April 4-5 BULL SALE

V8
RANCH
EST. 1 9 44
POWER OF
PERFORMANCE
BULL SALE
April 4-5
Selling the top performing bulls of
our fall-born bull test
Sale held online at www.dvauction.com
V8
RANCH
EST. 1 9 4 4
Online Sale April 4-5
at dvauction.com
Bids close at 6:00 p.m. CST on April 5
Cattle available for viewing by appointment at
4606 CR 125, Hungerford, TX. (Sloan and Mollie’s)
SALE DAY PHONES
Brandon Cutrer, Bull Development Coordinator: 601-466-7536
Sloan Williams: 979-533-0505 • Jim Williams: 979-533-1279
Rachel Cutrer: 979-218-4157 • Kolten Thigpen: 830-426-1713
Office: 979-253-8836
This sale is governed by Texas law. These terms represent the full agreement
between buyer and V8 Ranch. Updates posted at v8ranch.com or dvauction.
com take precedence over catalog.
PAYMENT: Terms of the sale are cash, check, or bank wire due April 15 and
before animals leave V8. After May 6, 2016, unpaid accounts are billed 18%
APR.
TRANSFER: Upon payment, V8 Ranch transfers ABBA registration to buyer.
FEEDING TERMS: Bulls will be provided free care until May 6, 2016, after
which feed is billed at $5/head/day in the pasture. V8 employs some of the
best stockmen in the business and spares no expenses in the professional way
we care for your cattle. These charges are not designed for us to make money,
but rather to cover our costs. Any veterinary expense will be the owners
obligation. All accounts will be billed monthly. Feed charges must be paid in
full when the cattle are picked up.
Our stoutest,
most gentle
set of bulls
ever offered!
LIABILITY & INSURANCE: Ownership of the animal transfers at the time
of sale. Buyer bears the risk of injury, disease or death which may occur after
purchase. Insurance available through Harding & Harding (817-321-1872) or
Jensen Livestock Agency (785-374-4372).
HEALTH: Bulls are eligible for a state approved health certificate for interstate
shipment. Buyers should make themselves aware of the health requirements
for their respective states. Animals have been provided the utmost care,
nutrition, and vaccinations under the guidance of our ranch veterinarian. All
animals are assumed to be sound and healthy at sale time.
BREEDING GUARANTEE: Bulls are guaranteed to be natural breeders
with the exception of injury or disease to the animal after it leaves V8; gross
negligence or misconduct; bulls not in sufficient body condition score to
breed, or bulls collected for semen prior to having the opportunity to breed
females naturally. Buyers must notify us of any fertility concerns by April 1,
2017, at which time V8 will have 6 months from the date animal is returned to
prove the animal to be a breeder. Should the bull be a non breeder, we will
issue a credit on the purchase price minus salvage value to be used in future
purchases with V8 Ranch. We reserve ownership of all DNA cell lines of
animals sold.
From V8 Ranch
In recent years, it has become fashionable today for breeders to use words like “performance breeders” often without actually practicing their true
meaning. Here at V8 Ranch, we have been performance breeders since 1944 when Howard Parker began the herd, and since 1971 when Sloan
Williams purchased the herd. Through our record keeping, performance testing, and day to day activities - “performance” isn’t just some buzzword
we throw around lightly - it’s our mantra for everything we do here at the ranch.
Behind every one of our great V8 bulls, there is a great Brahman cow. We’re proud of their pedigree and our reputation as a top seedstock provider of
high-performing, structurally sound bulls. Our bulls, all of whom come with documented performance and breeding guarantees, are bred to represent
the best of both worlds. They are able to handle heat and drought conditions, yet they still have desirable carcass traits. They are strong, yet gentle.
And, they are muscular, yet still able to move well thanks to our focus on structural quality.
Each year V8 Ranch supplies more than 200 bulls to the commercial cattleman. We have more than 30 V8 bulls listed as trait leaders in the ABBA sire
summary. Each of our bulls under go our own ranch-based 112-day performance test that is modeled after the Mississippi State University bull test.
