Mr Winchester Magnum 999 +Ms JR Red Lotto 278
+Lady H Trisha Rojo 61/9
H Red Rhino 765 { +Mr +Lady H Jazz 281
+Mr Winchester Magnum 999
Passport 777 { +HK +5M Miss Magnum Molly 167
Lady H Maggie Rojo 777/5
DB Southern Style 473/7
DB Rebel 139/0
{ DB Southern Style 22/2
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Champion Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
Mr H Marco Rojo 190/8 is one of our popular young red sires. Marco was shown successfully and picked up numerous division wins, including a division championship at the International Show. The success of Marco should not be surprising as his sire, Mr H Oxford Rojo 604/4, was a many time champion and Marco’s pedigree contains some of the most proven genetics in our program and the breed. In addition to the powerful build and breed leading pedigree that Marco offers, you have to appreciate that he charts positive for ALL of the traditional traits of Birth Weight, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, and Milking Ability. It should also be noted that the first calves by Marco have been outstanding. We look forward to the continued success of this young sire as his offspring continue to excel.
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Mr H
T I T U S 122/7
Video
ABBA No. 959616
(+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3
+JDH Mr Manso 854/4
{
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1 +JDH Lady Manso 251/9
+JDH Lady Manso 953/3
Sage Manso 92/1 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 429/1
#SS Principe de Siguacan 87/8
Karu Manso 800 { (+)JDH (SS Barbara V8-D-Union)
+Lady H Principe Sweet Manso 757 +Lady Heritage Manso 86
JDH Sir Braxton Manso 78/4
{ Miss V8 950/3
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Champion Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire Female Semen
The Secret Weapon! Mr H Titus Manso 122/7 is not a bull that we showed or promoted very heavily until we saw his first calves. We should not have been surprised by the “sire power” that Titus offers with his pedigree, performance, and phenotype. Titus is the product of two Register of Renown parents, +JDH Mr. Manso 854/4 who has literally sired champions around the world, and +Lady H Principe Sweet Manso 757 who has produced 48 offspring in the USA and Panama including a Register of Renown Cow and National Champion Bull. We would have to call Titus our most performance-oriented bull as he charts positive for 14 of the 16 measured traits including a -0.1 BW EPD that is validated by 65-73 lbs. calves and a top 20% ranking for both Marling and Ribeye Area. To complete this valuable package, study the stoutness, rib shape, muscle, and overall eye appeal of this sire. We think Titus could be the next “Big Deal”!
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Mr H
P R I D E
M A D D O of X 684/8 Video
ABBA No. 977364 2020 National Reserve Grand Champion 2019 National Reserve Calf Champion 2021 International Grand Champion 2020 Fort Worth Reserve Intermediate Champion 2020 International Intermediate Grand Champion 2021 State Fair of Texas Grand Champion 2021 Champion of the World 2020 Sugar Classic Grand Champion +JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253
V8 900/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9 +Lady H Alexi Manso 790
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Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
{
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8 +Lady H Leala Manso 243
High Peformance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
On September 18, 2018, we were blessed with a bouncing bull calf that has been a lot of fun to show and breed. He certainly created a lot of interest around the world. Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8 is what we consider to be the top son of the legendary +Mr H Maddox Manso 684. The dam to “Pride” is a former show winner and one of our all-time proven donors +Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9, who has produced close to 40 registered offspring including 11 show winners and multiple herd sires and donors. Not only has Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8 been a favorite of judges, he is also backed by proven genetics with every animal in the first two generations of his pedigree reaching the ABBA Register of Renown, and his powerful build and performance predictors have attracted cattleman from around the globe. “Pride” is moderate framed, stout structured, big bodied, heavy muscled, with a long and level topline, and a tight sheath. Progressive Brahman breeders and those from other breeds that are looking to incorporate new genetics appreciate the combination of Growth and Carcass that “Pride” offers. The early offspring from this young sire indicate that Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8 will pass along his superiority. The future should be fun with the success of this great sire and his offspring!
Mr H
B U B B A 66/7 Video
ABBA No. 958640 2018 International Grand Champion
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253
Mr. Fit Deacon Del Rey 195/4
{
+Mr V8 900/4 +Miss V8 423/4
+Miss RB 449/0
Rey Te { +#JADL S Bar Miss 358/7
HK Blueprint 575
Blue Blood 986 { HK HK Millionairis 359/2
3X-HK Ms. Blueprint 158
Ms. 3X Red Dynasty 11/4
Mr 3X Millenium 2000
{ Miss 3X Red Dynasty 20
2019 International Reserve Junior Champion Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Show Champion Breed Champion Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
As a calf, Mr H Bubba Rojo 66/7 was the 2018 International Grand Champion Red Bull. This sire was selected champion by many of the most respected judges in the industry due to his practical build, being a moderate frame, heavy structure, big body, thick hind quarter, and an attractive package. It should not be surprising that Bubba’s first calves have been named champion around the world due to their superiority. Breeders who are looking for outcross genetics will appreciate that Bubba is unrelated to many of today’s popular lines and is backed be a pedigree that combines some of the most foundation genetics from HK Cattle & 3X Ranch. The progressive breeders who are looking to not only add a powerful phenotype and an outcross pedigree to their program will also appreciate that Bubba produces low birth weight, rapid growing offspring, and daughters that should be heavy milkers based on his Milk EPD. Time will tell, but we think Bubba has the pieces to be a legendary sire!
