2023 V8 Ranch Herd Reference

THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE

THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE

OWNER

Mollie Williams

BOLING COW HERD

Frank Garcia, Manager

Scott Dykes

HUNGERFORD COW HERD

Joe Delgado, Manager

Jesus Martinez

SHOW CATTLE

Jeff Richard, Manager

Fernando Viera

Frankie Garcia

INTERNATIONAL SALES

Manuel Amparan: 361-834-3649

OFFICE MANAGER

Lydia Reyna

RANCH CONCIERGE

Colleen Forasiepi

MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 338 Boling, Texas 77420

PHONE 979-533-2056 979-533-1279 (Jim)

EMAIL office@v8ranch.com

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Catherine Williams Neumayr

PHOTOGRAPHY

Luke Neumayr

Paige Arnold

OIL PAINTINGS

Natalia Tamayo

VOLUME #

79

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

For visitors to V8 Ranch, this book serves as a companion for what we hope will be one of the best days of your Brahman adventure. Here are a few ways to use this guide to help you remember everything you see and learn.

FINDING THE MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS AT V8

1 The V8 Wall of Grand Champions (in the V8 Showbarn office): Originally built by Luann’s father, Gene Johnston, after our first National Champion in 1976, the wall has grown beyond anything we could have ever imagined. Every V8 Ranch National or International Grand Champion is commemorated here.

2 The Carved V8 (near the V8 Showbarn): A woodcutter who frequently works at the ranch surprised us many years ago by carving this now iconic V8 symbol into a stump at the ranch.

3 The Ebony Tree (near The Carved V8): Paying homage to his dark color, the ebony tree near The Carved V8 marks the burial site of +Mr. V8 380/6.

4 The Sendero (straight from the cattleguard past The Ebony Tree): In one of our pastures, there is a thick forest that prevented us from penning the cows for years. It never failed, they would get into the brush and hide. In 2020, we cut a path through the brush, and much to our surprise, we discovered a hidden clearing the cows had been bedding down in for years. The Sendero is several degrees cooler than the rest of the ranch in the summer due to its shady pathways. On Sloan’s last day out on the ranch, he rode through The Sendero for the first time. His comment: “This is really something.”

5 Copperhead Corner (the bend in the ranch road after the sendero): This particular bend is a frequent crossing for Copperhead snakes. We’re wildlife aficionados, but nobody on this ranch likes Copperheads!

6 Treat Bags (any Mule or vehicle at V8 Ranch): We place a bag of “treats” in nearly every vehicle on our ranches because our friendly cows love treats! Shake the bag of treats and prepare to be surrounded by a whole bunch of new friends!

7 The Swinging Tree (located in the calving pasture): The oldest and largest tree on the ranch, this giant oak tree is called The Swinging Tree because every child in the V8 family has sat and swung on its low-hanging limbs. Expectant mothers often lay down near the tree to birth their calves. Jim clearly remembers the day, back in 1985, when (+)Mr. V8 202/3 was born under The Swinging Tree.

8 (+)Mr. V8 202/3’s Resting Place (the circular driveway at Jim's house): (+)Mr. V8 202/3 is buried near the circular driveway in front of Jim and Luann’s house on the Boling ranch.

9 The Painted V8 Barns (throughout the ranch): As you pull into V8, you’ll notice that the ends of our barns are all painted with the V8 brand. The entire family enjoys the painted V8 barns, but Mollie Williams loves them the most.

10 The Living Legends (on both ranches): Keep your eyes open for some of the most famous Brahman herd bulls in the world. At any given time, you may see Sloan, Yeti, or Man of Steel roaming around our Boling and Hungerford ranches. They love meeting visitors, getting attention, and receiving scratches.

11 The Roller Coaster (you’ll know it when you feel it): Another treat on the ranch roads, this hill and valley make a natural rollercoaster if you drive fast with your hands up in the air!

12 The Mesquite Tree (on the Caney Creek banks)Jim’s favorite tree is a mesquite tree, and you can imagine his great happiness when, a few years ago, one began growing on its own accord. It is our tradition to take an annual photo of Knox (the youngest V8) by The Mesquite Tree on Knox’s birthday to document how much he, and the tree, have grown. Perhaps you’d like to join in the tradition and take a photo by The Mesquite Tree each time you visit V8 Ranch.

TEXAS RANCHING TRADITION

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

Lena and Knox T. Williams, Sr.

THE FOURTH GENERATION

Lanier and Ann Forgason

Catherine and Knox T. Williams, Jr.

PURCHASED V8 RANCH IN 1971

THE FIFTH GENERATION

Sloan and Mollie Forgason Williams

THE SIXTH GENERATION

Jim and Luann Williams

Jan Williams Powell

THE SEVENTH GENERATION

Luke and Catherine Williams Neumayr

Joe Dodge and Payton Powell Jessee

THE EIGHTH GENERATION

Knox Harrison Neumayr

ONE FAMILY • ONE HERD • ONE PASSION

NOT YOUR AVERAGE COWBOYS

When you meet any member of the V8 family, you'll soon discover that we're far more than the stereotypical ranchers that folks outside of the business might make us out to be. It's true: we live, eat, and breathe Brahman cattle, but we didn't become one of the world's most decorated Brahman cattle ranching families just because. Learn about our other skills and passions on our Instagram highlight, “The V8 Family.”

The Sloan and Mollie Williams family, taken September 2019 at their Hungerford, Texas Ranch.

Like anything worth doing, our annual Herd Reference Guide is a labor of love. For some, these guides may just appear to be a compilation of photos and stats for goodlooking cattle but read closer and you’ll find that it’s actually a detailed family history –for the cows, the bulls, and the people who live and work on V8 Ranch.

GETTING VALUE FROM THIS GUIDE

This year, while still mourning the loss of our great patriarch, Sloan Williams, we decided to include more history, more anecdotes and more V8 lore than ever before. It’s important information for our customers and Brahman enthusiasts, and it’s also important to us. The pedigrees and family trees are impressive in their own right, but we view them with an added dimension because we greeted these cattle in the morning light; walked the ranch with them by day; watched them graze lazily from our front porches in the evening light. For us, each and every identifying number represents a face, a gait, a memory. Their existence meant something to us. And the rich, textured history of each cow family is intertwined with the history – and the memories – of our own family. By recording

this history, we honor the generations before us who pioneered the lives we are so blessed to live today.

Ask Jim Williams about a particular cow, and he can rattle off her dam, her sire, and her performance stats the way a sports commentator spouts trivia. But, he’ll also recall even the tiniest nuances and details particular to each animal: “She had little ears and held them close to her head”, he might say. Or, “She had a small mark on the right side of her tailhead.” He remembers the exact location where each calf is born as well as what the weather was like on that day. It’s more than just business; it’s meaningful, purpose-filled, and personal.

This book was written for you. We hope you’ll find value in the explanations, history, and breeding connections we outline herein. But this guide was also written for us. Each year, as we compile the guide, we learn a new anecdote or realize a connection between two animals that has never been highlighted before. As you peruse this guide, we encourage you to take notes, ask questions, and dream big. It’s our goal to help you achieve your Brahman goals, to help you build a herd that means as much to you as ours does to us. Please seek out any one of us for more details on specific animals, or with any questions about our philosophy and our practices on the ranch.

YOUR FRIENDS FROM THE V8 FAMILY,

THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE

THE STORY OF V8 RANCH

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. And it's quite the story, too.

Sloan and Mollie Williams both come from deeply rooted Texas ranching families. Sloan’s family had been pioneering ranchers in Millican, Texas for more than 100 years. 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.

HOW V8 GOT ITS START

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 back in 1944, long before Sloan and Mollie bought it. It was founded by Howard Parker of Center, Texas. Parker was a Ford automobile dealer and named his cattle ranch ‘V8’, after the engine. Over time, his herd became well-known throughout the country for its outstanding cow families with gentle dispositions. It’s no surprise that today, more than 75 years later, the guiding force behind V8 breeding is still its legendary cow families.

BECOMING V8: A CALL FROM DESTINY

In 1971, word got out that Parker was looking to sell the V8 herd, brand, and ranch in Center, Texas. It was just one week before Christmas when Sloan heard the news. Even back then, V8 was known as one of the better Brahman ranches in the United States. The cattle were good cattle, and Sloan knew it. Not only was the ranch 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 million-dollar deal via a pay phone in Red River, New Mexico. He recruited investors to purchase the real estate from the ranch but acquired the registered cattle herd and V8 brand himself. After his vacation, Sloan relocated the herd to our Allenhurst Ranch in Matagorda County for a brief stay, prior to moving them to our headquarters in Wharton County, where they’ve lived ever since.

BUILDING V8 RANCH: A FAMILY AFFAIR

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

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.

Sloan Williams had the vision to make the ranch internationally known. He and his wife, Mollie, traveled to South America, Central America, Thailand and Australia, building strong relationships with other ranching families that we maintain to this day. Jim and Luann Williams continued that work as international ambassadors for Brahman ranching, traveling worldwide in the 1980s and 1990s.

THAT V8 STYLE: OUR RAPID RISE

V8 has always known a high level of notoriety dating back to its foundation in the 1940s. When Sloan and Mollie (Forgason) Williams purchased V8, we were blessed with a great combination of family connections, skill, and luck. In those early years, Lanier Forgason and his two sons (Mollie’s brothers) allowed us to use their best two-yearold bulls; we’ve always been grateful for the ability to use JDH genetics for new blood and outcrossing as we worked to develop and strengthen our line-breeding approach to females.

We exhibited our first National Champion Female in 1976 and our first National Champion Bull in 1979, but it wasn’t until the early 1980s that the ranch really exploded onto the worldwide Brahman scene. Under Jim and Sloan’s expert breeding, V8 Ranch developed a reputation for its outstanding cow families.

But what really made us ‘famous’ was our remarkable ability to consistently breed and market large volumes of cattle specifically produced 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 everywhere 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 six world records for Brahman sales. From then, the popularity of V8 Ranch skyrocketed.

Always passionate about improving the herd, Jim spent a great deal of time studying the U.S. Sugar Corporation’s cattle, and when the herd dispersed in the mid-1980s, we purchased their top animals. One of the females we incorporated into the V8 herd produced (+)Mr. V8 202/3, an elite Vanguard sire and the winningest U.S. Brahman bull of all time. 202/3 launched our legacy of producing championship cattle, one right after the other. Since then, several bulls have had their own eras of success and influence on our herd, including:

• +Mr. V8 287/5 “Superstroke,” born in 1998, a six-time undefeated International Champion Get-Of-Sire Winner (2001-2006).

• +Mr. V8 380/6 “The Machine,” born in 2006, the #1 Sire of USA Champions from 2011-2018 as reported by The Brahman Journal. In 2021, 380/6 moved into the number one position of all time in the Register of Renown.

• +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan,” born in 2017, the breed’s only three-time International Champion. One of, if not the, youngest bulls to enter the ABBA Register of Renown, we feel that he is leading the next generation of all-time great V8 sires.

SALES AT V8

After our first Golden Gate Production sale, we hosted 1986’s Visions of The Future Sale, and 2000’s Power of Production Sale, which grossed more than $1 million dollars from buyers spanning the globe. In 2015, we embraced the online sales platform and returned to public auctions. Since then, we have consistently broken Brahman records with the highest-averaging female sales. In 2021, we sold onehalf interest in Miss V8 472/9 for the record-setting price of $150,000. Currently, we host two online sales per year (our “Made for Magic” events) where we sell our top-end heifers.

SHOW RING SUCCESS

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 14 times.

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS TOGETHER

Sloan and Mollie Williams achieved their lifelong dream of ranching together, and now that dream includes their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. At the ranch, on any given day, you’ll find at least three generations of family members working side by side.

Having marketed more than 19,000 head of purebred Brahman cattle worldwide, the Williams family takes great pride in being a hands-on, working family ranch. Today, Jan

WE BELIEVE IN BRAHMAN CATTLE AND THE PEOPLE WHO RAISE THEM.

Williams Powell (Sloan and Mollie’s daughter) and her family live and work on the Hungerford Ranch and manage the ranch’s 2000+ commercial cattle. Jan heads up the ranch’s horse division. Jan’s daughter and son-in-law, Payton and Joe Dodge Jessee, are responsible for our sale bulls and supervise the ranch’s hay operations. Jim and his family live and work on the Boling Ranch which houses the purebred Brahman cow herd and show barn. Jim and Luann’s daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Luke Neumayr, are the art directors behind all of V8’s marketing materials. And little five-year-old Knox Neumayr, 8th generation rancher, already has a role caring for and managing the ranch’s keeping heifers (with an assist from his parents, of course!)

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

At the ranch, the entire family knows not to drive mules on the roads when they’re wet. The tires make unsightly ruts in the roads when they dry – Jim’s biggest pet peeve! He takes great pride in V8’s pristine paths. At shows, every detail is considered – from the booth décor to the design of the brochures. If we had a coat of arms, our motto would be: excellence. Whether you’re breeding cattle or setting up a stall party, it takes commitment, care, determination, and extra effort to excel. We believe hard work is worth it. That philosophy is ingrained in each and every generation from the day they can toddle in their

first pair of cowboy boots until the day they make the big jump.