These 15 bulls offered represent many qualities - growth, carcass quality, fantastic phenotype, low birth weight, and more. They were hand-selected
as the top performers in our bull test which included a group of 35 fall born bulls. The selection process is based on overall quality, disposition,
birthweight, and performance growth traits.
I have been part of V8 Ranch for 6 years, and these bulls are the gentlest group of bulls we have ever offered. This is also the highest quality group of
bulls we have offered. This year, we have also included in the footnotes our recommendation for what kind of cows these bulls will fit best with, based
on their actual birthweight and birthweight EPD.
As a Brahman breeder, I take great satisfaction when I can visit with our bull buyers from out in the “real world” and be able to sell them a bull year
after year that they can take home, be proud of, and who produces consistently high quality calves. If you have a chance, visit our website and
Facebook page where we showcase many of our bull buyers and their success with V8 bulls. We also love any opportunity to help our clients market
their cattle on our website and Facebook.
The V8 brand means something to people in the beef industry. Because behind those two simple characters - a letter and a number - there is a
century-old history of pure bloodlines, skilled expertise, and uncompromising standards. We invite you to come see the bulls at Mr. Sloan and Miss
Mollie’s house, where a member of our family would love to show you around. If we can help you, please give us a call.
Sincerely,
Brandon H. Cutrer
V8 BULLS d eve lop e d to
PERFORM
HOW ARE THE BULLS DEVELOPED?
After weaning, the bulls started to be developed on Purina
Accuration with a #1 limiter. They remained on this ration
until the average age of the bulls was 12 months old and
yearling data was collected. At that time, the bulls were
bumped up to a #2 limiter and turned out in a 20 acre
oat and rye-grass trap to acclimate to a pasture setting to
harden up and get ready for service.
Any animal carrying a V8 brand represents more than just
a Brahman. It represents the pride and dedication of 4
generations of our family that are involved in the Brahman
business for more than 70 years. We stand behind these
bulls and any V8 animal, and are proud to do it. We
appreciate the interest in this sale. If we can assist you or
answer any questions about the bulls please feel free to
contact any member of our family. We are also including
this chart of the breed average EPDs for reference to
compare our bulls.
BRAHMAN BREED AVERAGE EPDs for Fall 2014 Born Calves
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
1.8
16.0
25.6
5.6
1.4
0.01
0.00
-0.01
0.02
Behind every one of our great V8 bulls, there is a great
Brahman cow. We’re proud of their pedigree and our
reputation as a top seedstock provider of high-performing,
structurally sound bulls. Our bulls, all of whom come with
documented performance and breeding guarantees, are
bred to represent the best of both worlds. They are able
to handle heat and drought conditions, yet they still have
desirable carcass traits. They are strong, yet gentle. And,
they are muscular, yet still able to move well thanks to our
focus on structural quality.
Numbers are important in the bull business. Here are a few
numbers that represent our herd:
$6300
112
200
33
The average price for bulls.
Commercial bulls start at $4500 and
bulls aimed for Brahman seedstock
start at $7500.
The number of days of our
performance test, a program every
V8 bull completes.
The number of V8 Brahman bulls
sold to commercial herds each year
to improve heat tolerance and hybrid
vigor.
The number of V8 bulls listed as
trait leaders of the breed in the 2016
ABBA sire summary.
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Breed ranking: Top 5% REA; Top 10% CWT, Top 10% Retail
Product, Top 10% Tenderness; Ratio 103 for IMF.
Very gentle bull with lots of breed character.
A larger framed, growthy bull recommend for purebred use
or crossbreeding with Brahman influenced cattle.
His sire, Mr. V8 761/6 is a full brother to Mr. V8 442/6
1
Mr. V8 702/7
ABBA # 935311 DOB: 10/14/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Karu Manso 800
SIRE: Mr. V8 761/6
Miss V8 208/6
Mr. V8 328/5
DAM: Miss SNS 387/7
Miss V8 650/5
(+) JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
(+) JDH Mr. Charlie Manso
+Miss V8 188/5
JDH Sir Julio Mano
+Miss V8 287/3
Mr. V8 740/4
Miss V8 16/5
Best Tenderness
EPD of the Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
83
540
860
2.36
2.7
21.3
29.3
4.6
25
0.29
0.02
0.09
-0.07
10.09
0.12
3.78
1.17
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Breed ranking: Top 5% Carcass Weight; Top 10% Retail
Product
Very gentle, very stylish.