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Visual Evaluation of Brahman Bulls When visually evaluating bulls (or cows), I want them to look like Brahmans. Gray hair coats if gray, red hair coat if Red. They have to look like Brahmans. Next, I like to begin on the ground with the feet and legs and then move up the body. I want to watch them standing still and then walking on a flat surface to see how they place their feet and walk. The front feet and forequarter are the steering mechanism while the hind feet and hindquarters are the power source. All four feet should be the same size and have evenly sized toes that are similar in shaped without any corkscrewing or overlapping. Small toes are a genetic issue and should be avoided. The front feet should be parallel to each other while the hind feet should be turned out about 20 degrees. In the show ring we try to make both of the front and hind hooves parallel but it’s not natural. Going up the legs from the hooves, they should meet the pasterns at about a 45-degree angle (perhaps a little higher in the front feet). Avoid bulls that have very upright front pasterns or very low (“coon footed”) hind pasterns to avoid lameness. Observing from the side at a walk, the bull’s hind foot should cover his forefoot’s footprint. This is the best indication of overall structural correctness. The bull should walk smoothly without any sign of limping or head bobbing that might indicate lameness. Observed from the side, the forelegs should be straight and the hindlegs should have a slight crook in them, so the hind feet are placed just a little under the bull. Hindlegs that are too straight or too crooked can cause lameness and reduce interest in breeding. Evaluated from the rear, the widest part of the bull should be through the middle of the rump or round and his hind legs should be wide and squarely spaced. His hocks may turn in slightly (just like his hind feet turn out slightly). Viewed from the front, the bull should have smooth shoulders and his elbow joints should not be prominent. Working up the body, the bull should be long bodied and deep from his chest to his barrel (where his stomach is located) but not wastey or “potbellied”. He should also be wide through his chest and barrel. Often the terms used are “deep chested” and “well sprung ribs” to express this desirable condition. It is easy to find outlier bulls that are “short bodied” (not long) but often harder to look at two long bodied bulls and decide which is longest. If you can’t do that, both bulls are good. Next, I want the bull to have a strong topline. Brahman bulls have large humps (a valuable breed characteristic) and which makes the topline difficult to evaluate. My recommendation is to evaluate the topline from where you can see it back to the bull’s hip. Cattle that that have a large dip in the middle of the top of their back are thought to be less well muscled. The topline can be evaluated for its length and width as well as straightness. Brahmans naturally have a hip somewhat higher than their shoulder and usually higher for their age than nonBrahman or Bos taurus breeds. This can give them a higher frame score and overall larger physical appearance. Don’t evaluate Brahman bulls on hip size alone, look at the entire bull. Also, Brahman cattle tend to have a greater slope from their hips (“hooks”) to their tailbones (“pins”) than Bos taurus breeds. In my opinion, this may actually improve calving ease and is a characteristic of the breed. Next, I want to evaluate the head and neck, especially the head. The male sex hormone testosterone shapes the head in the bull just as the female hormone estrogen shapes the heifer’s head. The head should look balanced in size (not too big nor too small) and will be squarer in shape than a heifer’s or especially a cow’s. Ears will be more prominent, horns or scurs may be present, and the hair (Gray or Red, depending on the genetic color of the Brahman) will be darker in intensity and pigment. Eyes should be wide set and clear and the nostrils should be evenly sized, spaced, and shaped. In my opinion, the nose pigmentation should be solid black. The mouth should have upper and lower jaws that meet perfectly when the mouth is closed. If the upper or lower mandibles are shorter than the opposite, that is a severe genetic problem that should be avoided. The neck will be shorter and thicker than those in cows.
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Joe C. Paschal Livestock Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Corpus Christi, Texas j-paschal@tamu.edu
The two last points of interest are the sheath and the scrotum. They probably should be discussed first but since all breeding age bulls should have a breeding soundness examination (BSE) conducted on them (and a trichomoniasis test too), any real issues in this area will be uncovered with the BSE. However, I want to relate my thoughts in general on physical evaluation. In evaluating the sheath of Brahman (indeed any breed) bulls, I look at three factors. How far down does the sheath extend, what is the angle of the sheath and finally, how large is the opening of the prepuce (where his penis emerges from his sheath)? Long ago I was taught that the bull’s sheath should extend no lower than an imaginary line drawn from the bull’s hocks forward to his knees. The sheath could touch the line but should not extend below this imaginary A – B line. Second, the angle of the sheath drawn to meet the back of the front legs should fall no lower than the back of the front pasterns. Finally, the bull’s preputial opening should be small and tight, realizing that older bulls will have larger openings than younger bulls. Again, in my opinion, bulls need to be acceptable in two out of these three factors. If they are acceptable in all three that is perfect. The last physical evaluation is the scrotum. If a bull passes his BSE that indicates that he is fertile and sound (there is a physical evaluation in the BSE as well as the reproductive evaluation). I prefer bulls that are acceptable in scrotal circumference (“acceptable” depends on the age of the bull but a yearling bull should be at least 30 centimeters). Scrotal circumferences that are larger than the minimum are desirable in that they are related to reduced age at puberty in the bull’s sons and daughters and make for larger storage areas. However, as they are an indicator of maturing rate and mature size, I don’t suggest selecting for really large circumferences. Next, both testicles inside the scrotum should be the same size and shape and not too hard, too soft or too warm to the touch as those could indicate illness or injury (but likely your veterinarian will catch that). Last, observe the bull’s ability to raise and lower his scrotum (and testicles). For hot climate adapted breeds like the Brahman, it is critical that he be able to reduce the effects of body heat and ambient temperature. Of course, on very cold days, he will need to be able to do the opposite too!
Dr. Joe C. Paschal speaking about Visual Evaluation of Brahman Bulls at the Heritage Cattle Company Field Day, November 2021
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Mr H
K E L T O N 308/9 Video
ABBA No. 997154 2021 International Reserve Intermediate Champion
JDH Jene Manso 117/8
JDH Turkana Manso 607/6
Mr Hooks Manso 352/7 { JDH JDH Lady Ninfa Manso 58/7
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
Boogalu Manso 266/5 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 383/5
JDH Clanton de Manso 313/8
Woodson de Manso 206/7 { (+)JDH $JDH Ms Amos Manso 495
Lady Slugger Kay Manso 763/4 JDH Lucky Lady Manso 606/7
(=)JDH Riddell Manso 929/6
{ JDH Lady Prichard Manso 875/6
2021 State Fair of Texas Reserve Senior Champion Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Kelton Manso 308/9 is a moderate framed, stout built, heavy muscled, deep ribbed, long bodied, and level made bull. This superior made herd sire prospect has been shown successfully, picking up Reserve Division wins at both the 2021 International & State Fair of Texas Shows. As one might expect based on his phenotype, Kelton is sired by JDH Turkana Manso 607/6, a bull who has done both Heritage Cattle Company & J.D. Hudgins, Inc. - J. Forgason Divison a great job as validated by him being recognized with an International Grand Champion Get of Sire title and his offspring excelling in the show ring and receiving the top dollar when sold. The dam to Kelton is a young donor who is backed by a proven pedigree that combines the National & International Champion JDH Clanton De Manso and a daughter of the Maternal Performance Sire (=)JDH Ridell Manso. To further add value to this outstanding bull, Kelton charts positive for 13 of the 16 measured performance traits which includes a moderate Birth Weight EPD, extreme Growth, and superior Carcass Quality.
