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Halter Breaking 101: The First Step to Show-Ring Success for Brahman Cattle
Ask any seasoned showman, and they’ll tell you: halter breaking is where it all begins. Leading a Brahman calf, an Angus heifer, or any other breed into the show ring takes more than good genetics. Proper training is what separates a confident, controlled performance...
Gathering of the Gals
At Cattlemen’s Congress, I had the honor of participating in the second annual Gathering of the Gals event, a unique opportunity to connect with female farmers, female producers, and women leaders in the agriculture industry. What is Gathering of the Gals? Gathering...
I Showed Again (And SO Much More)
Warning: This is an unnecessarily sentimental reflection on a single heifer shown by a middle-aged woman who ended up winning a Reserve Division. Proceed at your own risk. Of all the things I've shared about my journey back into Shorthorns, this part feels the most...
Cattlemen’s Congress 2025 Knox’s First Show: A Dream Years in the Making
Knox's First Show: A Dream Years in the Making Knox’s first show. It’s a moment our family has been looking forward to for months, maybe even years. This milestone took us to the Cattlemen’s Congress, a show that has quickly become one of the most important events in...
Brahman Cattle FAQs
Welcome to our Brahman Cattle FAQ section, where we tackle the most common questions we get about American Brahman. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to expand your herd, or simply curious about these impressive animals, we’re here to share what we’ve learned...
How to Get Your Brahman Cattle Ready for Winter
Winter in South Texas is a unique experience. Temperatures typically start dropping in November (especially at night). December and January are usually our coldest months with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. While we don't face the same harsh conditions as our...
Our 5 Predictions for Cattle Ranching in 2025
As Brahman cattle producers since 1944, we at V8 Ranch have learned that ranching isn’t just a business—it’s a way of life. But just because we value tradition doesn’t mean we’re stuck in the past. Ranching is evolving, and we’re constantly looking ahead to see what’s...
A Transformative Year: Reflecting on 2024
A Transformative Year: Reflecting on 2024 It was standing-room only, filled with breeders shoulder to shoulder, united in a common cause. The energy in the air was electric, the auctioneer’s voice carrying above the laughter and chatter. This was the Deck the Stalls...
Sale Report: Made for Magic X
V8 Ranch Continues Tradition of Excellence in Made for Magic X Auction The Made for Magic X sale, conducted December 9-10, 2024, showcased the continued strength and magnetism of V8 genetics, as six elite lots commanded an impressive $46,100 average on four...
The Skinny Brahman: A Most Peculiar Publication in the Pastoral Realm
The Skinny Brahman: A Most Peculiar Publication in the Pastoral RealmDearest Gentle Readers, While your devoted author makes no claims to being the mysterious pen behind "The Skinny Brahman" – that deliciously anonymous publication currently setting the cattle world...
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