Crossbreed with confidence or use this bull to add eye
appeal to your purebred Brahman cows.
One of the lowest birthweight bulls in the sale
Dam is a former Reserve National Grand Champion female
from the great 98/6 cow family.
Sire of 704/7 is a breed trait leader for WW and YW.
2
Mr. V8 704/7
ABBA # 935030 DOB: 9/14/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Gotham Manso
+Miss V8 653/5
+JDH Karu Manso 800
CCS Ms Power Gran 257/7
+JDH Karu Manso 800
Miss V8 170/6
+JDH Sir Avery Manso
+ Miss V8 98/6 (P)
+Mr. V8 846/5
SIRE: Mr. V8 354/6
+Miss WLC 71
+Mr. V8 380/6
DAM: Miss V8 274/7
+Miss V8 797/6
One of the Lowest
BW Bulls in the Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
63
419
802
2.15
1.4
21
25.9
5.5
26.2
0.13
0.02
0.11
0.08
8.23
0.16
3.55
1.02
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Breed ranking: Top 5% Carcass Weight; Top 10% YW; Top
15% Tenderness
One of the gentlest bulls in the sale.
Large frame, growthy bull with a clean sheath and long body.
Highest actual WW, largest REA in sale, tied for largest
REA/CWT.
A bull that would work well in both purebred or
crossbreeding.
Dam is one of our favorite donors, +Miss V8 410/6.
This bull is one of those hard to find growthy, big boned,
stout bulls that offers a low birthweight. not an easy
combination to achieve.
Mr. V8 706/7
3
ABBA # 933622 DOB: 9/21/14 Disposition Score: 1
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso
SIRE: +JDH Sir Avery Manso
JDH Miss Acacia Manso
+JDH Karu Manso800
DAM: +Miss V8 410/6
+JJ Ms West Didor 96
JDH Mr Brahman Manso
+JDH Lady Remington Mans
(+)JDH Datapack Manso
JDH Lady Etta Manso
(+)JDH Dakota Manso599
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
+Mr. T.D. West 270
JJ Ms Ring Didor 636/1
Highest Actual
WW of the Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
77
529
916
2.48
3.7
31
41.4
1.1
27.4
0.41
0.03
0.18
-0.04
11.94
0.18
3.62
1.3
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Breed ranking: Top 1% WW, YW, CWT; Top 5% REA,
Marbling
Very gentle, stylish, and lots of capacity.
Heavy bone and very balanced.
Recommended for purebred Brahman use or Brahman
influence herds. We would not recommend this bull for
straight Bos Taurus herds due to his actual BW combined
with higher BW EPD.
This bull is meant to be a purebred Brahman herd sire. Not
only will he add super performance growth traits, but also
adds tons of eye appeal to a cowherd. A sale favorite!
Offers the best WW, YW and Milk EPDs of the sale.
4
Mr. V8 708/7
ABBA # 933663 DOB: 9/22/14 Disposition Score: 1
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
+#JADL Rey TE
(JERS Calandria TE)
SIRE: Mr. V8 85/7
+JDH Karu Manso 800
+Miss V8 410/6
+JJ Ms West Didor 96
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
+JDH Karu Manso 800
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
DAM: Miss V8 518/6
+Mr. V8 189/4
Miss V8 630/5
Miss V8 169/5
Top 5% of
Breed for 6
Traits
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
83
429
857
2.29
5.1
38.9
58.4
7.6
41.1
0.29
0.09
0
0
9.85
0.22
3.33
1.14
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Breed ranking: Top 1% CWT, REA; Top 10% WW, YW
Birthweight suitable for purebred or crossbreeding.
Sired by Mr. V8 243/7, who produced the 2015 National
Grand Champion Bull in his first calf crop.
A direct son of the great Jennessa cow, now deceased,
who produced both the 2013 National Reserve Grand
Champion Female and 2014 Houston Reserve Grand
Champion Females by two different sires.