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Mr H
A B L E 307/9
Video
ABBA No. 997153 2020 All American Reserve Grand Champion
JDH Jene Manso 117/8
JDH Turkana Manso 607/6
2020 Sugar Classic Reserve Intermediate Champion
Mr Hooks Manso 352/7 { JDH JDH Lady Ninfa Manso 58/7
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
Boogalu Manso 266/5 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 383/5
+JDH Sir Shank manso 51/7
Sir Lawford Manso 616/6 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Didor Manso 6
Lady H Barbie Manso 319/2
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
{ +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
High Peformance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Able Manso 307/9 is one of the most exciting young sires in the breed that has the components to be a breed influencer. Most appreciate the build of this young sire that is sound structured, stout made, big bodied, heavy muscled, and ideal for breed character. Due to his superior phenotype, Able was selected as the Reserve Grand Champion at the 2020 All American as well as division champion at a number of ABBA Open Shows. In addition to his show ring success, it should be noted that Able was the Overall High Scanning (carcass ultrasound) Bull at the 2020 All American and as might be expected, ranks in the top 1/3 of the breed for REA & Marbling and in the top half of the breed for WW, YW, and Milk. Mr H Able Manso 307/9 was one of the first calves to be sired by JDH Turkana Manso 607/6, who has been siring winners and sale toppers for us. The dam to Able is Lady H Barbie Manso 319/2, the 2015 Reserve National Champion, one of our top donors, and the daughter of one of our most influential donors +Lady H Mariana Manso 812.
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Mr H
M A L O N E 326/9 Video
ABBA No. 1006194 2020 Sugar Classic Calf Champion 2020 National Reserve Calf Champion 2021 Rio Grande Reserve Intermediate Champion +JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253
V8 900/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9 +Lady H Alexi Manso 790
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
{ +Lady H Leala Manso 243
2021 State Fair of Texas Reserve Grand Champion 2021 Winter Classic Intermediate Champion High Peformance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
At first glance, Mr H Malone Manso 326/9 will make you feel like you have walked in to a department store you can’t afford to shop in. This incredibly masculine yet handsome bull has always attracted a crowd. I can remember several collegic judging teams commenting that they had never seen a Brahman bull this good! It is fun to see the initial reaction of visitiors and Brahman ethusiasts when they see him for the first time. Mr H Malone 326/9 is a full brother to the 2021 International Grand Champion Bull, Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8. Of course, Malone offers many of the same characteristics as his brother in terms of a proven pedigree that is backed by all Register of Renowns in the first two generations and a progressive performance profile. Malone is the result of crossing two of the most proven animals in our herd, +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 and +Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9. In comparison to his brother, Malone is growthier and offers a more progressive Marbling EPD that ranks in the top 5% of the breed. We are extremely excited about the future of Malone in the show ring and as a herd sire.
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Mr H
H I G H L A N D 363/0 Video
ABBA No. 1014755 Exciting up and coming Sire! Our highest performing bull to date!
+Mr. V8 777/4
Mr V8 756/7
V8 702/3 { +Mr. +Miss V8 666/3 (+)JDH Karu Manso 800 +JJ Ms West Didor 96
+Miss V8 410/6
{
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Mr Manso 360/1 { +JDH +Lady Heritage Manso 173
Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 +Lady H Fanci Manso 652
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253
{ JDH Chaffee Manso 420/4
High Peformance Large Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
When you drive the pastures at Heritage Cattle Company, one thing you will notice is that we prefer medium sized cattle. The majority of our herd bulls are between 2,200 to 2,400 pounds. Our mature cows average 1,300 to 1,500 pounds. To keep our cattle at this frame size, occassionally we incorporate larger genetics. We are excited about this young sire for just that. Mr H Highland Manso 363/0 is one of our all-time high performing bulls. This young bull is sired by Mr. V8 756/7 “Megastroke”, who is a son of the Reserve International Champion +Mr. V8 777/4 “Powerstoke” and +Miss V8 410/6, who produced 2 two herd sires and a Reserve National Champion Female. The dam to Highland is a many time show winner and one of our donors ,Lady H Mystic 151/0, who is the result of two Register of Renown parents +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 and +Lady H Fanci Manso 652. As you might expect due to his superior actual growth, Highland ranks in the top ¼ of the breed for Growth, ½ for Ribeye Area EPD, and 4% for Marbling. We will use this sire as an outcross to many of our traditional lines and to breed to some of our smaller framed females for added growth and performance.
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Mr H
L A N S I N G 354/0 Video
ABBA No. 1014749 We plan to use this bull a lot!
+Mr. V8 777/4
Mr V8 756/7
V8 702/3 { +Mr. +Miss V8 666/3 (+)JDH Karu Manso 800 +JJ Ms West Didor 96
+Miss V8 410/6
{
Mr. V8 924/5
V8 287/5 { +Mr. +JDH Rodea Manso 848/5
Miss V8 666/6
Miss V8 150/6
{
(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso 590/6 Miss V8 263/5
Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Lansing Manso 354/0 is a young bull that we are excited about due to his superior phenotype and breed leading pedigree. Study the heavy structure, muscle, depth of rib, length, and overall eye appeal of this bull. He is sired by Mr. V8 756/7 “Megastroke”, who was a former show bull for V8 Ranch and one of the growthiest bulls in the breed. Megastroke is sired by the Reserve International Champion and known female producer, +Mr. V8 777/4. The dam to Megastroke is +Miss V8 410/6, who was a Fort Worth Grand Champion, and more importantly the dam to a Reserve National Champion Female and two proven herd sires. The dam to Lansing is Miss V8 666/6, a good producer for us with one of her sons winning numerous shows including being named the 2017 All American Reserve Grand Champion for Katelynn Williams. It should be noted that 666/6 is by the National & Reserve International Champion, Mr. V8 924/5, and Miss V8 150/6 ,who is also the dam to Miss V8 439/6, an influential cow to our herd.
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Mr H
S T A T E S M A N 372/0 Video
ABBA No. 1020612 2021 International Reserve Calf Champion
+JDH Elroy Manso 712/4
Mr H Thor Manso 732/5
2021 State Fair of Texas Reserve Intermediate Champion
Mr Elmo Manso 309/4 { +JDH JDH Lady Rem Em Manso 251/3 +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 JDH Lady Babs Manso 486/6
Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2
{
Mr H Walks Alone Manso 558/4
Impression Manso 719/4 { +JDH Miss RB 453/0
Lady H Bella Manso 24/7 Lady H Sue Manso 873
{
Mr H Arctic Ice Manso 432 +Lady Heritage Manso 174
Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Show Champion Breed Character
Mr H Statesman Manso 372/0 is one of our exciting “young guns” that was named International Reserve Calf Champion and then picked up numerous class wins and division titles over his show career. This young sire is by our former champion and herd bull, Mr H Thor Manso 732/5. His dam is a young cow that is destined for the donor pen and is sired by the former show bull, Mr H Walks Alone Manso 558/4, and an International Show Class Winner and proven dam, Lady H Sue Manso 873. Based on his pedigree, eye appeal, and show record, we think Statesman will be the kind of sire to produce the show heifers for which Heritage Cattle Company has built a reputation. Keep an eye out for exciting things by this guy!