SHARING THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE

At V8 Ranch, we raise Brahman cattle every day of the year. We know them well, and if our cattle fail to function in our pasture, there is no need for them in yours. Dedicated and sincere in producing sound, common-sense cattle, every member of our family is honored and humbled to show our program to potential customers. For us, there’s nothing more gratifying than driving through our pastures and visiting about many things, especially Brahman cattle. In doing so, we have the opportunity to meet and become friends with many of the finest people in the world.

John W. Gardner said that excellence is “doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” Our success lies not only in striving for excellence on our ranch, but in helping our customers achieve excellence in their own operations. As such, we’re always willing to guide and counsel customers when they have questions and concerns.

Our pledge to the future will continue to be one of honesty and integrity with you and ourselves with the goal of producing an honest product that proves profitable for all phases of the industry.

Why do we do it?

Because we believe in Brahman cattle and the people who raise them.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Some aspects of ranch life never change — animals will always need care; fences will always need fixing; barns will always need cleaning; grass levels will always need monitoring. Yet in the midst of the enduring chores that constitute the lifestyle of rancher, there are new developments, exciting discoveries, devastating losses, exhilarating wins, and many magical moments. Here are few of our favorite memories from the V8 Ranch history books.

1839

Mollie Williams’ family ranching heritage began in Wharton County, Texas. The family ranch, J.D. Hudgins, Inc. is still a leader of the Brahman breed worldwide.

1932

Knox T. Williams “KT”, Sloan’s grandfather, settled in Millican, Texas where he ran a large commercial cattle operation.

1944

V8 was established long before the Williams family bought it, back in 1944. It was founded by Howard Parker of Center, Texas. Parker was a Ford automobile dealer and named his cattle ranch ‘V8’, after the engine. Over time, his herd became well-known throughout the country for its outstanding cow families with gentle dispositions.

1967

Sloan and Jim started “Sloan Williams & Son,” a red Brahman cattle business.

1971

After selling his rodeo business, Sloan continued his family's heritage of ranching with purchasing V8. Sloan negotiated the million-dollar deal via a pay phone in Red River, New Mexico.

1981

We hosted our first ranch production sale in 1981: “The Golden Gate Sale.” It was a runaway success, breaking six world records for Brahman sales. From then, the popularity of V8 Ranch skyrocketed.

1976

The ranch exhibited its first National Champion, +Miss V8 104/2 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

1986

When the U.S. Sugar Corporation's herd dispersed in 1986, V8 purchased their top animals. Jim, Luann,

and Sloan were in attendance at the two day event. We brought home 39 of our top 40 Sugarland females to V8.

2000

After a 14 year hiatus from production sales, the Power of Production Sale was held in Wharton, Texas. This historic event featured over 220 lots. The sale was standing-room only and grossed more than 1 million dollars with buyers spanning the globe.

2008

2015

V8 Ranch completed a historic shipment of the first live cattle to be exported from the USA to South America since borders closed in 2003.

2020

+Mr. V8 146/8 set the record as being the first to win Grand Champion Bull at Houston three times in a row.

2021

+Mr. V8 380/6 moved into the number one position in the ABBA Register of Renown.

1988

Our investment in Sugarland genetics paid off with the record-setting championship run of (+)Mr. V8 202/3, who was out of a Sugarland dam.

For the first time in 24 years, the World Brahman Congress was held in the USA. +Miss V8 464/6 was named Grand Champion Female.

2018

Jim judged his third World Brahman Congress in Colombia. He previously judged the show in 2006 (Mexico), followed by 2010 (Brazil).

OUR HISTORY OF

MAGIC MEMORIES

COW HERD

THE V8 RANCH COW HERD:

POWER OF PRODUCTION

What does a celebrated 19th-century English novelist have in common with 21st-century Texan ranchers? A guiding philosophy. Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name, George Eliot, wrote Silas Marner, a Victorian-era novel that explores themes of societal rank and station, belonging and relationships. In the novel, Eliot quotes a saying from the local farmers – “Breed is stronger than pasture.” It’s akin to our own axiom: “The magic is in the cows.” Like Eliot, we believe good breeding matters more than external assists like money, fame, or the “quality of the pasture”.

In the following pages, you’ll see how the foundation females in the V8 cowherd have influenced our current animals hailing from their respective cow families. Just like many Native American, African and Southeast Asian tribes, we trace the kinship of our cattle through the female line. Whether bull or a female, an animal belongs to the cow family of its dam. Often, we will breed animals from prominent cow families with bulls who boast the power from one of our other cow families. The result is what we call a Superblend™.

OUR SUPERBLENDS

By focusing on our legendary foundation females, V8 Ranch has succeeded in establishing consistency and predictability in our cattle. We also believe it’s important to give credit to the cow family represented by the sire. As you explore the pedigree of our cattle, you’ll notice the blending of multiple cow families across generations of cattle. While the primary designation for our cattle is always determined by their dam's cow family, we have created a Superblend™ label to recognize animals hailing from a blend of two exceptional cow families. For example, +Miss V8 33/8 in the Rose cow family (Rose is her maternal grand dam) also blends with the Claydesta 203-807U5 cow family through her sire +Mr. V8 191/7. Look for the Superblend™ icon to identify cattle that represent a mix from more than one cow family.

THE MAGIC IS IN THE COWS.

JIM WILLIAMS

THE V8 RANCH MATRIARCHS

+CLAYDESTA 807U5

+MISS V8 805/6

+MISS V8 165/4

+MISS V8 410/6

MISS V8 539/6

+MISS V8 571/3

+MISS PRISS

+MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE”

+MARRI HOLLY

+WATER MANSO MISS V8 906/2

COW FAMILIES

Experts cite many matriarchal societies in the animal kingdom - honeybees, killer whales, Bonobo apes, and elephants, to name a few. At V8 Ranch, we respectfully add Brahman cattle to that list. Brahman bulls might command the most attention in the show ring, but behind every impressive bull, there is a strong cow family.

Since 1944, the V8 Ranch breeding program has focused on cow families. As we like to say, “the magic is in the cows.” Why? Because they’re powerful producers of consistent, award-winning progeny. We line breed to cow families and trace the kinship of our entire herd through female lines, respecting and honoring the contribution our dams make in creating superior Brahman cattle.

For us, these dams are like Brahman royalty – queens with noteworthy genetics and storied pedigree. It’s why we commissioned renowned Colombian artist Natalia Tamayo to paint official portraits of our matriarchal dams. And it’s also why we often breed animals from one prominent cow family with bulls who boast the power of another important cow family; we call the result a V8 Superblend™.

We invite you to learn more about the V8 cow families by visiting the ranch or our website, v8ranch.com.

HOW TO FIND

PEDIGREES ON V8 CATTLE

Our ear tags tell you everything you need to know about an unbranded calf. For a full explanation of how to read V8 Ranch ear tags, see page 162.

Many of the Brahman cattle you’ll see in person are also featured in this guide. The index (in the back of the book) gives the page number where you can find each animal’s photo and pedigree. We group our herd by cow families, so when you find a cow, her relatives will be pictured nearby.

Looking for an animal not featured in this guide? Visit our website, v8ranch.com, and enter the brand number in the search bar.

Visit the ABBA website, brahman.digitalbeef.com, for extended five-generation pedigrees, performance data, and EPDs. Under the “Animal Search” section, select “Name” to search the ABBA database. All V8 cattle are named Miss V8 or Mr. V8 followed by their private herd number. Examples: Miss V8 279/9 or Mr. V8 891/8.

+MISS 3X MUCHO GRANDE 60/5

Miss V8 804/6 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 287/3

+Mr. V8 901/4 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

$Miss V8 910/4 OUR FIRST AND ONLY VANGUARD FEMALE

+Miss V8 484/4

+Miss V8 43/7

+Miss V8 696/6

+Miss V8 228/6 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 128/7

+Miss V8 69/6

+Miss V8 137/7 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Mr. V8 604/7 “MAN OF STEEL” INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 442/8 Miss V8 483/8 NATIONAL CHAMPION

ORIGINS

BORN AT 3X RANCH IN 1975 • ESTABLISHED AT V8 IN 1982

Miss Priss, a stunning Guzerat-type female, was the 1978 Reserve National Champion Female. She sold for the recordshattering price of $25,000 to the Vineyard family in Texas. When the Vineyards decided to get out of the Brahman business in 1982, they called Jim and offered him a deal: he could pick any of their 3X cows for $1,750 each. Jim thanked the Vineyards but told them that he really had his eye on Miss Priss. He continued: “I know you paid $25,000 for her, but I

just can’t afford that price.” Mrs. Vineyard replied, “Jim, you can have Miss Priss for $1,750, just like all of the other cows.” You see, the Vineyards loved Miss Priss, too, and they wanted her to go to a good home. Jim brought her back to Boling and took her straight to the front pasture at V8 where she spent most evenings soaking up affection from Jim and Luann’s daughters, who were delighted by Miss Priss and her docile temperament.

MODERN INFLUENCE

MISS PRISS

A mainstay cow family in the V8 herd for nearly 40 years, the influence of Miss Priss was carried by her daughters, +Miss V8 287/3 and +Miss V8 933/2. In fact, +Miss V8 933/2 produced the Reserve National Champion, Miss V8 8/4. More than 2,500 animals have pedigree tracing back to Miss Priss, and her descendants are just as active as they have ever been, producing some of our most notable animals including headliners like Mr. V8 604/7, the 2017 International Champion Bull, and Miss V8 483/8, the 2019 National Champion Female.

LINEAGE

Born May 3, 1975, and bred by Emily Dial, Miss Priss carries the 3X prefix. On the top side of her pedigree, she traces back to one of the very first V8-branded cows, Miss V-8 14th, who was born in 1944.

JDH REX EMPEROR DE MANSO

FAMILY HONORS 12

MR. V8 711

MISS V8 541ST

+MR 3X MUCHO GRANDE APRIL 638TH

+MISS BUCK BORDEN IV (MISS BUCK BORDEN III)

REPUCHOGRANDE REPUCHO BRAZINDU

MISS TIPPUQUIN'S AA/578

MS 3X REPUCHOGRANDE TIPPUQUIN'S JILLIONS

MISS SHOTGUN TIPPUS'S AA/344

REGISTER OF RENOWN FEMALES 1

VANGUARD FEMALE 6

NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPIONS

MISS V8 483/8 2019 NATIONAL CHAMPION COW FAMILY: +MISS PRISS SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: +MISS V8 696/6

MISS V8 485/8 2017 INTERNATIONAL RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

COW FAMILY: +MISS PRISS SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: +MISS V8 696/6

+MS. CLAYDESTA 203-807U5

INDUCTED INTO ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN IN 1997

+Miss V8 188/5

Miss V8 716/5 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 907/5

+Mr. V8 442/6

Miss V8 591/7 Miss V8 565/7 Miss V8 888/7

+Mr. V8 191/7 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 80/5

Miss V8 208/6

Miss V8 830/6

+Miss V8 464/6 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION WORLD BRAHMAN CONGRESS CHAMPION

+Miss V8 663/6

+Miss V8 551/6 NATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 401/8 Miss V8 307/7

ORIGINS

BORN AT CLAYTON WILLIAMS' RANCH IN 1986 • ESTABLISHED AT V8 IN 1988

In the 1980s, Brangus breeder and Texas oilman Clayton Williams established an elite herd of Brahman cattle. All of his cattle were named with the prefix “Claydesta”, which was created by blending Clayton’s name with his wife’s name, Modesta. The Williams hosted a special event sale at Houston

in 1988, and it was there that we purchased +Ms. Claydesta 203-807U5 for $5,000. We’d call that a smart investment, considering that we’ve seen over $2 million (and counting...) in cattle sales from this family.

CLAYDESTA 807U5

MODERN INFLUENCE

807U5’s daughter, +Miss V8 188/5, sired by +Mr. V8 700/3, is one of just two cows at V8 to produce two different International Champion daughters. +Miss V8 831/5 and +Miss V8 464/6 both hold that title. A daughter by Charley, +Miss V8 80/5, has an extraordinary 101 progeny recorded in ABBA. A third direct daughter of 807U5, +Miss V8 504/5, was also a Register of Renown Female.

LINEAGE

+Ms. Claydesta 203-807U5 is the daughter of two Houston Champions, (+)WR Mr. Suva 203 and the famous female International Champion +Miss Diamond T 432.

PEDIGREE

FAMILY IMPACT

HCK SIR SUVANELDO

(+)WR MR. SUVA 203

MR. V8 13/1

HCK MS SUVA ANN

MR. V8 11/1

+HCK PRINCESS VAL SUVAN HCK PRINCESS SUVA

+EJL GIGANTE 309 MR. V8 OF LSU 8

MISS ENCINO 491/1

+MISS DIAMOND T 432

+RO'S REXCRATA 455

+LMT MISS DIAMOND T 206 +TA LADY FLORIDA METZ

14

REGISTER OF RENOWN PROGENY

19 DIRECT SONS

31

DIRECT DAUGHTERS

MISS V8 228/8

COW FAMILY: +CLAYDESTA 807U5 SIRE: MR. V8 85/7 “OCHO CINCO” DAM: MISS V8 591/7 MISS V8 307/7

MISS V8 591/7

COW FAMILY: +CLAYDESTA 807U5 SIRE: +MR. V8 380/6 DAM: MISS V8 830/6

MISS V8 888/7

COW FAMILY: +CLAYDESTA 807U5

SIRE: +MR. V8 380/6 DAM: MISS V8 830/6

Miss V8 506/7

Mr. V8 368/8 “ONYX”

Miss V8 507/7

+Miss V8 293/8 NATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 46/8

Miss V8 94/9 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

Mr.

