EIGHTEEN V8 RANCH BRED BULLS DESIGNATED AS ABBA 2023 SPRING TRAIT LEADERS

The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) recently released the 2023 Spring Summary, which also includes the trait leaders for 14 traits measured by the association. 19 V8-branded bulls have been recognized as trait leaders. V8 Ranch is fortunate enough to have one trait leader in 13 different categories. 

V8 BRAHMAN BULLS WITH EXCELLENT EPDS

In the weaning weight category, three of the top 10 bulls carry the V8 breeding, while there are six V8 bulls in the yearling weight listing. (=) Mr. V8 332/4 stands #1 for the milk category. 

BRAHMAN BULLS THAT BREED CARCASS QUALITY

V8 Ranch has placed strong emphasis in the area of carcass traits and the trait leader listing reflected that dedication to the end product. Four of the ten trait leaders for carcass weight carry the name of V8 with +Mr. V8 380/6 ‘The Machine” in #1. Three bulls are included in the fat trait listing; Two Mr. V8’s are noted in the top for marbling. Four V8 bred bulls are listed as trait leaders for ribeye area.

+Mr. V8 442/6

Five trait leader designations, including being #1 in $Bull Index

Brahman Bulls with Multiple Trait Leader Designations

 +Mr. V8 380/6, who is called “the consistency machine” for his show siring ability proves he also is consistent in the performance arena with five trait leader designations. He is the #1 ranking bull for carcass weight. #4 for yearling weight and ribeye area, and #5 for scrotal circumference. He is also ranked #7 for marbling and #8 for yield grade. Learn more about 380/6.

+Mr. V8 442/6 earned six designations. He is ranked #1 in $Bull value, #2 in $Queen value, #3 in weaning and yearling weight and #9 for milk. View progeny of +Mr. V8 442/6.

Mr. V8 463/6

Three trait leader designations

Multiple category trait leaders

+Mr. V8 189/4 claimed #7 for fat thickness, #8 in marbling, and #10 in ribeye area. To lear

+Mr. V8 191/7 came in as the #1 bull for ribeye area, #6 for yearling weight and #9 for carcass weight. 

+Mr. V8 933/7 ‘Yeti’ earned two trait leader accolades – #1 in weaning weight and #2 in yearling weight. See the progeny of +Mr. V8 933/7.

+Mr. V8 901/4 claimed the #2 spot for ribeye area and #8 in fat thickness. 

+Mr. V8 777/4 “Powerstroke” ranked #8 in frame score and #10 in carcass weight. View more information about ‘Powerstroke’.

(=) Mr. V8 332/4

Ranking #1 in milk

Other V8’s Earning Trait Leader Spots

+Mr. V8 146/8 ‘Sloan’ – The three-time international champion bull earned the #10 spot in docility. 

Mr. V8 179/8 ‘Big Mack’ – #9 in $bull value

+Mr. V8 197/4 – #8 in $bull value

Mr. V8 222/4 ‘Wiseguy’ – #6 in frame score

Mr. V8 243/7 – earned #3 in carcass weight

+Mr. V8 287/5 ‘Superstroke’ – #10 in fat thickness

(=) Mr. V8 332/4 – #1 in milk

Mr. V8 604/7 ‘Man of Steel’ – #10 in yearling weight

Mr. V8 675/6 – #6 in yearling weight

Mr. V8 855/7 – #4 in weaning weight

+Mr. V8 960/5 – #8 in milk. 

+Mr. V8 194/7

Mr. V8 855/7

V8 Maintains Long History With Performance Data

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.

“It’s very gratifying for us and we are especially proud for our customers, who own some of these trait leaders. It documents the lead we are taking in critical areas of production and also adds validity and predictability to our sires. With genomic data like this behind our sires, we can use them with confidence and more importantly, so can our customers. These bulls can move the breed and individual programs forward,” remarked V8’s Jim Williams.

Requirements for American Brahman Trait Leaders

For a bull to be recognized as an ABBA Trait Leader, he must have met the specific requirements set forth by the ABBA. First, only bulls that have the designated accuracy for the specific trait are considered. Once the sire has met the accuracy requirement he must be within the top 20 of the breed in the respective trait and have had at least one progeny registered within the previous two years.

The trait leader list only reflects records on modern gray bulls, which are considered born after January 1, 2000.

For more information on the sire summary visit the ABBA website www.brahman.org and for a complete listing of trait leaders with additional information such as DOB, registration number, breeder and current owners visit www.brahmanjournal.com and view the May 2020 edition.

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