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Mr H
C O N W A Y 422/0 Video
ABBA No. 1032003 Look for this Young Bull in the Winner’s Circle!
+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F JDH Domino Manso 42 JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
{
Mr V8 114/6
V8 846/5 { +Mr +Miss V8 495/5
Miss V8 868/6
Miss V8 416/6
{
+Mr V8 189/4 +Miss V8 933/5
High Performance Large Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Conway Manso 422/0 is a bull that we created from some older genetics. Conway is a full brother to the Waylon bull and Berkley cow who you may recall, and who both won numerous championships for their owners. We LOVE this bull due to his moderate frame size, stoutness, rib shape, muscle, and pigmentation. Conway is a son of +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 and out of a proven dam that combines the proven and popular genetics including the International Champion +Mr. V8 846/5 “The Rock”, the International Champion +Miss V8 38/6, and the International Sale High Selling Record Holder Miss V8 416/6. For those looking to add some carcass value, analyze the genetic predictors of Conway that rank in the top 25% of the breed for Ribeye Area and 10% for Marbling. We look forward to the future of this calf and think that he will be popular based on his pedigree, phenotype, and performance data!
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Mr H
P R E S C O T T 419/0 Video
ABBA No. 1032001 2021 Kick-Off Classic Calf Champion
JDH Jene Manso 117/8
JDH Turkana Manso 607/6
2021 State Fair of Texas Calf Champion
Mr Hooks Manso 352/7 { JDH JDH Lady Ninfa Manso 58/7
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
Boogalu Manso 266/5 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 383/5
+JDH Elroy Manso 712/4
Mr Elmo Manso 309/4 { +JDH JDH Lady Rem Em Manso 251/3
Lady H Ambrosia Manso 731/5 JDH Ms Woolton Manso 594
(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso 616/6
{ JDH Lady Neila Manso 25/7
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Show Champion Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray
Because of his early show ring performance, eye appealing look, and proven pedigree, Mr H Prescott Manso 419/0 is one of our most popular young bulls. Prescott kicked off his show career with a Calf Champion Title at the Kick-Off Classic and has since racked up a number of class and division wins. Judges from all sectors of the industry appreciate this calf, but it is most important to us the interest that Prescott has received from breeders around the world due to his eye appealing phenotype. It should also be recognized that the EPD’s of Prescott indicate that he should produce light birth weight offspring that grow rapidly to an early endpoint, further adding value to his profile. All of the previously mentioned accolades should not come as a surprise as Prescott’s outstanding pedigree combines the proven sire JDH Turkana Manso 607/6 with a many time champion and now donor dam, Lady H Ambrosia Manso 731/5, who is the result of crossing the influence of +JDH Mr. Elmo Manso and the Vanguard Sire (+)JDH Lawford Manso.
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Mr H
S A R G E N T 499/1 Video
ABBA No. 1035286 Look for this Young Bull in the Winner’s Circle!
+TJF Mr Smokin Gun 109/7
Mr H Albertazzi Rojo 315/2
Winchester Magnum 999 { +Mr +Ms JR Red Lotto 278 +Mr HCC 10/0 Dream Girl Jasmin 132
+Lady H Jazz 281
{
TR Mighty Bruce
Apache 707/4 { KC Ms Vernon Red 483/7
HK Triple Ms. 165
HK Ms. X-Ray 915
{
+Mr 3H X-Ray 825 HK Ms. Visa Brasil 527
High Performance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Sargent Rojo 499/1 is our most exciting young red calf. There is so much to appreciate about this dark red, big boned, huge bodied, and thick ended calf. Not only is he built right but when you also study his pedigree, you notice he is the result of the “Golden Cross” combination of +Passport and +X-Ray. The sire to Sargent is the 2015 International Champion, Mr H Albertazzi Rojo 315/2, who is a top son of the popular +TJF Mr. Smoking Gun 109/7 and out of a many time champion and now Register of Renown donor, +Lady H Jazz 281. The dam to Sargent is an HK bred cow that combines “Massive” with the legendary +Mr. 3H X-Ray 825. We don’t raise many red ones, but when we do they are GOOD!
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Mr H
T A I T O N 478/1 Video
ABBA No. 1035268 Keep an eye on this guy! Potential breed changer!
+Mr V8 458/7
BRC Dutton 376/8
Mr Elmo Manso 309/4 { +JDH Miss V8 100/7
+Miss V8 21/8
V8 380/6 { +Mr +Miss V8 382/7
+Mr V8 960/5
V8 287/5 { +Mr +Miss V8 522/5
Lady H Nora Manso 982/6
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
{ +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
Mr H Taiton Manso 478/1 is a young bull that offers a “stacked” pedigree! Study the genetics behind this guy and you will see the Reserve National Champion and popular sire BRC Dutton, +Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble”, the two-time International Champion +Miss V8 21/8 “Boom Shakalaka”, the International Champion +Mr. V8 960/5, and the legendary +Lady H Mariana Manso 812... these are all in the first two generations! To further add to the value of this young sire prospect, he ranks in the top 15% of the breed for Growth and 1/3 for Milk EPD, indicating that he should be a herd influencer through the infusion of his genetics. The outstanding pedigree and performance of Taiton should not overshadow his superior build that is growthy, stylish, big boned, heavy muscled, and deep ribbed.
