Sires

Reg: ABBA 1004820

Rafiki was named 2022 International Champion Grey Bull and is a practical, well-built bull from some of the most proven genetics in the breed. His sire, JDH Jene Manso, is an outcross sire with close to 300 registered progeny, including JDH Massai Manso. His dam is a proven donor who calved naturally before her third birthday and every year after, even while being aspirated, producing 15 offspring including J.D. Hudgins herd sire JDH London Manso, Rafiki's full brother. Owned with J.D. Hudgins, Inc. (J. Forgason Division). Semen is available for foreign buyers only. Performance data: EPDs (2025 KI Sire & Donor Directory) BW 3.1 · WW 22 · YW 30 · Milk 8 · REA 0.38 · Marb -2.85.

Reg: ABBA 983800

KI bought Mr. V8 460/8 from V8 Ranch at the 2020 International Brahman Show after he won his class, drawn to his growth, eye appeal and muscle. He is sired by +Mr. V8 380/6, the #1 Register of Renown sire in the breed, and his dam Miss V8 498/7 is a +JDH Sir Avery Manso daughter out of proven donor Miss V8 518/6, whom KI later purchased. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed for Growth and Ribeye Area. The bull was lost to an accident soon after purchase, so only limited semen was collected; it is available domestically and internationally. Owned with V8 Ranch. Performance data: EPDs (2025 KI Sire & Donor Directory) BW 2.6 · WW 33 · YW 51 · Milk 5 · REA 0.70 · Marb -1.28; top 10% Growth & REA.

Reg: ABBA 988693

Mr. V8 335/8 is sired by +Mr. V8 458/7 "Noble", the #2 Register of Renown bull, credited with more show-ring winners than any other sire over a six-year span. His dam, Miss V8 518/6, was purchased by KI from V8 Ranch; she is also the dam of V8 herd sire Mr. V8 918/7 and the maternal granddam of Mr. V8 460/8. He is moderate framed, deep ribbed and heavy boned. Semen is available domestically and internationally. Performance data: top 10% of the breed for Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight, top 3% for Ribeye Area (per kicattle.com).

Reg: ABBA 920587

Encino has been used successfully in the United States, Mexico and Australia, with show winners, sale toppers and herd influencers to his credit, including a son that was 2023 Mexican National Champion. He is sired by International Champion and Reserve National Champion JDH Hawk Manso 666/5, out of a daughter of Vanguard Sire (+)JDH Atlas Manso 328/3. KI values his moderate frame, ruggedness and muscle. Jointly owned with J.D. Hudgins, Inc. (J. Forgason Division); semen for sale internationally. Performance data: EPDs (2025 KI Sire & Donor Directory) BW 3.9 · WW 29 · YW 48 · Milk 9 · REA 0.45 · Marb -0.65.

Reg: ABBA 920737

Massai is one of the most popular Brahman sires worldwide thanks to his progeny's success in the show and sale rings and his outcross pedigree. Notable offspring include JDH Massai Tradition 376/8, 2023 and 2024 International Champion Grey Bull; proven herd sire JDH Massai Morani Manso 383/7; JDH Massai Pemba, selected by P.B. Fenech Brahmans in Australia; and JDH Massai Chapito Manso 701/7. Owned jointly with J.D. Hudgins, Inc. (J. Forgason Division); semen for sale internationally. Performance data: EPDs (2025 KI Sire & Donor Directory) BW 2.2 · WW 9 · YW 11 · Milk 5 · REA 0.29 · Marb -4.56.

Reg: ABBA 927865

One of KI's foundation herd sires, 628/7 has become popular with progressive breeders buying his semen on the strength of his offspring, pedigree and performance. He is a full brother to Reserve National Champion and widely used sire Mr. V8 259/7. His sire, +Mr. V8 442/6, was a many-time show winner and multi-trait performance leader, and his dam is a proven daughter of JDH Magnifico Manso. He charts positive for 15 of the 16 measured traits. Conventional and female-sexed semen available. Performance data: EPDs (2025 KI Sire & Donor Directory) BW 1.9 · WW 34 · YW 54 · Milk 11 · REA 0.52 · Marb 13.73; positive for 15 of 16 traits.