Longevity, fertility and udder quality run generations deep
in this bull. Not only does this bull offer fantastic growth,
but also the convenience traits of low birthweight and
beautiful udders on his future daughters.
5
Mr. V8 717/7
ABBA # 934070 DOB: 9/29/14 Disposition Score: 1
+Mr. V8 380/6
SIRE: Mr. V8 243/7
+JDH Ms Water Manso
JDH Mr. Manso 440/1
DAM: +JDH Lady Jennessa Manso
=JDH Lady Cara Manso
+JDH Karu Manso 800
Miss V8 170/6
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso
JDH Mattie Trully Manso
(=)JDH Mr. Manso 209/9
JDH Lady Manso 461/9
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Ms Carin Manso
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
77
518
933
2.53
2.6
25.3
39.6
0.2
35.7
0.51
-0.03
0.03
0.01
11.66
0.2
3.34
1.25
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Breed ranking: Top 3% WW, Carcass Weight, and REA;
Top 10% Retail Product
Birthweight recommend for purebred use only
Another outstanding performance bull backed by the
great +Miss V8 188/5 cow family. His sire, Mr. V8 194/7 is
one of our top producing sires currently at the ranch.
Backed by arguably the two best cow families ever at
V8 - Claydesta on the top and 3X Mucho Grande on
the bottom. Generations of truly great cows (464, 188,
Claydesta, 910, 287/3, and Miss Priss).
His dam is one of the biggest bodied Brahman cows at V8
and was a Reserve Grand Champion at Houston.
6
Mr. V8 721/7
ABBA # 933730 DOB: 10/3/14 Disposition Score: 1.5
+JDH Sir Avery Manso
SIRE: Mr. V8 194/7
+Miss V8 464/6
+JDH Karu Manso 800
DAM: Miss V8 804/6
+Miss V8 69/6
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso
JDH Miss Acacia Manso
(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso
+Miss V8 188/5
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Ladyu Rem S. Manso
Mr. V8 34/5
$Miss V8 910/4
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
81
463
844
2.29
4.4
28.8
38.4
2.8
30
0.37
0
0.09
-0.03
10.02
0.19
3.79
1.19
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Breed Ranking: Top 10% CW
Birthweight suitable for purebred or crossbreeding.
Another really gentle bull with a stellar pedigree. His sire
is a former National Grand Champion bull and our #1
carcass sire at V8 Ranch. We rarely offer 463 sons, so this
is a unique opportunity.
Full brother to Miss V8 899/7, championship female
campaigned by the Moreland family.
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Mr. V8 722/7
ABBA # 933675 DOB: 10/4/14 Disposition Score: 1
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
+Mr. V8 901/4
+Miss V8 495/5
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
#GZL Mago Laescondida190
Miss LL RHA Ely Manso
DAM: Miss V8 225/7
Mr. V8 189/5
Miss V8 133/6
Miss V8 431/4
+JDH Karu Manso 800
SIRE: Mr. V8 463/6
+Miss V8 495/5
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
79
459
825
2.24
1.8
17.7
24.9
5.9
20.7
0.18
0.03
-0.11
0.08
1.17
0.21
3.36
1.17
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Breed Ranking: Top 3% YW; Top 4% WW; Top 5% CW,
REA, Retail product; Top 10% Tenderness;
Boasts a REA index of 110% and YW index of 107%
Really gentle, stoutest, most powerful bull in the sale.
Highest ADG and YW bull in the sale.
Would be a great asset to a purebred brahman operation
Sire is International Grand Champion; dam is Reserve
National Grand Champion.
Birthweight recommend for purebred use only.
This bull has so much to offer the Brahman breed. He is
wide-constructed, big ribbed, deep bodied and big boned.
A sale favorite!