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JDH
Turkana Manso
607/6 Video
ABBA No. 920589 JDH Mr Hooks Manso
Calving Ease Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Proven Sire
JDH Jene Manso
Sir Lawford Manso { (+)JDH =JDH Miss Pensacola Manso
JDH Lady Ninfa Manso
Datapack Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady Fab Manso
JDH Boogalu Manso 266/5
Jaxon de Manso { JDH JDH Lady Manso 181/3
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
JDH Lady Manso 383/5
JDH Saltillo Manso
{ JDH Lady Manso 580/2
JDH
Mr Monroe Manso
416/8 Video
ABBA No. 905899
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(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso
High Performance Moderate Frame Breed Character Renowned Ancestry
JDH Prophet Manso 424/7
Proven Sire
JDH Lady Dianne Manso
Madison de Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady Bara Manso
JDH Miss Suzanne Manso
Mr Brandon Manso { +JDH JDH Armelle Manso
JDH Mr Elliott Manso
Mr Gibson Manso { JDH =JDH Miss Viola Manso
+JDH Annissa Manso
(+)JDH Madison de Manso
{ JDH Miss Dakota Manso 205
+JDH
Elroy Manso
712/4 Video
Calving Ease High Performance Disposition Moderate Frame Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Breeds Red or Gray Proven Sire
ABBA No. 890743
Madison de Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady Bara Manso
(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso
+JDH Mr Elmo Manso
$JDH Lady Ellis Manso
Armand Lane Manso { (=)JDH JDH Lady Bud Manso
(+)JDH Remington Manso
Sugar Crata 45 { +JK JDH Phodid Manso
JDH Lady Rem Em Manso
(+)JDH Atari Manso
{ JDH Queen Emily Manso
JDH Lady Em Manso
JDH
Sir Gideon Manso
480/1
ABBA No. 855038 High Performance Moderate Frame Carcass Sire Breed Character Renowned Ancestry Proven Sire
(+)Mr V8 202/3 (+)JDH Madison de Manso 737/4 +JDH Lady Rem J Manso 2
(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso 616/6
{
JDH Lady Bara Manso 162/5
Poncho de Manso 874/4 { JDH JDH Auntie M Manso 638/4
(+)JDH Mr Crat Manso 651/2
V8 202/3 { (+)Mr +JDH Lady Crat L Manso 30
JDH Lady Bo Manso 24/5
JDH Lady Sambo Manso 76
JDH Sambo Ray Manso 220/2
{ JDH Princess Hagge Manso 691/2
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QUALITY GENETICS 21300 Pickens Rd. Washington, TX 77880, USA 936.878.9996 | Fax: 936.878.2986 Español-Adriana: 979.204.2512 E-mail: info@qualitygenetics.us
Desirable Characteristics of a Brahman Cow
Ears Medium, Rounded tips, Dark Pigmented
Head Broad, Moderate Length, Character, Feminine
Hump Medium sized, rounded, smooth Neck Long, thin neck
Back Wide, long and level
Eyes Round, dark
Rump Wide and long, Slight Slope Vulva Well developed, defined size and shape
Face Wide, expressive
Hips Long, Slight slope from hooks to pins
Muzzle Proportionate, open, wide nostrils
Tail Long, medium
Shoulders Smooth, Broad Dewlap Folds of fine skin
Udder Developed, balanced
Chest Wide, Deep
Teats Symmetrical, medium-sized, intact
Barrel Broad, deep, spring ribs Pasterns Strong, flexible
Navel Clean, smooth
Disposition Alert, Docile
Feet/Hooves Symmetrical, strong, deep heeled
Bones Flat, wide, clean, solid
Balance Allow firm, long, fluid, natural weight shifting
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Lady H Katrisha Manso 610/4 ABBA No. 933078 (+)JDH Mr Charley Manso 590/6
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1 +JDH Lady Manso 76/1
Remington Manso 784/2 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Manso 294/9
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Alexi Manso 790
+Lady Leala Manso 243
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Gregory R Manso 386/5 { (+)JDH +JDH Ldy Equito Manso 438/2
Heritage Copano’s Pride 362
{ JDH Mercedes Manso 484
Lady H Katrisha Manso 610/4 is one of the most powerful females to wear the “H” brand. Of course, you must love the mass of this former show cow due to her bone, volume, length, levelness, muscle, and amazing udder. This superior phenotype is expected as she is the result of two Register of Renown parents. Katrisha is sired by +JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1, who is one of the most widely used sires around the world with over 500 progeny registered in the USA that includes numerous champions and influential sires & dams. The dam to Katrisha is +Lady H Alexi Manso 790 who has produced numerous show winners, multiple donor dams, and a proven herd sire for us. Katrisha offers one of the most proven, popular, and progressive pedigrees in the breed. As a result of her superior phenotype and pedigree, Katrisha ranks in the top 15% of the breed for Growth and charts positive for the essential carcass traits of Ribeye Area and Marbling. We have and will continue to utilize this donor due to her powerful build and outcross pedigree to many of our current bloodlines.
Lady H Barbie Manso 319/2 ABBA No. 914081 (+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso 616/6
+JDH Sir Shank Manso 51/7
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Bara Manso 162/5
JDH Lady Didor Manso 6
Sir Alexo Manso 24/4 { (=)JDH JJ Ms Didor Manso 690
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
Sterling Manso 31/1 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 926/1
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
+JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
+JDH Mr Union Manso 455/3
{ JDH Prema Bax Manso 836
Lady H Barbie Manso 319/2 was a many time winner for us which culminated with her being named the 2015 Reserve National Champion Female. Although her show ring record was impressive, her proven production is why we spotlight her. One of her most notable progeny is Mr H Able Manso 307/9, who we have shown successfully, was the Overall High Carcass Scanning Bull at the 2020 All American, and one of our “young guns” that will be used heavily. The superior production of Barbie should be expected as she is sired by +JDH Sir Shank Manso 51/7, who has sired numerous winners for us and others. The dam to Barbie is +Lady H Mariana Manso 812, one of our most influential dams with 36 registered offspring including 11 individuals earning show points, 10 being utilized as donors, and 4 as known herd sires.
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Lady H Prissy Manso 581/4 ABBA No. 926836 +JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1
(+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3
Mr Charley Manso 590/6 { (+)JDH +JDH Lady Manso 76/1
+JDH Lady Manso 251/9
Mr Manso 627/8 { JDH JDH Miss Vanessa Manso 434/7
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
Sterling Manso 31/1 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 926/1
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
+JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
+JDH Mr Union Manso 455/3
{ JDH Prema Bax Manso 836
Lady H Prissy Manso 581/4 is one of our young and exciting donors. Following a successful show career where she was selected as an International Show Class Winner, we have utilized Prissy in our IVF program. There is a lot to appreciate about Prissy with her first offspring being outstanding as well as her offering an outcross pedigree to many of our most popular sires. Prissy is sired by the Vanguard Sire (+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3, who has been one of the most widely and successfully used sires around the globe with numerous champions and influential progeny to his credit. The dam to Prissy is +Lady H Mariana Manso 812, who is one of our most influential dams with 36 registered offspring to include 11 of them earning show points, 10 being utilized as donors, and 4 as known herd sires. As a result of her proven pedigree, Prissy is one of our most performance-oriented donors ranking in the top half of the breed for 13 of the 16 measured performance traits!
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Lady H Aggie Rojo 902/6 ABBA No. 949870 +Mr Winchester Magnum 999
+TJF Mr Smokin Gun 109/7
Passport 777 { +HK +5M Miss Magnum Molly 167
+Ms JR Red Lotto 278
Didor 435 { JJ+KRWest Ms America 255
+Mr H Red Rhino 765
3H X-Ray 825 { +Mr +Miss 3-S Kelli 848
+Lady H Trisha Rojo 61/9 +Lady H Jazz 281
+Mr HCC 10/0
{ Dream Girl Jasmin 132
“Picture Perfect” is how we describe the 2018 Reserve International Champion, Lady H Aggie Rojo 902/6. Of course, you love her superior phenotype, but she offers so much more from a genetic enhancement standpoint. Aggie is a full sister to Mr. H Oxford Rojo 604/4, who was a many time show winner, one of our former herd sires, and a bull selected to impact the Brahman breed in Bangladesh validating the consistency of this mating. The sire to Aggie is the popular and proven sire +TJF Mr. Smokin Gun 109/7 and she is out of +Lady H Trisha Manso 61/9 who is the result of crossing the International Champion and iconic sire +Mr. Red Rhino with one of our all time most proven red cows +Lady H Jazz 281. If we could only keep one red cow, we would likely choose Aggie as she combines it all into one package!
