Mr. V8 368/9 “Magic Man”

Description

Mr. V8 368/9 “Magic Man”. His introduction to the Brahman world began with a simple cell phone video that quickly circulated across social media, drawing interest from breeders around the globe. Behind the excitement was a deliberate development program. Magic Man was grown out quietly at the ranch and allowed to mature the right way, ensuring his quality was built on substance. He is sired by +Mr. V8 380/6 “The Machine,” the #1 Bull in the ABBA Register of Renown, a bull whose influence continues to shape the breed. From 380, Magic Man inherited dark steel gray pigmentation, structural integrity, and the balance that defines the V8 program. Magic Man was named the 2026 V8 Ranch Bull of the Year, the highest honor our family bestows upon future impact makers. What sets him apart is his rare combination of an elite phenotype with excellent numbers favoring both calving ease and performance. He records the lowest birth weight in our entire V8 AI sire lineup at just 70 pounds, yet posted the heaviest weaning weight of his calf crop at over 700 pounds. True growth and performance without the penalty of excessive birth weight. Heavy-boned, three-dimensional, clean-sheathed, and built with genuine breed character, Magic Man reflects the timeless standards of the Brahman breed, power, structure, and balance and the culmination of 80 years of magic at V8. Sire: +Mr. V8 380/6. Dam: Miss V8 89/9. V8 cow family: Miss V8 906/2. Birth weight: 70 pounds. ABBA EPDs (NCE 2026-09-04): CED +3 (acc 0.20), BW +3.0 lbs (acc 0.21), WW +31 lbs (acc 0.20), YW +52 lbs (acc 0.15), MK +3 lbs (acc 0.18), TM +18 lbs, CEM -2. Semen (v8ranch.com, Oct 2026): USA $1,000 per unit, foreign $1,000 per unit (export).

• 2024 International Brahman Show; Junior Yearling Champion Bull