8
Mr. V8 724/7
ABBA # 933635 DOB: 10/6/14 Disposition Score: 1
(=)JDH Mr Supercalc Mans
Miss V8 906/2
+JDH Mr. RHA Ely Manso
+Miss V8 287/3
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
(Jer Calandria Te)
+JDH Karu Manso 800
+JJ Ms West Didor
+Mr. V8 189/4
SIRE: +Mr. V8 901/4
+Miss V8 287/3
+#JADL Rey Te
DAM: Miss V8 463/7
+Miss V8 410/6
Stoutest Bull of
the Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
85
513
973
2.61
4.1
28.7
49.4
3.7
26.8
0.28
0.02
0.12
-0.06
11.37
0.2
3.34
1.17
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Breed ranking: Top 10% YW, Carcass Weight, Retail
product.
YW ratio of 101%; REA index 102%; IMF index 114%
Birthweight ideal for purebred use or crossbreeding
Tied for 2nd highest IMF of the sale.
One of the top bulls in the sale in all areas.
9
Mr. V8 725/7
ABBA # 933625 DOB: 10/16/14 Disposition Score: 2
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1
Miss V8 189/5
+Mr. V8 287/5
+Miss V8 606/5
+Mr. V8 287/5
+Miss V8 552/5
JDH Mr. Manso 288/1
Miss V8 628/4
+Mr. V8 203/6
SIRE: Mr. V8 675/6
+Miss V8 552/5
Mr. V8 960/5
DAM: Miss V8 333/7
Miss V8 814/5
High Marbling
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
77
476
919
2.5
1.7
21.3
41
7.1
21.1
0.11
0.04
0.11
0.06
10.62
0.18
4.13
1.16
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Smooth polled - gentlest bull of the entire sale.
Breed ranking: Top 10% Marbling;
Ratios of 103% for YW, 103% for WW; 114% for IMF
Birthweight ideal for purebred use or crossbreeding
Out of the same dam as last year’s high selling bull of the sale.
We feel this is a better bull.
Tied for 2nd highest marbling of the sale. Another sale favorite!
10 Mr. V8 728/7
(P)
ABBA # 933638 DOB: 10/17/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1
Miss V8 189/5
+Mr. V8 287/5
+Miss V8 606/5
+Mr. V8 846/5
JDH Lady Leigha Manso
Mr. V8 850/4
Miss TW 109
+Mr. V8 203/6
SIRE: Mr. V8 675/6
+Miss V8 143/6
Mr. V8 118/6
DAM: Miss V8 427/7
Miss Triangle T 750
Smooth Polled and
Gentlest Bull of the
Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
83
527
934
2.52
2
20.9
37.5
4.6
19.4
0.05
0.05
0.07
0.02
10.23
0.26
4.13
1.1
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Breed ranking: Top 10% YW, Carcass Weight
Scurred; Really gentle
Highest IMF bull in the sale
Birthweight suitable for crossbreeding or purebred use
Full brother to Mr. V8 458/7, our 2016 V8 Ranch Bull of
the Year and hottest young sire.
Sire and dam are both National Grand Champions
11 Mr. V8 733/7
(S)
ABBA # 934072 DOB: 11/6/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Sir Lawford Manso
SIRE: +JDH Mr Elmo Manso
$JDH Lady Ellis Manso
Mr. V8 736/5
DAM: Miss V8 100/7 (P)
Miss V8 510/6 (P)
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
JDH Lady Bara Manso
(=)JDH Armand Lane Manso
JDH Lady Bud Manso
Mr. V8 34/5
+Miss V8 552/5
(=)Mr. V8 332/4
+Miss V8 98/6 (P)
Highest Marbling
Bull of the Sale
Individual Performance
Full brother to Mr. V8 458/7
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
71
456
895
2.47
3.1
22.9
39.8
2.3
22.2
-0.06
-0.09
-0.05
0.11
9.24
0.17
4.4
1.03
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Breed ranking: Top 1% for Carcass Weight and REA; Top
7% Retail Product.
Very gentle, extremely masculine, great breed character.
Very eye appealing.
Birthweight suitable for crossbreeding or purebred use
Backed by some of the greatest V8 cows in ranch
history...464/6, 188/5, 73/5, 165/4.
12 Mr. V8 734/7
ABBA # 933630 DOB: 11/8/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Sir Avery Manso
SIRE: Mr. V8 194/7
+Miss V8 464/6
+JDH Karu Manso 800
DAM: Miss V8 997/6
+Miss V8 58/6
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso
JDH Miss Acacia Manso
(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso
+Miss V8 188/5
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
+Miss V8 73/5
A Sale Favorite!