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Lady H Shelby Manso 517/3 ABBA No. 923720 +Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Mr H Buckle Manso 111/9
Mr Manso 360/1 { +JDH +Lady Heritage Manso 173
+Lady H Leala Manso 243
Copano’s Pride 362 { Heritage JDH Mercedes Manso 484
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
International 50/1 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Matilda Manso 731 Lady H Ria Manso 266
(+)Mr BP 594
{ +JDH Miss Jetta Manso 927/3
Lady H Shelby Manso 517/3 is one of the favorites of everyone who comes to the ranch! This beautiful dark pigmented, heavy structured, deep ribbed, and heavy muscled female was a many time show winner concluding her career by being named International Reserve Senior Champion. Shelby is by Mr. H Buckle Manso 111/9, who sired a Reserve National Champion and Shelby in his first calf crop and is backed by some of the most proven genetics ever produced by us. The dam to Shelby, +Lady H Matilda Manso, is also the dam to the International Champion and Register of Renown Sire +Mr. H Elijah Manso 281/2. As you might expect with such a proven pedigree, Shelby is extremely productive with 22 offspring already registered. In addition to producing large numbers of offspring, they are always some of the highest performing as indicated by the performance indicators of Shelby that rank in the top 20% of the breed for Growth, 1/3 for Milk, 40% for Ribeye Area, and 10% for Marbling.
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Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 ABBA No. 890541 +JDH Mr Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253/0
V8 900/4 { +Mr +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Fanci Manso 652
JDH Chaffee Manso 420/4
JDH Sir Chapparal Manso 419/3
{ JDH Lady Oma Manso 649/3
Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 was a former show winner for us but more importantly one of our most proven donors. This functionally built female is the result of the proven cross of +Mr. H Maddox Manso 684 and +Lady H Fanci Manso 652, making her a ¾ sister to Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8. The thing that we like best about Mystic is her ability to produce superior offspring with a number of different sires. One of her best-known offspring is our “young gun” bull Mr H Highland Manso 363/0 who is the highest performing bull on the ranch to date. We wish we had a whole pasture full of cows just like Mystic that combine a balance of pedigree, performance, and phenotype!
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Lady H Nora Manso 982/6 ABBA No. 958634 +Mr V8 287/5
+Mr V8 960/5
+Miss V8 552/5
V8 440/4 { Mr +Miss V8 4/5
FG Monterrey Manso 153/0
Sterling Manso 31/1 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 926/1
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
+JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
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V8 777/4 { +Mr +Miss V8 611/4
+JDH Mr Union Manso 455/3
{ JDH Prema Bac Manso 836
One of the most attractive donors at Heritage Cattle Company, Lady H Nora Manso 982/6, is producing her way towards the top of our elite donor list. Nora 982/6 is sired by the International Grand Champion and Register of Renown bull, +Mr V8 960/5. We use the +960/5 bull especially for the milking ability of his daughters as he ranks in the top 2% of the breed for this trait. The dam of Nora 982/6 is our Register of Renown donor, +Lady H Mariana Manso 812. You will recognize the +812 cow as being the dam to Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 as well as several other notable cattle in the Heritage herd. Lady H Nora Manso 982/6 charts positive in the top 25% of the breed in Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Milking Ability, Tenderness, Ribeye measurements. The offspring of Nora are exceptional with many of her babies making our show team. She is the dam of up and coming heifer Lady H Pazazz Manso 477/1 and our young gun Mr H Taiton Manso 478/1.
Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2 ABBA No. 907480 +JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH (=)JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso 176
JDH Brett Manso 175/6
Madison de Manso 737/4 { (+)JDH JDH Lady Joni Manso 800/4
JDH Lady Babs Manso 486/6
JDH Lady Vleck Manso 37/5
JDH Bross Manso 949/2
{ JDH Lady Rem K Manso 4
Pretty and Power at its finest! +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 over JDH Lady Babs Manso 486/6 certainly did not disappoint. Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2 formerly enjoyed a successful show career by winning several major championships, including Grand Champion Gray Cow at the Fort Worth Stock Show. However, she may be best known for producing the many times champion bull and current herd sire, Mr H Thor Manso 732/5. The Alexis 296/2 donor, much like other +Maddox 684 offspring, is a moderately built cow that excels in fleshing ability while being feminine yet muscular. She is a cow that gives us the flexibility of producing either gray or red offspring. We love the stoutness and structure of Lady H Alexis Manso 296/2 as well as her fertility that is evident by her embryo production.
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Basics of Carcass Ultrasound in Beef Cattle Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS If you are a producer who is interested in having cattle scanned or are already doing so, the following basics of ultrasound should be of interest to you. Ultrasound is currently being used as an indicator trait for carcass merit of an animal and is a very useful tool to determine genetic differences among potential breeding animals. All ultrasound data included in the American Brahman Breeders Association database must be collected by an Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) certified technician and processed in a UGC centralized ultrasound processing (CUP) certified laboratory. All images must be collected by a UGC certified technician and interpreted by a UGC certified laboratory. Once the collected images have been interpreted by the CUP lab, the results are submitted to the ABBA for EPD analysis. More about UGC can be found at ultrasoundguidelinescouncil.org. Ultrasound provides a non-invasive technique to collect carcass data without having to harvest the animal. The collected ultrasound data is used to calculate expected progeny differences (EPDs) for ribeye area and percent intramuscular fat (IMF or marbling). The calculated EPDs can then be used for selection of potential breeding animals. The ultrasound information can then be used to identify individual animals that possess inferior and/or superior carcass merit. Caution should be used in selecting animals solely on one superior ultrasound value. Use of a single trait outlier (for example, a high IMF – 7%) may lead to selection of many negative traits at the same time (for example, smaller ribeye and less efficient animal). It is the responsibility of the breeder to have a squeeze chute that has easy access to a grounded 110 electrical outlet and access to a set of scales to weigh the animals. It is best if the chute is covered so that is out of direct sunlight and/or rain. This may be as simple as placing a tarp over the chute. The breeder must also provide a complete ultrasound barn sheet that includes the ID, certificate number, birthdate, Figure 1. Cross sectional image of 12-13th rib area. weight, etc. of all cattle being scanned that day. It is also the responsibility of the breeder to correctly identify the proper contemporary group for each animal scanned. All animals must be of the same age (within 60 days), of the same sex (all bulls, all heifers, or all steers), fed the same feed and managed the same throughout (same vaccinations, etc.). For example, it is not appropriate to place a yearling heifer that has been fed for show in the same contemporary group with a heifer that is only being fed hay and little grass. The ultrasound barn sheet can be requested from the ABBA office. It should be noted, that an animal will not show up on the ultrasound barnsheet if it’s weaning weight has not been submitted to ABBA. All bulls, heifers and steers that have a registration number should be scanned when they are near a year of age. All cattle should be weighed on the day of ultrasounding. However, breeders have seven days (before or after the scanning date) to get the weight. Additionally, all cattle in the same contemporary group must be weighed on the same day.