Miss V8 62/9 ABBA SHOW FEMALE OF THE YEAR

Mr. V8 814/8 “BLACK DIAMOND”

ORIGINS

Born and raised on the ranch in Boling, Texas, +Miss V8 805/6 was sired by +JDH Sir Avery Manso 159/7, a Liberty son that Jim purchased from J.D. Hudgins, Inc. Avery was bred to our best V8 cows, creating a tribe of powerful females, including

our beloved 805/6. A heavily muscled, deep-sided, and very feminine cow, she is the mother of national and international champions. In fact, her influence has carried worldwide through her son, three-time Houston Champion, +Mr. V8 146/8, “Sloan.”

MODERN INFLUENCE

LINEAGE

+Miss V8 805/6 boasts a pedigree that is a unique blend of Avery, Liberty, Datapack, and Imperator. Her mother, +Miss V8 827/4, also raised an International Champion Bull, Mr. V8 612/5 (sired by Powerstroke).

In early 2019, we lost +Miss V8 805/6 at the age of twelve, which means this cow family is relatively new. At this writing, the second generation is entering prime production with an already wellestablished reputation for producing a legion of power bulls and females. This family is one of the most sought after in our herd, yet we rarely offer cattle from this group for sale because we keep so many of them. +Mr. V8 146/8, +Miss V8 805/6’s son, is the breed's only three-time International Champion. At this writing, the V8 cow herd carries more influence of 805/6 than any other cow family.

Although +Miss V8 805/6 is a star in her own right, we cannot forget her two very impressive living full sisters, Miss V8 952/6 and Miss V8 71/7, both important contributors to this cow family.

NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION TITLES

FAMILY HONORS 5

DAUGHTERS KEPT AT V8

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS GRAND CHAMPION

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

MISS V8 317/8 2016 NATIONAL RESERVE CALF CHAMPION

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6 SIRE: MR. V8 259/7 DAM: +MISS V8 805/6

MISS V8 506/7

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

SIRE: +MR. V8 380/6 DAM: +MISS V8 805/6

Miss V8 507/7 from the +Miss V8 805/6 cow family.

+MISS V8 495/5

Mr. V8 183/7 “GATOR”

BORN AT V8 IN 1997

If you asked Jim Williams to name his top three all-time favorite cows on the ranch, chances are he’d include +Miss V8 495/5. In fact, it was Jim who nicknamed her “Rose” because of her enviable, red-tinted coat. Born and raised on the V8 Ranch, she was indeed the rose of Boling, Texas for her entire

MODERN

INFLUENCE

Rose’s daughter, +Miss V8 209/6, sired by +Mr. V8 901/4, is the base of the modern Rose cow family. This family produced +Mr. V8 322/8, the 2020 National Champion Bull.

life; everyone agreed she was the loveliest cow on the ranch. Rose passed away in the summer of 2012. Today, when we see her red-tinged great-granddaughter, +Miss V8 33/8, in the front pasture, we can't help but remember Rose.

“THIS RED-TINGED FEMALE HAS BEEN A PERSONAL FAVORITE OF MINE SINCE BIRTH. I KNOW SHE CAN PRODUCE A GREAT ONE!”

JIM WILLIAMS, 2000 POWER OF PRODUCTION CATALOG

ROSE

495/5

LINEAGE

+Miss V8 495/5 “Rose” is one of three Register of Renown daughters out of the JDH Mr. Manso 288/1 bull, a Forgason-bred son of (+)JDH Dakota Manso 599.

JDH MANSO GRANDE 488

(+)JDH DAKOTA MANSO 599

JDH MR. MANSO 288/1

=JDH LDY OLGA DE MANSO

MR. V8 92/3

+MISS V8 570/3

MISS V8 154/3

JDH LADY SHANO MANSO

+IW'S REXCRATA 262

JDH LADY CELESTE MANSO

(+)WR MR. SUVA 203

SBR IMPERATOR JOY

USSC'S SUVILLE 76

JDH MISS ESTHER MANSO

FAMILY LEGACY

5

REGISTER OF RENOWN MEMBERS

33

DIRECT SONS

24

DIRECT DAUGHTERS

+MISS V8 495/5 "ROSE"

ROSES ARE RED

THE V8 ROSE COLOR STORY

People often ask us how Rose and her descendants got their interesting rusty red color. It's in their genes! Jim Williams explains: “In the 1970s, I was looking for an outcross line of cattle. Bubba Sartwelle and his family at Sartwelle Brahman Ranch had concentrated and linebred the Imperator bull in their herd for years. He gave us the pick of the cows on his ranch. We picked three dark pigmented cows. One of the cows was SBR Imperator Joy 349/4, Rose's maternal great granddam. She was the

most intensely linebred cow on the ranch to Imperator, known for his dark (sometimes, even black) pigmentation. Rose’s paternal grandsire, (+)JDH Dakota Manso 599, was also known to sometimes sire red-pigmented cattle. When we mixed the Imperator bloodline on Rose’s dam side with that of (+)JDH Dakota Manso 599, who Jim also thought was the sire of some of the best females at J.D. Hudgins, the result was the unique red tinge we now call ‘V8 Rose Red’.”

Miss V8 495/5 “Rose” at home in the V8 front pasture.

+MISS V8 410/6

Mr. V8 85/7 “OCHO CINCO”

+Miss V8 463/7 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 751/7

Mr. V8 715/7

Mr. V8 756/7 “MEGASTROKE”

Mr. V8 903/8 “OMEGA”

Miss V8 77/8

Miss V8 78/8

Miss V8 411/8

A Louisiana girl, +Miss V8 410/6 was born at Watson Land and Cattle. At the time of her birth, us and the Watsons were constantly looking for powerful females to add to our partnership that has spanned decades. Mr. Hilton Watson said, “I have some good 800 calves over here,” and he sent them our way to see if we thought they would be good enough to add to the partnership. 410 was near weaning age when she unloaded off the trailer with her recip mother. The first impression was memorable! Jim recalls, “She was a knockout

when we first saw her. Daddy (Sloan) looked at me and said: ‘I don't think we have a better heifer here at V8 this year.’” That day, she was branded V8 and assigned number 410/6. Although never a national or international champion, +Miss V8 410/6 went on to become a highly decorated winner on our show string, and a family favorite. It was clear she had a promising future as a donor female and breeding piece. In 2020, at the age of 16, she passed peacefully from old age in the V8 front pasture.

MODERN INFLUENCE

Her sons: Ocho Cinco, Megastroke, Omega and 715/7 are all siring calves at V8 Ranch today, and her daughters and granddaughters are currently working, too. One daughter is Miss V8 463/6, the 2011 Reserve National Champion under Judge Pasquale Swaner. She has exceptional progeny sired by +Mr. V8 146/8 such as Miss V8 277/9. We are confident this line will be a mainstay for decades.

SHE WAS A KNOCKOUT WHEN WE FIRST SAW HER.

LINEAGE

The +Miss V8 410/6 pedigree blends some of the best of J.D. Hudgins, Double J Ranch of Johnny Jeffcoat, and V8. She goes back to 202/3 on the bottom side, the second winningest bull in the breed’s history, behind +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan.”

FAMILY HONORS

OUR COVER GIRL

+Miss V8 410/6 was undeniably one of the most photogenic cows V8 Ranch has ever produced. She was a particular favorite of Manuel Amparan, who often photographed her when he came to visit. One of Manuel's photos of +Miss V8 410/6 was even featured on the cover of The Brahman Journal. It just so happened that Manuel was at the ranch the day 410/6 passed away; we like to believe she waited for him to visit one last time so she could say a proper ‘goodbye’.

Miss V8 223/8, daughter of +Miss V8 410/6.

+MISS V8 165/4

1992 NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1993 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

INDUCTED INTO ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN IN 1998

+Miss V8 73/5 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 466/5 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Mr. V8 730/5 “TOMCAT” INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 38/6

+Mr. V8 203/6

+Miss V8 780/5 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION Miss V8 189/5

+Miss V8 58/6

Miss V8 790/7

+Miss V8 829/6

Mr. V8 274/7 “GEORGE” Miss V8 997/6

+Mr. V8 933/7 “YETI”

Mr. V8 660/7 Miss V8 472/9 “MAGIC”

BORN AT V8 IN 1990

Born in 1990, +Miss V8 165/4 is an example of the outstanding daughters produced by +Mr. V8 666/3. Her dam, +Lady Bevo 910, joined our herd from the Herman Beville Ranch in Florida. Mr. Beville’s cattle had about a quarter to a half of Indu-Brazilian blood, and when the industry shifted to a preference for larger-framed animals, his cattle were right where they needed to be. Our good friend, Marcus Shackelford, was familiar with the Beville herd, and he identified 910 as its top heifer. He and Sloan bought her for the V8 herd, and the rest is history! +Miss V8

165/4 was selected as the 1992 National Champion in Dallas, Texas, under Guatemalan breeder Neil Potter. In Houston, Judge Johnny Jeffcoat of Louisiana selected her as the 1993 International Champion. In total, +Miss V8 165/4 produced 55 offspring recorded by ABBA. A spinal injury during her early days as a donor female resulted in +Miss V8 165/4 living the rest of her life in isolation at V8 Ranch. For years, Jim and Luann's view from the window above their kitchen sink was of the majestic 165/4 in her pen. She weighed over 2,100 pounds at maturity.

MODERN INFLUENCE

Three daughters of +Miss V8 165/4, each sired by a different bull, were International Champions. The next generation produced an International Champion bull, Mr. V8 730/5, “Tomcat.” Today, the third and fourth generations are carried by the outstanding donor females +Miss V8 829/6 and Miss V8 997/6 and their sons. In 2021, Miss V8 472/9 “Magic,” a great-great granddaughter of +Miss V8 165/4, sold for the record setting price of $150,000 for one-half interest to Walters Livestock in Made for Magic IV. In 2022, she was named the Reserve National Champion Female.

LINEAGE

We’ve traced this cow family back to our original 1944 herd, beginning with Miss V8 9th, the 9th Brahman female to wear the V8 brand.

FAMILY HONORS 7

A MAGICAL PARTNERSHIP

MISS V8 472/9 “MAGIC”

It was October 2021, and we were preparing for our Made for Magic IV sale. Val Walters and Rodney Finch of Walters Livestock wanted to make the short drive down to the ranch from Brenham, Texas to look at the heifers. Jim was branding cattle that evening, so Catherine met with them to show them around. “What would you like to see first?” she asked them. They didn't have a preference, so she said “I'm going to show you the one I think you'll like best, first.” They drove the ranch roads until they arrived at the

pasture behind Catherine's house, and found recipient number 1193. The moment Val saw the fancy, red-tinged heifer calf at her side, it was love at first sight. A few weeks later, Walters Livestock Enterprises outlasted many bidders to purchase one-half interest and partner with V8 Ranch on Miss V8 472/9. Val christened the female with the perfect nickname – “Magic.” A little over a year later, Rodney showed “Magic” to the USA Reserve National Championship. And we believe, the best of “Magic” is yet to come.

“IF YOU WERE TO ASK ME, AFTER ALL THAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH, “STILL BELIEVE IN MAGIC?”

YES I DO. OF COURSE, I DO.”

COLDPLAY

MISS V8 539/6

+Miss V8 499/7

+Miss V8 49/8

Miss V8 319/8

Miss V8 203/9 “DREAMGIRL” NATIONAL CHAMPION

Mr. V8 996/7 “VAQUERO”

Miss V8 912/7

Mr. V8 562/8 “GUARDIAN”

Miss V8 718/8

Miss V8 712/8

ORIGINS

It’s common knowledge that our beloved family patriarch Sloan Williams simply could not resist a group of Brahman cattle for sale. This deal, in particular, has achieved legendary status on the ranch. In 2004, longtime V8 customer Bert Steindorf had a group of cows for sale that included several with the VM prefix. This prefix represented Vic and Buck Maspero, lifelong friends of Sloan from his days as a rodeo producer, and highly respected South Texan friends who used predominantly JDH and V8 bloodlines. Sloan purchased the group, which had been exposed to Mr. V8 736/5, a bull Jim

MODERN INFLUENCE

had sold to Steindorf years prior. One dam, with a beautiful udder, was pregnant when the group came to V8. At weaning, the dam’s little fall-born heifer, 539/6, was selected by Sloan as a keeper out of appreciation for her mother’s features and admiration for the outcross of Maspero genetics. At this writing, 539/6 is eighteen years old, and a V8 Ranch icon. The influence of her cow family will forever remind us of Sloan’s talent for wheeling, dealing, and spotting the best of the best.

The impact of 539/6 has increased exponentially in the past few years as her daughters, granddaughters, and grandsons have entered prime production. Her flushes to El Rey and 380/6 produced key donors who have done just what we hoped for – like their mother, they have outproduced themselves at V8 Ranch.

539/6

LINEAGE

Both Steindorf and the Masperos were “V8 collectors”, so you’ll find plenty of V8 breeding in 539/6. On the top side, her pedigree includes our +Miss V8 4/5 cow family; the bottom side contains Maspero breeding with US Sugar Corporation and the V8 “Miss Priss” family (through Mr. V8 500/3.)

MR.

MR.

FAMILY HONORS 2

+MR.

MR.