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
64
509
948
2.61
1.3
21
32.8
3.5
31.5
0.49
-0.02
0.11
-0.01
10.27
0.28
3.05
1.1
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Breed ranking: Top 10% Carcass Weight
Birthweight suitable for crossbreeding or purebred use
Full brother to Mr. V8 458/7, our 2016 V8 Ranch Bull of
the Year and hottest young sire.
Sire and dam are both National Grand Champions
Lots of capacity, big ribbed, and deep bodied.
13 Mr. V8 739/7
ABBA # 934071 DOB: 11/12/14 Disposition Score: 1
+JDH Sir Lawford Manso
SIRE: +JDH Mr Elmo Manso
$JDH Lady Ellis Manso
Mr. V8 736/5
DAM: Miss V8 100/7 (P)
Miss V8 510/6 (P)
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
JDH Lady Bara Manso
(=)JDH Armand Lane Manso
JDH Lady Bud Manso
Mr. V8 34/5
+Miss V8 552/5
(=)Mr. V8 332/4
+Miss V8 98/6 (P)
Full Brother to
Mr. V8 458/7
Individual Performance
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EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
77
547
980
2.7
2.7
21.8
37.9
2.3
20
-0.02
-0.11
-0.03
0.11
10.63
0.17
2.8
1.1
Breed ranking: Top 5% WW, Carcass Weight, and REA;
Top 10% YW
Birthweight suitable for crossbreeding or purebred use
Masculine, really attractive
Highest Adj. WW, and YW of the sale and tied for largest
REA/CWT of the sale.
Out of the same dam as our herd bull Mr. V8 274/7
(George).
14 Mr. V8 740/7
ABBA # 933731 DOB: 11/13/14 Disposition Score: 1
(+)JDH Sir Liberty Manso
SIRE: +JDH Sir Avery Manso
JDH Miss Acacia Manso
+JDH Mr. Manso 360/1
DAM: +Miss V8 58/6
+Miss V8 165/4
JDH Mr. Brahman Manso 175
+JDH Lady Remington Mans
(+)JDH Datapack Manso
JDH Lady Etta Manso
(+)JDH Madison De Manso
=JDH Lady Manso 30/9
(+)JDH Mr. Charley Manso
+Miss V8 165/4
Highest WW and
YW Bull of the Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
79
576
981
2.7
4.3
27.6
41.4
0.7
27.1
0.35
0.01
-0.01
-0.04
11.94
0.22
3.74
1.22
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Breed ranking: Top 5% YW, Marbling, Retail Product; Top
10% Carcass Weight.
Ratios of 103 for REA; 101 for YW and 79% for BW
(lower is better) .
Great choice for crossbreeding or purebred use
Deep bodied, lots of capacity, really eye appealing.
Tied for #1 lowest actual BW and lowest BW EPD, earning
him title of lowest BW bull in the sale.
15 Mr. V8 741/7
ABBA # 934079 DOB: 11/15/14 Disposition Score: 2.5
+Mr V8 203/6
SIRE: Mr. V8 675/6
+Miss V8 143/6
+JDH Karu Manso 800
DAM: Miss V8 518/6
Miss V8 630/5
+JDH Charley’s Jazz 946/1
Miss V8 189/5
+Mr. V8 287/5
+Miss V8 606/5
(+)JDH Dakota Manso 599
JDH Lady Rem S. Manso
+Mr. V8 189/4
Miss V8 169/5
Lowest BW
Bull of the
Sale
Individual Performance
EPDs
Adjusted Carcass Ultrasound Data
Actual BW
Adj. WW
Adj. YW
WDA
BW
WW
YW
Milk
HCW
REA
% IMF
% RP
Tenderness
REA
Backfat
% IMF
REA/CWT
63
470
916
2.54
0.3
21.7
43.2
5.6
23.9
0.19
0.09
0.12
-0.04
10.67
0.18
3.45
1.16
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PAST WI N N ER OF
B IF S EE DSTOC K PRODUCER O F T H E YEA R
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
We are proud to provide comprehensive information on our bulls to give breeders access all available information to make breeding
decisions. EPDs published as of February 18, 2016. For current EPDs please visit www.brahman.org and click “Search.” Any bulls that rank
in the top 10% or higher of the entire Brahman breed for a certain trait are designated with a notation of “Top 10%” or higher next to that
respective trait.