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In general, technicians charge $15 to $25 per head for ultrasounding. They may also charge a set-up fee, a mileage fee, and/or hotel costs. The fee is often based on the number of animals to be scanned. The ultrasound technician will bring all of the ultrasound equipment (scanning console, transducer, computer, scanning software, etc.). Most technicians will bring their own scanning vegetable oil, paper towels, cleaning solutions, and multi-electrical outlet. Good technicians will also have a good livestock blower (air) and/or clippers in hand to remove all dirt and debris from the scanning sight for the best results possible.
Figure 2. 12-13th rib longitudinal image for intramuscular fat.
Three different images are collected by the ultrasound technician. The first one (Figure 1) is a cross sectional image of the ribeye muscle between the 12th and 13th ribs (the last two ribs) of the animal. Fat thickness and ribeye area are measured from this particular image. The second image (Figure 2) taken is a longitudinal image of the 11th-12th-13th rib region for estimation of percent intramuscular fat (IMF or marbling). The technician must take at least four images in this location to send to the CUP lab. The last image is collected between the hook and pin bones parallel to the backbone. This image is used to measure the amount of rumpfat on the animal. Research has shown that there are no statistical differences in the ultrasound measures on an animal right or left side. Therefore, the ultrasound technician can scan from either side of the animal. Scanning side is generally determined by the chute set up and the outside elements (sun, rain, etc.
Fat thickness measures should range from 0.20 inches to 0.50 inches. Any values less than these may not be measuring true genetic differences between animals. Anything greater than 0.50 inches is merely costing you extra money in over feeding. Overfeeding females at this stage of their life may permanently impair reproductive performance and/or milking ability. Ribeye area measurements should range from 10.0 to 17.0 square inches in yearling cattle. Adjusted IMF values should be 2.5% or higher for bulls and 3.0 or higher for females. Steers should scan equivalent to heifers (3.0 or higher). Cattle fed to a 0.50 inch fat thickness level will be fed adequately to express their full genetic potential for marbling. Thus, animals fed to 0.90 inches of fat will not statistically express more IMF if they don’t have the genetics to produce more marbling. Rump fat is a bit more interesting to me. In general, rumpfat should be equal to or greater than the 12th rib fat measurement. I believe that rumpfat should be approximately twice the level of the 12th rib fat measurement in Brahman cattle. For example, an animal with 0.20 inches of rib fat thickness should have between 0.20 and 0.40 inches of rumpfat. Lastly, ultrasound is used to sort and market fat cattle into optimum harvest groups. This is done to prevent overfeeding of the cattle and will reduce or prevent Yield Grade 4 and 5 carcasses. Feedlot scanning uses the ultrasound scan weight, ribeye area and fat thickness to determine the optimum harvest endpoint in order to provide more profit for the producer. Feedlot cattle are generally scanned at re-implant time or no less than 30 to 90 days before harvest.
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Lady H Vashti Manso 289/9 ABBA No. 993108 JDH Jene Manso
JDH Turkana Manso 607/6
Mr Hooks Manso { JDH JDH Lady Ninfa Manso
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
Boogalu Manso 266/5 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 383/5
Mr H Arctic Ice Manso
{ #NAME? JDH Lady Kro Manso
Lady H Cover Girl Manso 767/5 +Miss V8 464/6
(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso
{ +Miss V8 188/5
Here is one that will get the heart pumping! Lady H Vashti Manso 289/9 is sired by JDH Turkana Manso 607/6, a paternal brother to JDH Massai Manso 608/6 and a tremendous young herdsire on which we partner with Forgason Division of J. D. Hudgins. The dam of Vashti 289/9 is Lady H Cover Girl Manso 767/5, a former show heifer. Cover Girl is sired by the 2005 Show Bull of the Year, Mr H Arctic Ice Manso 432, and her dam is the matriarch cow +Miss V8 464/6, dam of the popular herdsires Mr V8 191/7 and Mr V8 194/7. Vashti 289/9 enjoyed a successful show career winning several major championships. She was also a member of the 2021 International Grand Champion Get of Sire which was reflective of her sire, JDH Turkana Manso 607/6.
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Lady H Annabell Manso 268/9 ABBA No. 990947 (+)JDH Mr Woodman Manso
#LDGT JDH Norteno T.E.
Sir Liberty Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady Nelda Manso
JDH Lady Georgina Manso
Sir Rem Ton Manso { JDH JDH Ms Alexis Manso
(+)JDH Sir Marri Manso
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Queen Lila Manso
JDH Lady Earls Manso
JDH Lady Sims Manso
JDH Maxo Ritz Manso
{ JDH Miss Sims Manso
Lady H Annabell Manso 268/9 is an 100% J.D. Hudgins genetic based female that excels in both body capacity, length, and femininity, while standing perfectly on her feet and legs. She is dark pigmented and easy fleshing. Annabell 268/9’s pedigree is anchored by the esteemed (+) JDH Mr Woodman Manso 578 and (+) JDH Sir Marri Manso 557 herdsires. I love the breeding potential, as she is unrelated and compliments many of our champion gray and red bulls. As a donor, I look for Annabell 268/9 to add both maternal and reproductive strength to her offspring as evidenced by her ideal udder, teat placement, and lactating ability.
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Lady H Nala Manso 325/9 ABBA No. 1006190 +JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Madison de Manso { (+)JDH =JDH Lady Manso 30/9 F
+Lady Heritage Manso 173
Domino Manso 42 { JDH JDH Lady Meg Manso
+BNA The Deacon Manso 253
V8 900/4 { +Mr. +Miss V8 423/4
+Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9 +Lady H Alexi Manso 790
#NAME?