+MISS

VM CHICA 232

MISS CHOICE OF USSC 99

MR. V8 161/3

VM CONCHITA 139 VM CONCHITA

REGISTER OF RENOWN MEMBERS 1

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION

WINNING IS JUST

THE BEGINNING

In 2020, the Miss V8 539/6 cow family produced its first National Champion in Miss V8 203/9, “Dreamgirl.” From birth, this heifer was a family favorite. Payton started calling her “Dreamgirl,” and the name stuck. We had high hopes for her future as a donor cow, especially after she set a new sales record in our July 2020 Made for Magic Online Sale when one-half interest sold to GKB Cattle. It felt like a fairytale ending (or beginning!) when, subsequently, Judge Doug Pierce selected her as National Champion as a calf.

A LIVING MATRIARCH

Miss V8 539/6 grazing at home at V8 Ranch in the fall of 2020. She is our oldest living Brahman female.

Miss V8 203/9 “Dreamgirl” 2020 National Champion

MISS V8 906/2

Miss V8 169/5

Miss V8 6/4

Miss V8 630/5

Miss V8 939/6

Miss V8 518/6

Miss V8 597/6

Miss V8 363/6 NATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 498/7

+Miss V8 102/8

Mr. V8 179/8 “BIG MACK”

Mr. V8 918/7

Miss V8 262/8

+Mr. V8 189/4

For years, in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Jim traveled to Sugarland every two months for the weaning of the heifers. (Sugarland’s manager was a good friend who let Jim get first pick.) In the spring of 1980, Jim selected Ester of Sugarland 78, the dam of Miss V8 906/2. Born in 1982, 906/2 had only 5 daughters and 4 sons in her lifetime. She was never flushed, so all of her progeny are natural calves. It’s a common misconception that embryo transfer calves are superior to natural-born calves. Yet, Miss V8 906/2

MODERN INFLUENCE

It's interesting to note that Miss V8 630/5, a foundation female in the modern group of producers in this family, was sired by +Mr. V8 189/4, meaning that she is linebred to Miss V8 906/2. Today, granddaughters and grandsons of 630/5 carry on the family tradition of excellence, which is only increasing in notoriety.

is a matriarch who dispels that very notion. She is the foundation cow behind one of our biggest groups of cattle on the ranch, a group that features many show winners and top-selling animals. Like many greats who were overlooked in their lifetimes (think: Bach, VanGogh, Thoreau), Miss V8 906/2 is just now rising to fame for her incredible contribution to the breed as a non-flush cow. Her cow family is proof that the V8 Ranch “bench” is deep, and that even our non-flush females are superior producers. 906/2

LINEAGE

Like so many of our cattle, the Sugarland female lines combined so impressively with the V8 sires. Her sire, Mr. V8 622/2 was a grandson of +Miss V8 218/1, who was the dam of +Mr. V8 347/2, our first national champion.

+MR. V8 763/1

MR. V8 622/2

MISS V8 588/1

SUGARLAND'S ESTO 217

ESTER OF SUGARLAND 78

MR. V8 308/1

MISS V8 212/1

MR. V8 188/1

+MISS V8 218/1

SUGARLAND'S ESTO 4

LADY MANSO OF SUGRLND 30

SUGARLAND'S REXCRATA 41

ESTER OF SUGARLAND 57 ESTER OF SUGARLAND 41

Miss V8 906/2 was the dam of +Mr. V8 189/4. Although a household name, and a Register of Renown sire with worldwide influence, +Mr. V8 189/4 was not a show bull; he was too small. +Mr. V8 189/4 was, however, thick and muscular, so Jim kept him to breed to the longer, taller daughters of (+)Mr. V8 202/3. When asked why he made this not-soevident choice, Jim replied: “You have to be a visionary.”

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“YOU HAVE TO BE A VISIONARY.”

JIM WILLIAMS

BRAHMANS WIN BIG IN 2022 BEST OF THE BARNS

Search any list of the most popular cattle breeds in the U.S., and you’ll find superstars like Black Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Simmental, Red Angus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Highlands, Holsteins, and Texas Longhorns. You might, on occasion, see Brahmans make these lists, but not nearly as often as we think they should!

That’s why V8 Ranch was delighted to be nominated by our peers for the 2022 Best of the Barns Awards. Created by The Pulse and sponsored by Sullivan Supply, this prestigious awards program is a highly anticipated annual event amongst those on the showring circuit. Being grouped with some of the cattle industry’s most respected leaders was an honor –and an opportunity to bring more attention to the Brahman breed. When we told fellow Brahman enthusiasts about this opportunity, they rallied, casting 9231 votes to a secure a win for V8

Ranch as the 2022 Best Show Cattle Operation

To demonstrate just how firmly we believe Brahmans belong in the shortlist of top U.S. cattle breeds, we offered up the unthinkable – wearing burnt orange to College Station if V8 Ranch won the title. As diehard Aggies, we can think of no greater sacrifice than donning the color of the Texas Longhorns; it’s our way of showing just how much it means to see Brahmans take centerstage amongst so many other worthy breeds and cattle operations. Thank you to everyone who supported the ranch and the Brahman breed. We’ll see you at College Station!

MISS V8 498/7

COW FAMILY: MISS V8 906/2

SIRE: +JDH SIR AVERY MANSO DAM: MISS V8 518/6

+JDH MARRI HOLLY MANSO

2000 NATIONAL CHAMPION

INDUCTED INTO ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN IN 2010

Miss V8 954/6 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION ABBA SHOW FEMALE OF THE YEAR

+Miss V8 947/6

Miss V8 964/7

Miss V8 669/8 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Mr. V8 815/7 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 286/8

Miss V8 52/8

ORIGINS

BORN AT J.D. HUDGINS, INC. IN 1998 • ESTABLISHED AT V8 IN 2004

Before Marri Holly was known as the big grey cow grazing in our pastures, she was known as a powerful show female that was difficult to get around in the show ring. In fact, in 2000, when Judge Marcus Shackleford slapped her as National Champion in Dallas, we were right there with Miss V8 716/5, that year’s Reserve Champion. Raised by the J. Boone Koonce family of J.D. Hudgins, Inc., this JDH female carried the T brand on her right shoulder. We’re most closely linked to our cousins at the J.D. Hudgins Ranch by the Forgason and

Koonce families. The T brand stands for Temple Koonce. In our family, we knew him as “Uncle Temple,” Mollie's uncle. Sometime after Marri Holly's show career, Johnny Joyce brokered the sale of this popular female to Watson Land and Cattle. After keeping her at the Watson ranch in Jennings, Louisiana for about a year, Mr. Hilton Watson, longtime business partner of V8, said, “Send the cow to Jim.” Marri Holly returned to Wharton County to stay, and her outcross genetics continue to make an impact today.

MARRI HOLLY

MODERN INFLUENCE

LINEAGE

Marri Holly’s sire, (+)JDH Sir Marri Manso 557/4, sold for a recordbreaking sum to a Brazilian rancher. The progeny of (+)JDH Sir Marri Manso 557/4 are still successful worldwide.

+JDH MR. UNION MANSO

PEDIGREE

This cow family has been in production for less than 20 years at V8 Ranch, but what a couple of decades it has been! Boasting three International Champion or Reserve Champion titles from a very small pool of animals, we’re confident that the biggest success from this family’s influence is yet to come.

JDH DOMINO MANSO 42

(+)JDH SIR MARRI MANSO

JDH QUEEN LILA MANSO

JDH ODYSSEY MANSO

JDH LADY HOLY MANSO

JDH LADY TERI MANSO

JDH MADHYO OTHELLO MANSO

JDH GORDO MAXO MANSO

JDH MARRI HUDG MANSO

(+)JDH ATARI MANSO

JDH MISS ASHCROFT MANSO

JJ DIDOR IMPERATOR 228

JDH MISS TAYNA MANSO

FAMILY HONORS 3

INTERNATIONAL TITLES IN A TEN YEAR PERIOD

+JDH MS WATER MANSO

INDUCTED INTO ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN IN 2014

Mr. V8 243/7

Miss V8 626/7 NATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 844/7 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 138/7

Miss V8 174/8

Mr. V8 855/7 BULL OF THE YEAR

Miss V8 898/8 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

ORIGINS

BORN AT J.D. HUDGINS, INC. IN 2002 • ESTABLISHED AT V8 IN 2008

+JDH Ms. Water Manso 239 was born in 2002 at J.D. Hudgins, Inc., and raised by Adrian and Karen (Mangum) Gubert, who branded the XL shoulder brand. When the Mangum division decided to sell their cows, of course, Sloan was there waiting. He could never resist a group of cows for sale, so imagine his excitement when it was a group of JDH cows from right down the road! Sloan picked up Jim, Luke, and Catherine and drove them to the “Herding Ground” pasture at JDH to size up the group, but he’d already made up his mind, and he could barely contain his excitement. Sloan bought the entire group of about 75 females. Bubba

Hudgins had allowed Adrian and Karen to breed their cows to (+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso; he had even advised them on which cows he thought would mate best with the bull. The deal was that Bubba would get to keep any bull calves, and the Guberts would get the heifers. There were three daughters of Liberty in the group, and Water was our top pick. She came to V8 as a five-year-old cow and her first flush to +Mr. V8 287/5, “Superstroke” resulted in +Miss V8 138/7, one of our top donors today. But it was the flushes to +Mr. V8 380/6 that produced quality in volume and cemented her place in the history books at V8.

WATER MANSO

MODERN INFLUENCE

LINEAGE

The cross of (+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso daughters to +Mr. V8 380/6 has been well documented; the outcross JDH genetics of Water made magic at V8.

(+)JDH DAKOTA MANSO 599

Her son, Mr. V8 243/7, is a popular AI sire on the ranch and Water’s grandson, Mr. V8 855/7, was our 2018 Bull of the Year. And Water's daughters, who have held National and International Champion titles, are some of the most impressive in the breed. A granddaughter, Miss V8 898/8, was the 2019 Reserve National Champion and is a donor here at the ranch.

FAMILY HONORS

JDH MR BRAHMAN MANSO 175

(+)JDH SIR LIBERTY MANSO

+JDH LADY REMINGTON MANS

JDH SIR TRULLO MANSO

JDH MATTIE TRULLY MANSO

JDH MATTIE BELL MANSO

+JDH LADY GREGA MANSO

(+)JDH REMINGTON MANSO

JDH QUEEN AUDRA DE MANSO

+JDH MR. RHA ELY MANSO

JDH MISS TIPPIT MANSO

JDH AILANTI MANSO 3

JDH LADY SIMS MANSO

3

NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL TITLES 1

BULL OF THE YEAR

+MISS V8 571/3

INDUCTED INTO ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN IN 1993

+Miss V8 143/6 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 144/6 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 682/6 Mr. V8 675/6

Miss V8 674/8

+Miss V8 600/4 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

+Miss V8 606/5 Mr. V8 301/4 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

Miss V8 425/5 NATIONAL CHAMPION

At V8, our respect for the Brahman females has always been based on keeping females that produced daughters better than themselves. Our goal has always been to develop and breed the best set of females in the breed. One of the cornerstones of the now famous signature V8 look is +Miss V8 571/3. Born and raised on the ranch, she spent her lifetime at V8 producing great females time and time again. She was a dark pigmented female, one of the first in

our herd, and a front pasture cow who was the definition of femininity. This cow and her offspring have spread throughout the world and those that owned them wanted more. She was inducted into the ABBA Register of Renown in 1993. Throughout her lifetime at V8, we retained 8 replacement females. We sold 17.5 sons and daughters out of her, which at the time of her death in 2003, averaged $15,750 each.

MODERN INFLUENCE

Today, the +Miss V8 571/3 female line is mostly carried by descendants of her daughter, +Miss V8 606/5. The fourth generation, Miss V8 674/8 is one of our top young donors. Two daughters of 571/3, +Miss V8 600/4 and +Miss V8 606/5, each produced International Champion Females. In her lifetime, her dark pigment, which was very unique at the time, was always a conversation piece. Often, someone will say they have a dark pigmented V8 animal in their herd. We can almost always predict that in some way — it stems from +Miss V8 571/3.

LINEAGE

+Miss V8 571/3 can be traced back to original ABBA foundation stock, originating with foundation cow Martha Ann 147.

FAMILY HONORS

REGISTER

6

7 NATIONAL

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IF SOMEONE CHALLENGED US TO SUM UP THIS COW’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN FIVE WORDS OR LESS, “SHE HAS MADE MONEY,” WOULD BE APPROPRIATE.

JIM WILLIAMS

HEIFER SALES

In 2020, we began hosting our Made for Magic Online Sales. Twice a year, in July and October, we select and feature the top cut from our heifer calf crop. These females are the cream of the crop at V8: elite genetics from our most sought after cow families and sires.

MAGICAL INVESTORS' CLUB

What do the buyers of Made for Magic cows have in common? More than just the highest bid. They believe in cow families. They value strong genetics and V8's discerning eye. They are passionate about the Brahman breed and see themselves as stewards of the animals and resources entrusted to them. They share a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial grit, and a vision for the future of their herds and the industry at large. They’re actively invested in the ‘here and now’, but they’re also thinking ahead. They see the value of a strong investment. And most importantly, they respect a cattleman’s culture where community and generosity of spirit foster mutual success.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS

At V8 Ranch, we produce performing cattle, but that doesn’t mean we shy away from buying cattle that meet our standards. On the contrary! Our most famous cow family matriarchs, like Miss Priss and Claydesta 807U5, underscore the positive influence outside genetics bring to our program.