BW EPD
Expressed in pounds, a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other
sires.
WW EPD
Expressed in pounds, a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of
other sires.
YW EPD
Expressed in pounds, a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of
other sires.
Milk EPD
A predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability expressed in his daughters compared to
daughters of other sires.
REA EPD
Expressed in square inches, a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of
other sires.
Marbling EPD
Expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of
other sires.
% Retail
Product EPD
Expressed as differences in the yield of closely trimmed retail cuts using the same values of the USDA yield grade
equation.
Tenderness
EPD
A measurement combining Warner-Bratzler Shear Force from harvest data and GeneSTAR DNA results for
tenderness. A lower value indicates more tender meat and is more desirable.
Actual BW
Actual birth weight taken at the ranch. All calves are weighed individually by Jim, Brandon or Frank using birth
weight tapes.
Adj. WW
Adjusted weaning weight.
Adj. YW
Adjusted yearling weight.
WDA
Weight per day of age.
% IMF
Percent intramuscular fat is an objective measurement of marbling in live cattle. Marbling is the main trait used to
determine USDA Quality grades. A value of 4.0 is the minimum score to equal USDA Choice.
REA
REA/CWT
Backfat
Ribeye area, in square inches, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, gives an estimate muscle in the animal.
A ratio of ribeye area per 100 pounds, with favorable scores being 1.0 or higher.
Backfat, in inches, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs.
Breed
Character
Breed character includes hump size, shape and placement, and correct pigment. Based on the ABBA Standard of
Excellence.
Disposition
A bull’s individual disposition and progeny dispositions based on disposition scores, pen scores, and chute scores.
A higher number of stars mean more favorable dispositions.
At V8 Ranch, it’s all about family—our family which has been continually operating the
business for four generations and our cow families. Whereas others linebreed to a bull, we
have always linebred to cow families. Why? Better uniformity. Great consistency. And real
pretty cows.
Our females, who all trace back to nine original cow families, are legendary producers,
ranking as some of the highest-valued females in the history of ABBA. Feminine, gentle,
maternal, easy on the eyes, and accomplished in every area of selection, our Miss V8s are
considered some of the reigning queens of the Brahman breed.
And, while we’re proud of our cattle’s performance in the pasture and their success in the
show ring, what matters most to us is the substance behind their style. Our cattle reflect
our vision of excellence and our devotion to superior breeding. As seedstock producers
with roots in the commercial cattle business, our primary focus is always on docility, milk,
fertility, breed character and other performance criteria.
FOCUS
on great
COW FAMILIES.
+MISS V8 617/2 held the #1 spot
in the ABBA Register of Renown
for 20 years. She produced legends
like +Mr. V8 666/3, +Miss V8 666/3
and Miss V8 725/3. This family is the
foundation of Powerstroke, Superstroke,
and +Mr. V8 380/6 lines. This cow
family traces to the original foundation
1944 herd, starting with “Betty Lou
44” and her daughter Miss V8 9th.
REPRESENTED IN NEARLY
EVERY LOT.
+MISS V8 571/3 is a cow family that
adds pigment and style. These cattle
carry the legacy of lots of depth of
body, thick tops, style and pigment.
Currently, 571’s family represents
one of our top herd sires, Mr. V8
675/6. This cow family is also one
that can be traced back to original
ABBA foundation stock, starting
with Martha Ann 147 (Foundation).
REPRESENTED IN LOT 15
+MISS V8 983/3 is a cow family
known for consistently producing great
sons that appeal to the commercial
cattleman. +Miss V8 653/5 would have
to be the most significant daughter
of +Miss V8 983/3. She is the mother
of The Rock as well as the mother of
current V8 donor female Miss V8 997/5.
