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The Return of V8 Shorthorns: A New Generation of Passionate Breeders Well, we did it! We bought a Shorthorn! This isn’t our first Shorthorn. In fact, after reactivating my American Shorthorn Association membership, I found that under the “legacy” tab, a total of 378...

Tundra Tales: A Father-Son V8 Ranch Adventure in Kavik, Alaska Brahmans, bush planes, and being a million miles from anywhere familiar have more in common than you might think. Especially if you’re 7, obsessed with taiga and tundra landscapes, and the Kavik River Camp...

It’s about that time again! The 2024 World Brahman Congress is coming to Texas from November 3-9, 2024, at the Brazos County Expo Center in College Station, TX. At V8 Ranch, we couldn't be more excited to participate in this global gathering.Inside the World Brahman...

Summertime and the Livin' is ... busy!Summertime at V8 Ranch is usually a whirlwind of activity – from tending to our Brahman herd… to prepping for our Made for Magic auction… to battening down the hatches from Hurricane Beryl! But this year, we decided to add a...

It's true that winning championships matters. Historically, we often refer to the defining moments of legendary champions. Think of Michael Jordan's final shot in game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals, Muhammad Ali taking out George Foreman in an eighth-round knockout, or...

At V8 Ranch, we believe Brahman cattle could be nature's answer to the challenges of global beef production. These remarkable animals, with their distinctive Brahman hump, offer unparalleled adaptability and resilience in diverse environments, including harsh...

In Brahman cattle breeding, staying ahead of the curve means really understanding the tools and technologies that are driving genetic improvements. One of the most important tools is Expected Progeny Differences, or EPDs for short. EPDs are essential for predicting an...

Here at V8 Ranch, we've been raising Brahman cattle with a deep sense of pride and tradition since 1944. Spanning four generations of Williams family ownership, our dedication to breeding excellence has remained strong through the good times and the tough times. While...