THE POWER OF THE

OUTCROSS

We’re continually searching for an ideal outcross female with the potential to be a foundation cow for the next great line of cattle. As such, we’ve brought in replacement females from a handful of outside ranches, and in the future they may join these powerful donor females. Although the following donor females (and their progeny) do not trace back to the core V8 cow families, don’t underestimate their importance; they are promising test plots for future matriarch status.

As with our breeding choices, we use our highly trained eyes to select for phenotype, first and foremost. Then, we consider pedigree and/or any unique traits such as color, disposition or being polled. When mated with V8’s strong, award-winning sires, we’re confident that these cows will also make magic.

+MISS V8 879/6

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

SIRE: +JDH SIR AVERY MANSO DAM: JDH LADY LA BELLE MANSO

JDH LADY MANSO 187

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

SIRE: JDH MR. MANSO 93/3 DAM: JDH LADY MANSO 129/3

+JDH LADY ASHTYN MANSO 210/2

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS SIRE: JDH QUENCY MANSO DAM: JDH LADY COTE MANSO

+JDH LADY MANSO 563

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS SIRE: (+)SCD DIDOR ESTO 302 DAM: +JDH LADY MANSO 85/4

V8 RANCH PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

Everyone at V8 Ranch loved the idea of bringing our Brahman-loving friends and fans together into a space where we can chat about all things related to Brahman ranching. At this writing, the V8 Ranch Facebook group has 2700 members. One of the most popular features is the “Ask Jim” series – private video chats with Jim Williams where he answers questions submitted by members of the group. Want to join the conversation? Want to ask a question? Have something to share? We hope to see you on our private Facebook group, V8 Ranch - Fans and Friends.

+JDH LADY NOVA MANSO 670/8

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

SIRE: JDH DENTON DE MANSO 592/7 DAM: JDH TAMESHA MANSO

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.

FAMILY MATTERS

For four generations, V8 Ranch has remained steadfastly independent and family-owned. That gives us the flexibility to maintain an old-school commitment to our skills, training, and history. We only employ skilled tradespeople who are as passionate about Brahman cattle ranching as we are. Our staff has become a part of our extended family, and they deserve accolades for making the V8

brand a highly revered name in the Brahman cattle industry. But, V8 Ranch family members 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.

Sloan Williams and the V8 crew branding, June 1997.

Jim Williams and the V8 crew branding, April 2020.

WHAT DO THE BRANDS MEAN?

A NUMERICAL NECESSITY

Branding time at V8 resembles an old western replete with cowboys, campfires, and cattle. But branding cattle is more than just a romanticized ranching tradition; it has purpose and meaning. In order to enter the Herd Register, the American Brahman Breeders Association requires that both a visible ownership brand and an individual number be branded on each animal. The “V8” branding you’ll find on the left hip of our cattle represents the ownership brand; the numbers branded on the lower rear of each leg identify the individuals.

ASSIGNING BRANDS TO EACH ANIMAL

To mark our individual animals, V8 Ranch uses a chronological sequence of numbers based on calving dates. The first V8 animal was branded as 1. Number 2 followed, and we continued sequentially until we reached number 999. The sequence then followed with branding as 1/1

(read One over One), with the bottom number representing the thousands. So, animal 123/4 (One Twenty-Three over Four) is the 4,123rd animal born on the ranch. Heifers and bulls have their own set of numbers, which means there is a Miss V8 123/4 and a Mr. V8 123/4. As of this printing, the next available numbers are 815/9 for a female and 381/9 for a bull.

TO 999/9 AND BEYOND!

What happens after the 9,999th bull or female is born on the ranch? This has been a recent topic of discussion within the family. Should we continue with 0/10 for the 10,000 heifer or bull? Or should we roll over and start again with 1? We’re still undecided and we’d like to know - what is your preference? To learn more about our branding process, visit our Instagram page, @v8ranch, and look for the “Q&A Branding” highlight.

THE SHOULDER BRANDS OF V8

Initially, when Sloan purchased the herd, all the cattle carried the V8 brand on their left hip. This tradition still holds true today. Because Jim was older when the herd was purchased, his cattle are branded the same way as Sloan’s, using the same V8 brand. However, as the family grew, Sloan & Mollie wanted to find a way to make sure all their children and grandchildren would be able to continue their heritage as Brahman breeders.

So, they gave each child and grandchild the best heifer calf of that year’s calf crop. Sloan and Jim decided to come up with a way to let the children know which cattle were theirs when they drove through the pastures. They decided on shoulder brands, named for each of their granddaughters and great-grandchildren, which can now be seen on a number of the ranch’s cattle. C P K

ESTABLISHED 1983

Signifies Cattle Owned by Catherine Sloan Williams

Now Catherine & Luke Neumayr

ESTABLISHED 1997

Signifies Cattle Owned by Payton Sloan Powell

Now Payton & Joe Dodge Jessee

ESTABLISHED 2017

Signifies Cattle Owned by Knox Harrison Neumayr

THE

REMARKABLE REGISTER OF RENOWN

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS IN A REGISTERED NAME

EARNING THE REGISTER OF RENOWN PLUS SIGN SYMBOL

The ABBA Genetic Merit Award program uses the plus symbol (“+”) in front of a cow’s name to designate her Register of Renown status. Designed to recognize the sires and dams of showring winners at ABBA-approved shows, Register of Renown points are accumulated beginning January 1 through December 31 of each year. A minimum of 75 points must be earned by two or more of her produce for a dam to achieve Register of Renown status. Points are awarded for Individual Classes, Champions, Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes (both natural and embryo). Register of Renown inductions are announced during the annual Membership Meeting held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

In addition to the “+” symbol, you may also notice a few other symbols as part of the ABBA Genetic Merit Awards:

• = designates “Maternal Merit” status. This award identifies females that have an early onset of puberty, a regular calving interval and consistently produce offspring that perform above average.

•

(=) symbol in front of a bull's name designates a “Maternal Performance Sire,” bulls who produce multiple Maternal Merit award-winning daughters.

• (+) designates Vanguard Sires, bulls that are both Register of Renown and Maternal Performance Sires.

• $ designates Vanguard Cows, cows that are both Register of Renown and Maternal Merit.

TO DATE, V8 RANCH HAS RAISED:

163 RECIPIENTS OF GENETIC MERIT AWARDS, INCLUDING 147 ANIMALS IN THE REGISTER OF RENOWN ALONE.

HERD SIRES

Mr. V8 707 with the V8 cows in 1971.

THE SIRES OF V8 RANCH

HEADS OF OUR HERD

COW MAGIC + BULL MAGIC = THE KEY TO SUCCESS

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: “The magic is in the cows.” Behind every one of our great V8 Brahman Bulls, there is a great Brahman cow. We’re proud of their pedigree. And we work hard to uphold our reputation as a top seedstock provider of high-performing, structurally sound Brahman bulls. Bred to represent the best of both worlds, each bull comes with documented performance and breeding guarantees. These bulls 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.

Although we have established a tradition of selecting a Bull of the Year that we expect to impact the Brahman breed, we don’t do so to build an image of just one bull. All of our bulls are part of a breeding program and they are designed to complement one another in both pedigree and appearance.

Breeding truly superior livestock is no accident. Genuinely outstanding genetic contributors can nearly always be predicted, but you have to start with known qualities and reliable material. Our program is designed to grow, develop, and adapt to the constantly changing industry. This results in progeny that improve with each generation.

It’s why we’re passionate about selling semen on every bull in our battery (unless limited by inventory). It’s also why we make it a point to have sons and daughters from our top bulls available for purchase at every sale. We believe in sharing our genetics as a way to contribute to the entire breed's future.

Never before has it been more important to properly select the herd bull you’ll use on your cows. There is one overriding constant, both in the pasture and in intelligent AI and ET programs - it takes the use of outstanding herd bulls to accomplish herd and breed improvements. In short, exceptional herd sires are essential to any program’s success.

WE BELIEVE IN SHARING OUR GENETICS AS A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENTIRE BREED'S FUTURE.

+MR. V8 146/8 SLOAN

2018, 2019, AND 2020 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION 2020 BULL OF THE YEAR

#9 BULL IN THE BREED FOR DOCILITY

+Mr. V8 146/8 entered the Brahman scene with a bang, becoming the first and only Brahman bull to win the International Brahman Show three times. He brings thickness and muscle, power for days, soundness, and excellent breed character all while maintaining acceptable birth weights on his calves. “Sloan’s” calves are consistently high quality, with excellent feet and legs, muscle, thickness, and style.

After years without a name, in early 2021, we decided to name him after our beloved patriarch, Sloan Williams because both he and +Mr. V8 146/8, were the best of the best. In 2022, +Mr. V8 146/8 was inducted into the ABBA Register of Renown. He is one of the youngest bulls to ever receive this honor. Also, in 2022, his progeny won the National Champion Get of Sire.

SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: MISS V8 363/6

DOB: 3/24/2017 ABBA NO. 964486

BIRTH WEIGHT 82 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2670 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: MISS V8 906/2

OWNED WITH: 79 CATTLE CO.

MR. V8 179/8 BIG MACK

One of the most impressive sons of +Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble”, Mr. V8 179/8 “Big Mack” could be one of, if not the, heaviestboned bulls we’ve ever raised at V8 Ranch. Visitors to the ranch fell in love with “Big Mack” after seeing this darkpigmented bull breeding cows at the ranch, a bull we have heavily bred and flushed to at V8 Ranch.

In addition to his muscle and eye appeal, “Big Mack” has a clean sheath and a strong, level topline. We see him making a big impact. His mother, Miss V8 363/6, was the 2005 National Champion Female and was one of our most impressive donor females with plenty of length of body and style. In 2022, Australian studmaster Brett Nobbs selected “Big Mack” as one of the elite bulls to join his operation, purchasing the exclusive rights in Australia for NCC Brahmans.

+MR. V8 191/7

SIRE: +JDH SIR AVERY MANSO DAM: +MISS V8 464/6

DOB: 4/8/2011 ABBA NO. 902941

BIRTH WEIGHT 95 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2300 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +CLAYDESTA 807U5

TRAIT LEADER

#9 BULL IN THE BREED FOR SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE

Standing the test of time, one of the older sires in our lineup is +Mr. V8 191/7. A former Reserve International Champion Bull, he sires very long-bodied, up-headed, muscular, thick, and visually appealing calves. He is the sire of both +Mr. V8 933/7 “Yeti”, and the 2017 Houston Grand Champion Brahman Bull, Mr. V8 604/7, “Man of Steel.” Our daughters of 191/7 are some of the most prized donor females in our herd, most notably +Miss V8 33/8, who is considered by many to be the best cow on the ranch.

The dam of +Mr. V8 191/7 is the phenomenal +Miss V8 464/6 from the famed Claydesta 807U5 cow family. She was an International Champion and the Grand Champion Female at the World Brahman Congress. It’s no surprise that 191/7 has become a great herd sire, as great bulls come from great cow families.

2014 RESERVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

DOB:

BIRTH WEIGHT 89 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE”

OWNED BY: HEART BC BRAHMANS

MR. V8 195/8 RED MAN

A dual-purpose sire that can breed both red and grey, Mr. V8 195/8 “Red Man” has taken the USA by storm siring many popular show winners. As you may guess from his highly desirable red pigment, “Red Man” is from the V8 “Rose” cow family. His dam, +Miss V8 917/7 is a 380/6 daughter out of +Miss V8 209/6, a former Reserve International Champion Female.

As a show bull, Mr. V8 195/8, “Red Man” was the 2019 All American Reserve Grand Champion Bull for Baylie Clay. His flushmate full sister, Miss V8 671/8, was Grand Champion Female at the 2019 All American for Madison Peterson. Mr. V8 195/8, “Red Man” is a bull with tremendous muscle and bone; he is also very correct on his feet and legs. His progeny have the signature V8 look we have bred into these cattle for years.

MR. V8 274/7GEORGE

Known throughout the world for his friendly and gentle disposition, Mr. V8 274/7 “George” is a high-performing bull who excels in many areas. His sire is the outcross bull Mr. V8 354/6 who was a herd bull for Windy Hill Ranch. After seeing the calves at Windy Hill, we used 354 in our AI program and found the calves to be heavy muscled, good natured, and performance oriented. As a show bull, Mr. V8 274/7 “George” was Reserve Grand Champion at the 2013 Kickoff Classic and a consistent contender throughout his show career. Mr. V8 274/7 “George” is used as a natural service sire at V8 Ranch. His calves are easy fleshing, stylish, and as you would expect, have great dispositions. Two females sired by “George” in our Made for Magic Sales have averaged $38,000.

+MR. V8 322/8

2020 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2021 BULL OF THE YEAR

DOB: 1/12/2018

BIRTH WEIGHT 83 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2400 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE”

OWNED WITH: GKB CATTLE

A past National Champion who has proven himself with outstanding progeny, +Mr. V8 322/8 sired the 2022 Reserve National Champion Female, Miss V8 472/9 “Magic” in his first calf crop. Representing the next generation of the +Mr. V8 380/6 Brahman sire line, 322/8 has many exceptional characteristics including: masculinity; eye appeal; a long, straight top line and level hip; good thickness and muscle; and excellent American Brahman breed character. His dam, +Miss V8 33/8, is a beautiful red-tinged, long-bodied daughter of +Mr. V8 191/7. Phenotypically, she embodies the V8 ideal and is considered one of V8’s most impressive cows. In addition to his National Championship, 322/8 was a two-time division winner at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (the International Brahman Show.)