REPRESENTED IN LOT 4, 12
+MISS V8 165/4 1993 International Champion Female and one of the highest-valued Brahman females in the history of ABBA, with 1/2 interest in this great cow selling to Nelson Ruesche of San Rafael
Ranch for $100,000. This family represents cows that are “herd bull makers.” 165 produced many notable offspring including +Miss V8 73/5, a (+)JDH Charley Manso 590/6 daughter who was International
Champion in 1997 and went on to be a phenomenal producer for Alice Heitman of Horsegate Ranch.
This cow family traces to the original foundation 1944 herd, originating with the foundation female
“Betty Lou 44 ” and her daughter Miss V8 9th. REPRESENTED IN LOTS 12, 14
+MISS V8 4/5 is a daughter of (+)WR Mr. Suva 203, with gorgeous pigment, feminine eye appeal,
and maternal excellence. In the mid-1990s, Sloan sold half of 4/5 to his good friend Bobby Dickens of
Lazy D Farm in Mississippi. She produced 4 Register of Renown daughter, the largest number of direct
Register of Renown daughters of any cow in the entire Brahman breed. This bloodline can be traced
back to the original 1944 V8 herd through herd bull Mr. V8 232/1, and the original foundation Brahman
cow Carmencita 116. REPRESENTED IN LOT 9
+MISS V8 495/5 “ROSE” is one of Jim’s favorites. Rose is one of our three Register of Renown
daughters out of the JDH Mr. Manso 288/1 bull, who was a Forgason-bred son of (+)JDH Dakota
Manso 599. She produced the 2005 Reserve International Champion Female, +Miss V8 209/6. 209/6
produced 2 donor daughters, our herd bull and 2009 National Champion, Mr. V8 463/6. Cattle from
the Rose cow family are characterized by lots of volume, style, and maternal excellence.
REPRESENTED IN LOT 7
+MISS V8 98/6 is the cornerstone of our polled program. She produced the highly acclaimed donor
daughter +Miss V8 797/6 (S), one of our top donors at the present time. The 98 cow family produced
the 2010 National Champion Female and 2012 Reserve National Champion Female, as well as three
of the best polled Brahman bulls in the world today: Mr. V8 279/7, Mr. V8 135/7 and Mr. V8 139/7. The
98 cow family represents quality all around, whether you are seeking polled genetics or not. Hands
down, the most accomplished polled cow family in the United States in terms of quality, marketability,
and dollars generated. This cow family blends two of the original 1944 V8 cow families: Ann Forgason
5 (ABBA 4320) and Carmencita 116, making this another cow family that has been utilized at V8 from
the original ranch creation. REPRESENTED IN LOT 2 , 11. 13
+MISS CLAYDESTA 203-807U5 is a Suva daughter out of the famous National Champion
Diamond T 432 that we purchased from Texas oilman Clayton Williams at his Houston 1988 sale.
807U5 was the foundation for one of the winningest cow families in the history of V8 Ranch, including
generating more than $750,000 in progeny sales. Claydesta’s famed daughter is +Miss V8 188/5.
She is one of two cows at V8 to produce two different International Champion daughters, those
being Miss V8 831/5 and Miss V8 464/6. The Claydesta 807U5 influence and 188/5 influence today
is carried on by the exquisite +Miss V8 464/6, the 2007 International Grand Champion Female and
2008 World Brahman Congress Grand Champion Female. She is the dam of our two powerhouse
herd bulls Mr. V8 191/7 and Mr. V8 194/7. REPRESENTED IN LOTS 1, 6, 12
+MISS 3X MUCHO GRAND 60/5 the 1978 Reserve National Champion female, nicknamed
“Miss Priss”. Emily Dial sold 60/5 in one of Johnny Joyce’s great sales for the record breaking price of
$25,000 to Stephanie & Bill Vineyard and was later purchased by V8. Her daughter +Miss V8 287/3
was one of our all time greatest donors, producing breed legends like +Mr. V8 901/4, 2 Register of
Renown donor daughters, and $Miss V8 910/4.REPRESENTED IN LOTS 6,8
V8 Ranch
1730 North Richmond
Wharton, TX 77488
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Selling our top 15 breeding-age bulls April 4-5, 2016 at dvauction.com
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