{ +Lady H Leala Manso 243
Lady H Nala Manso 325/9 is a full sister to our 2021 International Grand Champion Bull, Mr H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8. Lady H Nala Manso 325/9 is sired by the legendary bull, +Mr H Maddox Manso 684 and out of our #1 donor, +Lady H Adelyn Manso 55/9. We have repeat visitors to the ranch who have named Nala as their FAVORITE, and we have to agree that she is flat-out amazing! Full sibling to Pride of Maddox, Malone, and Vivir, this genetic combination has proven itself to be extra special. Nala has been shown successfully as an individual and in group classes and she has won several class championships along with some embryo produce and get of sire titles. Nala 325/9 is that rare find that can move the performance pendulum on both the gray and red sides.
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Lady H Finley Manso 337/9 ABBA No. 1006231 JDH Jene Manso
JDH Turkana Manso 607/6
Mr Hooks Manso { JDH JDH Lady Ninfa Manso
JDH Lady Manso 33/6
Boogalu Manso 266/5 { JDH JDH Lady Manso 383/5
(=)JDH Riddell Manso
Madison de Manso { (+)JDH JDH Lady McAdoo Manso
JDH Lucky Lady Manso
JDH Lady Prichard Manso
(+)JDH Sir Lawford Manso
{ JDH Lady Hela Manso
100% JDH pedigree-breeding the best to the best. Finley is a moderate, deep, feminine, muscular heifer that is super correct from the ground up. She is sired by JDH Turkana Manso 607/6, a bull we own in partnership with J.D. Hudgins, Forgason Division. Her dam is the beautiful JDH Lucky Lady 606/7 donor that we own in partnership with Carlos Lee of Panama. The show career of Finley 337/9 is just as impressive with banners from 10 different shows and currently ranking #3 in point earnings. Lady H Finley Manso 337/9 is an instrumental part of the 2021 International Grand Champion Get of Sire, sired by JDH Turkana Manso 607/6. We have high expectations for this many times Champion female as a future donor.
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Lady H Stella Manso 351/0 ABBA No. 1009504 +JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7
Mr V8 194/7
Sir Liberty Manso 847/5 { (+)JDH JDH Miss Acacia Manso 237/6
+Miss V8 464/4
Mr Charley Manso 590/6 { (+)JDH +Miss V8 188/5
Mr H Arctic Ice Manso 432
Double Take Manso 229/8 { +BNA JDH Lady Kro Manso 212
Lady EE Brandeis Manso 35
+Lady Heritage Manso 174
(+)Mr BP 594
{ +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
Lady H Stella Manso 351/0 is a daughter of Mr V8 194/7 and is a powerhouse, with a world of bone, rib shape, base width, and a wide hip. Stella 351/0 is one we can all agree on. Like many Heritage females, she combines several important Brahman breed features such as her feminine head, neck and shoulders. She has an ideal hump design and placement, and is a soft hided female that shows ample dewlap and a deeper flank. The dam of Lady H Stella Manso 351/0 is Lady EE Brandeis Manso 35, who is a daughter of Mr H Arctic Ice Manso 432 and continues to be one of the top money earners at Heritage Cattle Company, as well the dam to our herdsire Mr H Ocu Manso 936/6. We anticipate great things in the future from this elite female.
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Lady H Haley Manso 378/0 ABBA No. 1019729 +JDH Elroy Manso 712/4
Mr H Vega Manso 301/2
Mr Elmo Manso 309/4 { +JDH JDH Lady Rem Em Manso 251/3
+Lady H Mariana Manso 812
Monterrey Manso 153/0 { FG +JDH Carmen Aristo Manso 31
+Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Mr Manso 360/1 { +JDH +Lady Heritage Manso 173
Lady H Margi Manso 280/2
+Lady H Matilda Manso 731
+BNA Double Take Manso 229/8
{ Lady H Ria Manso 266
Hayley is a classic Heritage “Pretty and Power” female, being wide based, big topped, with an extra amount of rib shape, length and performance. She has developed into a great young cow. Hayley 378/0 is sired by Mr H Vega Manso 301/2 and out of Lady H Margi Manso 280/2, a full sister to the 2015 International Grand Champion Gray Bull, +Mr H Elijah Manso 281/2. Hayley 378/0’s show career has been electric, capturing several class championships and division titles. As a breeding piece, Lady H Hayley Manso 378/0 gives us the flexibility to use her with more moderate carcass leading sires or select a larger framed bull to take advantage of her maternal prowness.
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Lady H Danie Manso 387/0 ABBA No. 1019738 +Mr H Maddox Manso 684
Mr H Bogota Manso 253/1
Mr Manso 360/1 { +JDH +Lady Heritage Manso 173
+SRS Miss Rancher 770
Mr Ranchero 666 { SRS SRS Miss Rex 520
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso 847/5
Mr Brahman Manso 175 { JDH +JDH Lady Remington Manso 194/4
Miss Libertad Slugger 170/1 Miss V8 505/6
+Mr V8 846/5
{ (=)JJ Ms Didor Crat 201/1
I love the combination of Mr H Bogota Manso 253/0 paired with Miss Libertad Slugger 170/1. It is moments like these and a female like this that keeps me motivated as a Brahman breeder to push forward into unchartered waters and see just how good we can make this breed. Danie 387/0 is physically ideal in her features. She is a beautiful, up-headed female with a long, extended front one-third. She has picture perfect hump design and placement. Her body depicts that of a future brood cow, showing excellent rib shape, a wide muscular topline, and a broad level hip. You have heard me speak about the production of our 170/1 cow, who is the dam of Lady H Danie Manso 387/0. The 170/1 cow has produced National Champions in both Central American and the United States, which is a rare feat in the Brahman Industry for a donor. In addition, Miss Libertad Slugger 170/1 is the dam to our current herd sire and former champion, Mr H Breaker Manso 103/7.
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Lady H Pamela Manso 400/0 ABBA No. 1019741 +Mr V8 287/5
+Mr V8 960/5
V8 777/4 { +Mr +Miss V8 611/4
+Miss V8 552/5
V8 440/4 { Mr +Miss V8 4/5
(+)JDH Mr Charley Manso 590/6
Gregory R Manso 386/5 { (+)JDH +JDH Lady Equito Mans 438/2
+Miss V8 464/6
+Miss V8 188/5
+Mr V8 700/3
{ +Ms Claydesta 203-807U5
Stacking the great ones! Lady H Pamela Manso 400/0 is the result of crossing two International Grand Champions, Register of Renown and Breed Icons, +Mr V8 960/5 and +Miss V8 464/6. Pamela 400/0 is a big boned, big footed female, that has length for days with a wide and muscular topline while standing on a strong base. Lady H Pamela Manso 400/0 charts positive for eight essential traits in both performance and carcass merits. We feel this young female as the phenotypic characteristics and genetic reach to be a great one.
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