MR. V8 365/8 TANK

SIRE: +MR. V8 380/6

DOB: 3/7/2018

BIRTH WEIGHT 83 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

OWNED WITH: 79 CATTLE CO.

DAM: +MISS V8 805/6

ABBA NO. 983794

Mr. V8 365/8 “Tank” is a very masculine and muscular bull, yet he travels with ease. He is the second thickest bull on the entire ranch, only behind his half-brother +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”. “Tank” and 146/8 competed together as part of the 2020 International Champion ET Produce of Dam, representing their mother +Miss V8 805/6. His impressive phenotype is equally supported by one of the best pedigrees available today.

“Tank” is sired by +Mr. V8 380/6 “The Machine,” who holds the all-time number one position in the ABBA Register of Renown. His dam, +Miss V8 805/6, produced the three-time International Champion Bull, +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan.” He is a full brother to our past National Champion female +Miss V8 293/8 and our top V8 donors, Miss V8 506/7 (dam of Onyx) and Miss V8 507/7.

SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: MISS V8 506/7

DOB: 3/9/2018 ABBA NO. 983795

BIRTH WEIGHT 89 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2490 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

OWNED WITH: MORRIS BLACK GOLD BRAHMANS

MR. V8 368/8 ONYX

Mr. V8 368/8 “Onyx” is a very attractive bull with a lot of style and balance. Long-bodied and dark-pigmented with excellent breed character and masculinity, he is also an easymoving bull with excellent structure. He has only increased his popularity as the demand for black Brahman cattle is growing. Onyx is a son of +Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble” and out of Miss V8 506/7, whose pedigree (+Mr. V8 380/6 X +Miss V8 805/6) makes her a full sister to our past National Champion female +Miss V8 293/8.

“Onyx’s” dam is one of the most striking females on the ranch; we cannot overstate her elegance and beauty. His maternal granddam, +Miss V8 805/6 is the mother of +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan,” the breed’s only three-time International Champion Bull. Since 146/8 and “Onyx” are both out of “Noble”, this makes them three-quarter brothers.

& MATERNAL EPDS CARCASS EPDS INDEXES

DOB:

BIRTH

COW

+MR. V8 380/6 THE MACHINE

#1 BULL IN ABBA REGISTER OF RENOWN

6

DIFFERENT TRAITS

#1 BULL IN THE BREED FOR CARCASS WEIGHT

#3 BULL IN THE BREED FOR YEARLING WEIGHT

#3 BULL IN THE BREED FOR RIBEYE AREA

#4 BULL IN THE BREED FOR SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE

#7 BULL IN THE BREED FOR MARBLING

#8 BULL IN THE BREED FOR YIELD GRADE

A bull that needs no introduction to Brahman enthusiasts, his worldwide impact has been proven time and time again. Identified from birth as a “breed changer” by Jim Williams, 380/6 laid the foundation for the modern type of V8 cattle and the success they have seen. Nicknamed “The Machine” because of his dominating consistency, he is heavy-muscled, very attractive, and balanced in his phenotype. He expresses excellent breed character, and most importantly, is athletic and structurally correct from every angle. Red or gray, USA or abroad, his influence is transformational. Himself a four-time International Champion Get of Sire, and three-time National Champion Get of Sire, +Mr. V8 380/6 “The Machine” has sired 12 International or National Grand Champions.

MR. V8 562/8GUARDIAN

2022 BULL OF THE YEAR

BIRTH

OWNED WITH: GKB CATTLE

One of the most unique bulls we have ever raised, Mr. V8 562/8 “Guardian” is extremely heavy-muscled, free and easymoving, and has a clean and tidy sheath. He has a strong and level topline; good testicles; and a lot of balance and eye appeal. He was the 2022 Bull of the Year as well as a twotime division winner at the International Brahman Show.

A V8 Superblend™ representing the Miss V8 539/6 cow family, he blends with the +Miss V8 165/4 family through his sire, +Mr. V8 933/7 “Yeti.” “Guardian’s” dam, +Miss V8 49/8, is one of our top 380/6 daughters. His first progeny were heavy-muscled, visually appealing calves with excellent dispositions. Having already produced outstanding calves, we expect “Guardian” to have a significant impact on the Brahman breed.

MR. V8 604/7 MAN OF STEEL

2017 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION 2017 BULL OF THE YEAR

SIRE: +MR. V8 191/7 DAM: +MISS V8 128/7

DOB: 3/10/2014 ABBA NO. 927486

BIRTH WEIGHT 89 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2690 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS PRISS

TRAIT LEADER

#7 BULL IN THE BREED FOR YEARLING WEIGHT

The 2017 International Champion Bull, Mr. V8 604/7 “Man of Steel”, has power, performance, and style. Backed by two of the greatest cow families in Brahman history, “Man of Steel” is a V8 Superblend™ representing the +Miss Priss cow family blended with the +Claydesta 807U5 family through his sire, +Mr. V8 191/7. He is a bull that perfectly combines the size, bone, length, and muscle of +Mr. V8 191/7 with the style and productivity of his dam, a beautiful +380/6 daughter. Just as he does, “Man of Steel’s” offspring exhibit the same extended and tidy front end, bold and open rib cage, and the same width from stifle to stifle. We have retained several daughters of “Man of Steel” as replacement and donor females in our herd. Mr. V8 604/7 “Man of Steel” is a truly remarkable bull with the rare ability to sire cattle with performance, bone, and muscle, paired with good feet and legs.

+MISS PRISS COW FAMILY BLENDS WITH +CLAYDESTA 807U5

MR. V8 814/8 BLACK DIAMOND

SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: MISS V8 507/7

DOB: 9/25/2019 ABBA NO. 1009931

BIRTH WEIGHT 77 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2590 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

+Mr. V8 814/8 “Black Diamond” gains admirers each time someone sees him in person. This dark-pigmented bull is sired by +Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble” and out of our incredible Miss V8 507/7 donor female, who is a 380 daughter out of +Mr. V8 146/8’s dam (+Miss V8 805/6.) His mother (507/7) is also the dam of Miss V8 554/9 “Smidge” who sold to Mexico at 1/2 interest for $105,250 in Made for Magic V. What a pedigree!

But it’s “Black Diamond’s” jaw-dropping phenotype that excites even more: deep; thick; impeccable breed character; very desirable sheath; and loaded with muscle. Structurally, he is very sound and correct on his feet and legs. His EPDs are well-balanced and feature excellent growth traits. He is a unique option for breeders looking to infuse the +Miss V8 805/6 cow family into their herd with a shot of 380/6.

MR. V8 855/7

2018 BULL OF THE YEAR

DOB: 8/23/2015 ABBA NO. 944572

BIRTH WEIGHT 88 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2260 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +WATER MANSO

OWNED WITH: NORTH FORTY RANCH

Mr. V8 855/7 was our 2018 Bull of the Year. A bull with extreme depth of body and heavy bone, he is very easyfleshing and carries the highly desirable dark pigment. His dam, Miss V8 844/7, is a former International Champion Female and a daughter of +Mr. V8 380/6, the number one bull in the ABBA Register of Renown. His sire, Mr. V8 259/7, makes him a bit of an outcross to many of the bloodlines at V8 today.

If you look at Mr. V8 855/7’s EPDs, you will be impressed. He boasts one of the most balanced collection of traits, ranking in the top 10% or better in nine different areas. Most notably, he ranks in the top 1% for weaning weight and the top 10% for milk.

SIRE: MR. V8 259/7 DAM: MISS V8 844/7

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8

DOB: 1/12/2020

MR. V8 873/8COLOSSAL

+MISS V8 33/8

NO. 1015368

BIRTH WEIGHT 71 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2680 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE”

As we enter the era of the “Sons of Sloan,” Mr. V8 873/8 “Colossal” is quite a rising star. His sire, +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”, is the breed’s only three-time International Grand Champion Bull. The dam of “Colossal” is +Miss V8 33/8, who needs no introduction to V8 collectors. The mother of the National Champion +Mr. V8 322/8, she also produced the high-selling heifer in Made for Magic II, Miss V8 281/9, who is a full sister to “Colossal” and a future donor for Ki Cattle Company.

A V8 Superblend™ from the Rose cow family blended with +Miss V8 805/6 through his sire, “Colossal” offers exciting opportunities for both red and grey breeders. He is very long-bodied, excellent on his feet and legs, level-topped and very balanced. Additionally, his actual birthweight of 71 pounds makes him a calving ease option.

+MISS V8 495/5 "ROSE" COW FAMILY BLENDS WITH +MISS V8 805/6

MR. V8 891/8PATHFINDER

BIRTH

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

OWNED WITH: GKB CATTLE

Joining the elite fraternity of Bull of the Year title holders is Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder.” One of our oldest sons of “Sloan,” he has been a powerhouse in our show string, with Grand Champion titles from the Miami International, Jambalaya Classic, Sugar Classic, East Texas State Fair, and Cattlemen’s Congress. He was also Reserve Supreme Champion American Bull at the Cattlemen’s Congress.

Phenotypically, he shows many of the same attributes that have made “Sloan” a worldwide phenomenon. Together with his full brother Mr. V8 875/8, they make up the 2022 National Champion ET Produce of Dam representing their mother, +Miss V8 879/6, an Avery daughter. After being flushed to some of V8’s top donors, the first calves by “Pathfinder” are on the ground and very impressive.

BIRTH

MR. V8 903/8

Already in heavy use with our international clients, Mr. V8 903/8 “Omega” offers an exciting combination of the most coveted genetics in the breed. A V8 Superblend™ from the +Miss V8 410/6 cow family, 903/8 is the final son of the original matriarch herself. Sired by the threetime International Champion +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”, this pedigree represents the best of the best at V8.

“Omega” is one of the larger framed sons of “Sloan.” Bigfooted and heavy-boned, he is very long-bodied, and has all the eye appeal and “look” that made his mother one of the most photographed Brahman females of all time. His EPDs put him in the top 10% for a staggering 11 different traits, more than any other AI sire we offer.

+MR. V8 933/7

2019 BULL OF THE YEAR

#1 BULL IN THE BREED FOR WEANING WEIGHT

+Mr. V8 933/7 “Yeti” has emerged as one of our leading sires. We named him our 2019 Bull of the Year and had very high hopes for his breeding success. “Yeti” didn’t disappoint. His very first bull calf was the incredible Mr. V8 562/8 “Guardian,” who set the tone for his showstopping calves. This comes as no surprise, as this V8 Superblend™ combines two of the strongest cow families in the Brahman breed: +Miss V8 165/4 and +Claydesta 807U5.

“Yeti” is the number one bull in the breed for weaning weight and ranks in the top 1% for yearling weight as well. These explosive growth-oriented traits are balanced with an actual birthweight of 77 pounds. The demand and marketability of “Yeti” calves has been high, with three daughters selling in Made for Magic sales and averaging $72,750.

+MISS V8 165/4 COW FAMILY BLENDS WITH +CLAYDESTA 807U5

DOB: 6/15/2016 ABBA NO. 950884

BIRTH WEIGHT 83 POUNDS MATURE WEIGHT: 2290 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: MISS V8 539/6

MR. V8 996/7VAQUERO

When Mr. V8 996/7 “Vaquero” was introduced to the USA Brahman market in 2020, his initial semen offering sold out in only four hours. Since then, he has turned into a wildly popular Brahman bull. Of moderate frame, he has tremendous bone, balance, and muscle with a very desirable sheath. With a Calving Ease Direct EPD of 5.67, he’s the natural service sire at V8’s show barn, pairing with our heifers to sire cattle with performance, muscle, show ringpotential, and look.

His sire, JDH Sir Compian Manso makes him an outcross option. And as an added bonus, his dam is a full sister to +Miss V8 49/8, the dam of Mr. V8 562/8, “Guardian,” the 2022 Bull of the Year. This follows our lifelong commitment to building cow families and concentrating them.

SIRE: JDH SIR COMPIAN MANSO DAM: MISS V8 912/7

SIRE:

COW

ADDITIONAL SIRES

SIRE:

MR. V8 48/8 “ELVIS”

MR. V8 85/7 “OCHO CINCO”

MR. V8 183/7 "GATOR"

+MR. V8 442/6 SIRE:

MR. V8 463/6

JDH MR GETHIN MANSO 636/7 SIRE: JDH JENE MANSO DAM: JDH LADY MANSO

V8 MAINTAINS LONG HISTORY WITH PERFORMANCE DATA

The success of a great breeding program is in producing top breeding cattle generation after generation. V8 Ranch was a trailblazer for adding performance data to American Brahmans in the 1970s. The ranch also been a strong proponent for EPDs and genomic evaluation as tools to be combined with visual appraisal for advancement of our herd, as well as the breed. Once again, V8 bulls have earned an impressive number of trait leader designations. In total, 18 different V8 bulls are trait leaders in at least one category.

