by Catherine Neumayr | Sep 15, 2025 | Shorthorns
The Shorthorn Year Most people live by one of two calendars — the regular January-to-January year, or the fiscal year that runs on its own clock. But now that we’re back in the Shorthorn breed, I’ve discovered a third: the Shorthorn year. And in my mind, it begins and...
by Catherine Neumayr | Aug 4, 2025 | V8 Ranch News
V8 Ranch Delivers Broad Appeal in Made for Magic XI The eleventh edition of V8 Ranch’s online heifer sale, Made for Magic, was held July 7-8, 2025, on DVAuction and once again drew the attention of the Brahman world. With hundreds of bids placed and more new bidders...
by Catherine Neumayr | Jun 20, 2025 | Shorthorns, V8 Ranch News
Painted with a Cattleman’s Brush The Story of Shannon Margie 924 — the Irish bloodline that shaped a breed At V8 Ranch, everything we do starts with cow families. But when we bought Margie — CF PC Margie 476 — we weren’t chasing a pedigree. We chose her because she...
by Catherine Neumayr | Jun 13, 2025 | V8 Ranch News
Where the Horns Used to Be: The Rise of Polled Cattle at V8 There’s a rhythm to our year at V8 Ranch. After Houston wraps up in early March, we catch our breath — but not for long. By April 1, we’re back in the pastures, starting selections for Made for Magic. Made...
by Catherine Neumayr | Jun 10, 2025 | Shorthorns, V8 Ranch News
Profitability on Dreams At V8 Ranch, our story has always been simple: we’re cattle people who make our living in the cattle industry. That’s not just a tagline — it’s our truth. I’ve heard my dad say it over and over: “We don’t have doctors or lawyers in the family...
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