BULL

TRAIT LEADER

MR. V8 85/7 “OCHO CINCO” #10 WW

+MR. V8 146/8 “SLOAN” #9 DOCILITY

+MR. V8 189/4 #8 MB, #8 FT

+MR. V8 191/7 #9 SC

+MR. V8 194/7 #6 $BULL

MR. V8 222/4 “WISEGUY” #5 FS

MR. V8 243/7 #3 CW

(=)MR. V8 332/4 #2 MILK

+MR. V8 380/6 “THE MACHINE” #1 CW, #3 YW, #3 REA, #4 SC, #7 MB, #8 YG

TRAIT LEADERS

BULL

TRAIT LEADER

+MR. V8 442/6 #1 $BULL, #1 $QUEEN, #2 WW, #2 YW, #4 MILK

MR. V8 463/6 #2 REA, #6 CW, #9 YW

MR. V8 510/7 #9 WW

MR. V8 604/7 “MAN OF STEEL” #7 YW

MR. V8 675/6 #6 YW

+MR. V8 777/4 “POWERSTROKE” #7 FS, #9 CW

MR. V8 830/6 #10 YW

+MR. V8 901/4 #4 REA, #7 FT

DOMESTIC SEMEN ORDERS

At V8 Ranch, we sell semen domestically because we believe in sharing our genetics to contribute to the breed. Frozen semen on most of our sires is available in our online store, shopv8ranch.com.

INTERNATIONAL SEMEN ORDERS

Our ranch sells semen internationally directly to individuals, but we also partner with international distributor partners across the globe who coordinate the freight costs, import taxes, and administrative filings. Once we understand breeding goals and key priorities, we will help you determine the most efficient and cost-effective way to source V8 semen in your region.

VOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

For orders over 100 units, we offer volume discount pricing on certain bulls. Please contact us for your

SEMEN SALES

Phone Orders: 979-533-2056 (Se Habla Español)

USA Online Orders: ShopV8Ranch.com

POLLED CATTLE

V8 RANCH POLLED CATTLE

POISED TO POLL

V8 Ranch is no stranger to polled cattle. Our first polled female to gain notoriety was Miss V8 490/3 (P); she was the first polled International Champion Red Female in 1989. At the time, the fact that she was polled wasn’t considered noteworthy; it was her quality that made her special. We stumbled into polled cattle by selecting for quality decades ago.

As Jim Williams puts it: “We’ve been looking to develop polled cattle for quite some time but haven’t rushed it because our primary concern is quality polled cattle, not just polled cattle.” You see, when polled cattle first became popular, anything polled would sell. In some ways, people were single-trait selecting for polled, which meant quality was not the top priority. We refused to do that. Over the years, however, breeders have course-corrected, and today there are many good polled cattle out there. In fact, the polled market is very competitive. It’s more important than ever to produce outstanding polled cattle and that’s exactly the space we want to be in.

For many years, V8 Ranch has primarily been a closed herd – we didn’t buy outside genetics. In fact, we hadn’t actively and systematically sought out cattle since the purchase of our original matriarchs when the U.S. Sugar Corporation’s cattle dispersed in the mid-1980s. After carefully studying the herd, Jim, Luann, Mollie, and Sloan Williams purchased their top animals, incorporating females including the one that produced (+)Mr. V8 202/3.

A generation later, Jim, Luann, Catherine, and Luke harnessed the same level of focused research, dedication, and determination to build a foundation of polled Brahmans that is second to none. One of the major concerns with polled cattle in the United States is that these cattle are very closely related, tracing back to several lines of cattle. In addition to adding genetics from top USA polled breeders, the strategic purchase of NCC Municipal, who hails from one of Australia’s very best Brahman breeders, brings a few distinct advantages for USA based Brahman breeders. Jim Williams explains: “Municipal’s sire was an International Grand Champion bull, out of one of J.D. Hudgins’ top bulls, Woodson. I don't think any of those Woodson cattle have been incorporated into the polled line. And, Municipal’s dam is a full Australian animal, so she would be a complete outcross to any of the lines in the United States.

“At V8 Ranch, we’ve always been focused on the future of the breed. It’s how we created the progressive V8 signature style, and it’s how we’ve bred for optimal productivity, adaptability, and performance,” explains Jim Williams. “At present, less than 5% of our herd is polled, but it will be growing. Ultimately, we plan to poll cattle from each of our cow families to create entirely new families. Without question, the demand for polled cattle here in the United States will only increase, both in purebred and commercial markets. We’re thrilled to see the results of combining our award-winning genetics with these outcross strong polled genetics.”

#NCC MUNICIPAL (IVF) (PS)

SIRE: JDH CLANTON DE MANSO DAM: NCC PHILENE 3712 (AI) (PS)

DOB: 12/12/2020 ABBA NO. 1055030

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

Our Australian import NCC Municipal is from the famed Brett Nobbs/NCC Brahmans herd in Australia. Featuring elite JDH genetics on the top side of his pedigree, Municipal’s grandsire is (+)JDH Woodson De Manso. Both his sire and paternal grandsire were National and International Champions.

Municipal offers excellent breed character, depth of body, and good muscle shape. He's very balanced and both he and his sire have a tight, clean sheath. Being sired by Clanton, he is an outcross to every V8 Ranch female and 99% of the polled cattle here in the United States. His genetics offer polled breeders a chance to incorporate the Woodson genetics into their herds. We look for Municipal to be a cornerstone of the V8 polled cattle; we plan to mate him to the top donor females in each of our cow families.

MUNICIPAL IS AUSTRALIA-BORN, THUS DOES NOT HAVE EPDS AVAILABLE. THE BELOW EPDS ARE THAT OF HIS SIRE, JDH CLANTON DE MANSO.

MR. V8 824/8 (P) POLLED SOLUTION

SIRE: +MR. V8 279/7 (P) DAM: MISS V8 578/7

DOB: 10/9/2017 ABBA NO. 1009940

BIRTH WEIGHT 83 POUNDS

COW FAMILY: +CLAYDESTA 807U5

OWNED BY: GKB CATTLE

Keeping with our belief that "the magic is in the cows," we are proud to have a polled sire from one of our oldest and most prevalent cow families, +Claydesta 807U5. Smooth polled with beautiful breed character and pigment, Mr. V8 824/8 "Polled Solution" has the traits and genetics to produce the Polled Brahman for the future.

He is heavy muscled, level topped, balanced, and has a very moderate sheath with a small, tight prepuce. His pedigree boasts the best of V8 cow power: his dam is a full sister to our herd sire and past Reserve International Champion, +Mr. V8 191/7. His sire +Mr. V8 279/7 (P) stems from one of the original V8 polled cow families, Miss V8 491/3 (P), from Sugarland breeding.

MISS HMC POLLED 129/1 (PP) "LILY"

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS SIRE: MR. V8 135/7 (P) DAM: LMC LF POLLED MUNECA 152/4 (P)

MISS V8 534/9 (P) COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 165/4

6 MILLION VIEWS... AND COUNTING!

Make

MISS V8 565/9 (P) "MIDNIGHT MIDGE"

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6

+JME MR SUVA CRAT 225 (P) DAM: MISS V8 507/7

BEYOND THE BRAND

ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

NATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION FEMALES

NATIONAL CHAMPION FEMALES

PRIZE-WINNING CATTLE

NATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS

ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION BULLS

NATIONAL CHAMPION FEMALES

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION FEMALES

NATIONAL CHAMPION ET PRODUCE OF DAM

NATIONAL CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM

ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION GET OF SIRE

WORLD BRAHMAN CONGRESS

NATIONAL CHAMPION GET OF SIRE

ALL AMERICAN - NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW

HK MEMORIAL TROPHY

This is presented each year in memory of Henry Clay Koontz and is given to the premier exhibitor of the International Brahman Show.

THE REAL HEROES OF THE SHOW CIRCUIT: THE PASSIONATE, CARING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BREEDERS WE ARE LUCKY TO CALL FRIENDS.

SHOW CATTLE

MOVING IN THE RIGHT CIRCLES

We love standing in the show ring. It’s an exhilarating feeling getting to showcase our cattle to the public and share examples of the quality females and bulls who will eventually play starring roles in our breeding program. We also appreciate the competitive nature of livestock shows because, whether we place or not, each show pushes us to continually elevate our game in our quest for excellence. But there is something even better than standing in the show ring, and that’s connecting with the ever-widening circle of friends at these events. Whether reuniting with old friends or meeting newcomers to the world of Brahman breeding, the conversations, laughs, hugs, and occasionally even tears, create invaluable bonds that last a lifetime.

Often, you’ll hear us rattle off the stats from our V8 show string, the top Brahman cattle from our herd that we select to exhibit each year at the National Brahman Show, the Houston Livestock Show, and the

ABBA Approved Point Shows in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Since 1976, we have exhibited 28 National or International Grand Champion Brahman bulls and 37 National or International Grand Champion Brahman females for a total of 65 National or International Grand Championships. This is the highest number from any one ranch in Brahman history, and we’re proud of that achievement.

But we’re equally proud of the relationships that have been born or nurtured at these shows – a circle of support, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie that endures beyond those fleeting moments in the show ring. If you’ve got an hour or two, we’ll gladly share just a few of our favorite stories about great times with the real heroes of the show circuit – the passionate, caring national and international breeders we are lucky to call friends.

MISS V8 498/9 NATIONAL RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: JDH LADY MANSO 106/1

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

MISS V8 532/9

SIRE: +MR. V8 322/8 DAM: +JDH LADY MANSO 563

2-TIME GRAND CHAMPION

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS OWNED BY GKB CATTLE

MISS V8 562/9

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: MISS V8 174/8

COW FAMILY: +WATER MANSO

NATIONAL CLASS WINNER

OWNED BY BRANT BARNES

MISS V8 586/9

SIRE: +JDH MR KABRAM MANSO DAM: MISS V8 295/8

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

NATIONAL CLASS WINNER

MISS V8 594/9

SIRE: MR. V8 715/7 DAM: MISS V8 411/8

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 410/6

NATIONAL CLASS WINNER

MISS V8 615/9

SIRE: +MR. V8 380/6 DAM: +MISS V8 33/8

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE”

MR. V8 875/8

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: +MISS V8 879/6

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

SHOW CATTLE

FROM V8 RANCH

MR. V8 910/8 “AXEL”

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: +MISS V8 947/6

NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPION

MR. V8 891/8 “PATHFINDER”

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: +MISS V8 879/6

COW FAMILY: OUTCROSS

5-TIME GRAND CHAMPION

4-TIME GRAND CHAMPION

MR. V8 934/8

SIRE: +MR. V8 458/7 DAM: +MISS V8 293/8

NATIONAL CLASS WINNER

COW FAMILY: +MARRI HOLLY OWNED BY STAFFORD CATTLE CO. AND WALTERS LIVESTOCK

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 805/6 OWNED BY BRANT BARNES

MR. V8 979/8 “CHECKMATE” NATIONAL RES. JR. CHAMPION

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: MISS V8 52/8

COW FAMILY: +MARRI HOLLY

MR. V8 23/9 “RED ROULETTE”

SIRE: +MR. V8 146/8 DAM: +MISS V8 829/6

COW FAMILY: +MISS V8 165/4 OWNED WITH RAZORBACK FARMS

V8 RANCH REIGNS SUPREME

AT 2023 CATTLEMEN'S CONGRESS

The Third Annual 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress showcased over 10,000 beef cattle - 28 breeds from 42 states and 4 Canadian provinces. We were overwhelmed to finish our day in the show ring with four champions, including the Supreme American Female and the Reserve Supreme Champion American Bull, all carry the V8 holding brand on their hips.

Miss V8 279/9 was selected as Grand Champion Brahman Female. Her bull calf, Mr. V8 333/9 “Edgar”, completed the championship pair. Miss V8 279/9 then went on to win the Supreme Champion American Female title. Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder” was selected as Grand Champion Brahman Bull. Co-owned by V8 and Gary and Kathy Buchholz of GKB Cattle, “Pathfinder” then went on to win the Reserve Supreme American Bull title. Competing against the best breeders and cattle in all other American breed categories, this is the first time that purebred Brahmans have earned Supreme titles at Cattlemen’s Congress.

Mr. V8 910/8 “Axel”, owned by Stafford Cattle Company and Walters Livestock Enterprises, was

selected as Reserve Grand Champion Brahman Bull. Miss V8 532/9, sold in Made for Magic V and owned by Gary and Kathy Buchholz of GKB Cattle, was selected as Reserve Grand Champion Brahman Female.

The Grand Champion Cow, Grand Champion Bull, and Reserve Grand Champion Bull are progeny of +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”. Miss V8 532/9 is sired by +Mr. V8 322/8, 2020 National Champion and 2020 Grand Champion Bull at the Cattlemen’s Congress.

These wins, however, aren’t just for the people you see standing in the event photos. There are many dedicated people – in our ranching operation and beyond – who play crucial roles in bringing these cattle to the show ring. We celebrate this achievement with the fine folk who deliver our feed, our embryologist, and even our banker. Most importantly, we celebrate with you; seeing Brahmans highlighted in a Supreme Drive is truly a win for everyone passionate about the breed.

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

ART AND SCIENCE: THE ULTIMATE SUPERBLEND™

Animal husbandry is also known as animal science. We’re proud that the practice of breeding and raising livestock is rightfully recognized as a scientific discipline. But the word ‘science’ denotes a cold, impartial, data-driven approach that doesn’t pay justice to the heart – and the art – of cattle breeding. Just like how a great chef is more than a ‘food scientist’, a talented breeder brings a passion, instinct, and unique eye to his work that goes beyond genetics and performance record data.

To breed great cattle, it takes a blend of both art and science, which is why our main focus is on phenotype. Our very own cattle master, Jim Williams, said it best with this quote in 1988:

At V8 Ranch, we don’t just raise cattle; we’ve raised eight generations of ranchers who, from an early age, have been – and still are – continually mentored by a master on how to visually select cattle; how to correct the faults in one animal with the strengths of another; and, how to breed superior bulls and females with the special X (or dare we say, V8?) factor that cannot be replicated with mere data analysis and numbercrunching.

Yes, we monitor and measure cattle from conception through their productive life. Yes, we analyze genetics to achieve maximum performance. But we also, measure our animals on a subjective basis. We don’t just exhibit our production for promotion, we exhibit to see where they stand within the breed. The goal is always to ensure that whether they remain in our herd, or serve as seedstock for someone else, our cattle are superior in every possible way.

Over 30 years later, those words still ring true. Technology and automation have their place, but they cannot replace a well-trained rancher’s discerning observation and judgment.

First and foremost, great chefs, artists, designers –and, yes, ranchers – know the ins and outs of their craft. Then, they use that knowledge to work with a signature passion and style. Ultimately, it is the public who sets the value of what they produce. We are honored that industry experts, judges, and our customers all appreciate and value the cattle we produce using our uncompromising V8 Standards of Excellence.

To better understand the V8 Standard of Excellence, we asked Jim Williams to explain what he looks for when making breeding selections to produce the ideal V8 Brahman cow or bull. His selection criteria follows.

THE DAY MAY COME WHEN THE ART OF BREEDING CATTLE CAN BE AUTOMATED, BUT TODAY, THE EYE OF THE MASTER STILL PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN PEDIGREED LIVESTOCK.

JIM WILLIAMS, 1988

HEAD: Masculine head at maturity.

NECK: Long and extended. HUMP: Ample in size, placed directly over the shoulders, even with the front legs. Shaped like a heart cut in two.

TOP LINE: Broad and level with a lot of length.

RUMP/PINS: Long and level from hooks to pins with width at the pins.

TAIL & SWITCH: Neatly attached to the body and spine with a long black switch.

JAW/MUZZLE: Good and strong with straight, dark black nose. Correct bite.

DEWLAP: Moderate in depth, not heavy fronted or with large brisket.

FEET: Uniform in size, standing square, deep heel.

HEAD: Feminine, with a natural slope towards the poll.

NECK: Long and extended.

HEART GIRTH: Full and smooth with a level top behind the hump.

VOLUME: Deep ribbed with good shape and spring. Capacious.

SHEATH: Moderate in length with good angle and slope.

TESTICLES: Ample in size, symmetrical.

BALANCE: Deep and level from the side. Uniform in length, width, and height.

HUMP: Ample in size, placed directly over the shoulders, even with the front legs. Shaped like a heart cut in two.

TOP LINE: Broad and level with a lot of length.

HEART GIRTH: Full and smooth with a level top behind the hump.

JAW/MUZZLE: Good and strong with straight, dark black nose. Correct bite.

DEWLAP: Moderate in depth, not heavy fronted or with large brisket.

HINDQUARTER: Muscular with a lot of development in stifle, deep in the twist and flank.

LEGS: Nice angle to hock, squarely placed.

PASTERNS: A little slope with some flex while walking.

RUMP/PINS: Long and level from hooks to pins with width at the pins.

TAIL & SWITCH: Neatly attached to the body and spine with a long black switch.

VOLUME: Deep ribbed with good shape and spring. Capacious.

UNDERLINE: Moderate to tight, free of pendulous excess skin.

HINDQUARTER: Muscular with a lot of development in stifle, deep flanked.

LEGS: Nice angle to hock, squarely placed.

UDDER: Held close to the body, balanced, uniform small teats. Ample milk.

FEET: Uniform in size, standing square, deep heel.

BALANCE: Deep and level from the side. Uniform in length, width, and height.

PASTERNS: A little slope with some flex while walking.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

The V8 Standards of Excellence don’t end with the traits we look for in the preceding diagrams, we also assess cattle for maturity, overall structure, movement, and pigmentation.

MATURITY

At V8, we raise cattle with performance in the long run. We embrace the youthful appearance of our young calves knowing they will gain more thickness and muscle with maturity. As calves, their heights and weights may record lower than our competitors, but they have the performance they need at maturity. Typically, too much maturity in a juvenile calf indicates that the animal doesn’t have long-term growth potential.

V8 Ranch has strong visual parameters for what cattle should look like during each monthly growth stage. For example, one of our National Champion Females, Miss V8 425/5, got the gate at her first show because she didn’t show as much condition and maturity as the others in her class. Two years later, at maturity, she was the National Grand Champion in Dallas.

It takes years of experience, and a trained eye, to project how cattle are going to grow. Over time, we have learned which calves will get better as they age, and which ones will work best when young, but lack competitive edge as they mature. Consider two of our sires who were full brothers: Mr. V8 191/7 and Mr. V8 194/7. Both bulls were outstanding, but different in type. As calves, 194/7 would win the class and 191/7 would stand about fourth. But at 18 months, the trend reversed. Whereas 191/7 was overpowering as a mature bull and practically unbeatable, 194/7 consistently placed third or fourth in the class because with his quicker maturing pattern, he had a more moderate size at maturity. Conversely, Mr. V8 191/7 was a very impressive mature bull; the last time we showed him in Houston, he was named Reserve International Champion.

+MISS V8 33/8

Pictured at different stages of maturity.

STRUCTURE AND MOVEMENT

At V8 Ranch, we place a strong emphasis on structural correctness and integrity. We want our cattle to walk and travel well with a good length of stride. When viewed while walking away, an animal should show base width. Observable base width in a traveling animal indicates natural thickness and muscle. When viewed while approaching, cattle should be correct on their front legs, too. Jim elaborates, “A slight outward toeing out doesn’t bother me too much; I am far more critical about toeing in because cattle that are pigeon-toed tend to be out at the knee as well as the shoulders.”

Finally, when traveling, cattle should also demonstrate a smooth length of stride while maintaining a level top and spine. Short strides indicate structural problems that interfere with longevity. When an animal is on the move, its topline should stay level and not raise up or roach in the middle. Roaching is indicative of a structure problem originating at the feet and legs. A steep rump usually indicates a lower pin setting, and causes cattle to be sickle hocked and travel with their feet up under their body. Poorly structured animals do not have durability and, therefore, have no place in our pastures or yours.

QUALITY ABOVE ALL ELSE.

JIM WILLIAMS

At V8, we view pigmentation like ice cream flavors – everybody has a different preference (white, red-tinged, or dark), but it’s all ice cream. And we care less about the flavor than about the quality of the ice cream. In other words, quality is our #1 selection criteria. Our pigmentation preference is for a moderately colored animal with a dark black nose and a good, black long switch. Here is what we don’t find acceptable: a light-colored nose (also called a split nose), which has white pigmentation up the middle of the nose; white eyelashes; white at the top of the tail switch that fades into the black switch. Once lighter pigmentation issues are eliminated, personal preference comes into play. At V8, much of our herd has darker pigment, because we like that coloring. Red spots or a little bit of speckling are to be expected with darker pigmented cattle sometimes; these variations are part of that color pattern. Also, if white pigmentation is the preferred color, you can easily cross darker pigmented animals to a snow white bull that can keep the offspring white. +JDH Sir Avery Manso never sired a dark pigmented calf. All white with a few light red areas on their head and back. Ultimately, quality matters more to us than pigmentation variation.

PIGMENT

New technologies, DNA markers, genomics – there are a lot of exciting developments defining the future of Brahman breeding. But it doesn’t change the need to breed a durable animal that is sound on its feet and legs and able to live a long life in the pasture. Thus far, there are no scientific markers for identifiable traits like feet and legs. There is an EPD for ‘stayability’, but that doesn’t distill “sound” or “not sound” into a simple scientific question. The goal may be to get more economical cattle that require less maintenance, but the process is not based on absolutes. Some big cattle are easy-fleshing; so are some little cattle. Some little cattle are hard-keeping; so are some big cattle. On the whole, large-framed cattle aren’t as easy-doing in the pasture, and smaller-framed cattle don’t have as much performance about them. We believe in building a herd with moderate cattle (and some just a tick larger than moderate), because nature keeps pulling the cattle back down to a smaller frame. That one larger-framed animal can change a generation by improving the frame score one level.

TECHNOLOGY & SELECTION

+Mr. V8 146/8 has a long stride and keeps a level topline walking.

COLLEGIATE INTERNSHIPS

The V8 Ranch Internship Program provides hands-on ranch experience, preparing college students for future careers in cattle ranching. We are proud to partner with college students from elite agriculture universities to prepare the next generation of leaders in production agriculture.

We offer two different types of internships each academic semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and select one student for each:

SHOW CATTLE INTERNSHIP

This internship is designed for students with an interest in show cattle preparation, feeding, and showmanship. The primary work is at the V8 showbarn with Brahman cattle and may include travel to livestock shows. Some overlap with cow herd tasks may occur during busy times. This intern reports to and is mentored by the Show Cattle Manager.

RANCH MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

This internship is designed for students with an interest in cattle ranch management. The primary work is with the Boling cow herd, including feeding, herd health, sorting cattle, working on ranch structures, mowing, and hay production. Some overlap with show cattle tasks may occur during busy times. This intern reports to and is mentored by the Cow Herd Manager.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS AND REFERENCES:

July 1: Fall Internship (September 1 – December 15)

November 1: Spring Internship (January 1 – May 15)

April 1: Summer Internship (June 1 – August 15)

APPLICATION

PROCESS:

Download the V8 Ranch Internship Application from v8ranch.com.

SOUVENIRS

Souvenir shops around the world sell local-inspired merchandise to bring home for friends, family members or even yourself and guess what? So do we! From pint-sized future cowgirls to diplomats and heads of state, we’ve yet to meet a person who wasn’t thrilled to receive a V8 Ranch shirt.

Because V8 Ranch t-shirts are custom-designed and sold exclusively through our ranch, you won’t find a lot of people wearing them. You have to be “in the know” to get your hands on one of these greatlooking shirts or trucker’s caps, which puts you in an elite club. You’ll stand out from the crowd almost anywhere you go.

If you haven’t already done so, check out the V8 Ranch collection of stunning V8-themed, ranch-themed, and Brahman-themed merchandise designed exclusively for Brahman cattle ranchers and fans of the Brahman breed. With a wide selection of styles, colors and sizes, V8 Ranch apparel will help to show your affection for Brahmans and the V8 brand. At V8 Ranch, we believe that “the magic is in the cows.” We also believe that with the right t-shirt, anything is possible!

OPPORTUNITIES TO

GROW WITH V8 RANCH

MADE FOR MAGIC SALES

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

When: July and October

PRIVATE TREATY SALES

Heifers: Twice per year (July and October) we sort our heifers into price groups starting at $5,000. Details for sales appointments are on v8ranch.com.

Bulls: We have bulls for sale at the ranch firstcome, first-serve until we are sold out. Our bulls start at $5,000.

Cattle For Export: If you are an international buyer seeking to import V8 cattle into your country, please contact us and we can refer you to someone to assist with your shipment based on your location.

SEMEN SALES

Domestic: At V8 Ranch, we sell our semen domestically because we believe sharing our genetics contributes to the breed. Frozen semen on most of our sires is available in our online store, shopv8ranch.com.

International: Our ranch sells semen internationally directly to individuals, but we also partner with international distributor partners across the globe who coordinate the freight costs, import taxes, and administrative filings. Once we understand breeding goals and key priorities, we will help you determine the most efficient and cost-effective way to source V8 semen in your region.

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. When: Alternating Falls and Summers

International Show Stall Party: We invite you to join us during the International Show for our Stall Party, featuring semen offerings on our Bull of the Year and exclusive online sales offered only during this 2 hour event each year. When: Wednesday of the International Show Week

V8: BEHIND THOSE TWO SIMPLE CHARACTERS – A LETTER AND A NUMBER – THERE IS A CENTURY-OLD HISTORY OF PURE BLOODLINES, SKILLED EXPERTISE, AND UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS.

FOR BEING A V8 VIP

If you’re reading these words, then you’ve probably already read much of the text featured in this Herd Reference Guide. Thank you for your interest in our livestock, our ranch, and our history. We consider our customers and loyal fans to be V8 VIPs, and we do our best to spoil them every chance we get. If you’d also like first dibs at stall party prices, special gifts, and invitations to our special events and parties, we encourage you to join our mailing list at v8ranchvip.com.

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

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

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 helping you, The Williams Family and the V8 Ranch Team

OUR FAMILY STAKES ITS ENTIRE REPUTATION ON EACH HEAD OF CATTLE WE DEEM WORTHY OF THE V8 BRAND.

NUMERIC BIRTH MONTH (1-12)

SIRE OF CALF

DONOR DAM OF CALF

RECIP MOTHER’S ID NUMBER

EARTAG INFORMATION

1 146

EMBRYO CALF TAG

NUMERIC BIRTH MONTH (1-12)

3

DAM OF CALF

SIRE OF CALF

826/8 322

NATURAL CALF TAG

FEMALES

MALES

SUPERBLENDS

THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE

© V8 Ranch, Inc.

V8 Ranch, the V8 brand, and the V8 Superblend are registered trademarks in the United States of America and may not be used without permission. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of V8 Ranch.

Knox Neumayr, Age 5 Mr. V8 333/9 "Edgar", Age 4 Months