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V8 Bulls Named Brahman Trait Leaders
Our most exclusive offering of the year is underway. Bid now on elite V8 heifers backed by generations of performance, pedigree, and prestige. Don’t miss your chance to add a Made for Magic female to your program.TWELVE V8 RANCH BRED BULLS DESIGNATED AS ABBA 2024...

V8 Ranch’s HK Memorial Trophy Legacy
V8 Ranch: A Legacy of Excellence with the HK Memorial Trophy When it comes to prestigious awards in the Brahman cattle industry, few honors carry the weight and significance of the HK Memorial Trophy. At V8 Ranch, we're incredibly proud to have earned this coveted...

Painted With A Cattlemen’s Brush
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...

Knox Wins Big at the 2025 TJSA Preview Show (on Red Raider Turf)
Before we ever stepped foot in Lubbock, our summer adventure began far from the dust and heat of West Texas. We headed north — way north — from Houston to Modoc, Indiana, chasing cool mornings, green pastures, and good Shorthorn cattle. The Cates crew had just pulled...

Where the Horns Used To Be: The Rise of Polled Cattle at V8
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...

Profitability on Dreams: Why Investing in Your Cattle Passion is Priceless
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...

What We Talk About at the Kitchen Table
When the Brahman industry feels divided, V8 Ranch stays focused on what matters: raising quality cattle and preserving the breed’s future.

Top-Selling V8 Ranch Sires of 2024: Build Your Herd with Proven Power
With spring just around the corner and breeders preparing for the upcoming calving season, now is the time to reflect, re-evaluate, and reinvest. Our 2024 semen sales tell a powerful story—one of proven performance, breeder confidence, and global impact. These are the...

Where the Brush Meets the Heart: How One Hog Hunt Brought Us All Together
Some stories start with a rifle, others with a ranch road. This one starts with cattle. When we donated a hog hunt for two to the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund’s Deck the Stalls Extravaganza, we hoped it would raise a little money and maybe give someone a few...

Soil & Water Conservation at V8 Ranch | Sustainable Agriculture in Texas
At V8 Ranch, our commitment to responsible land and livestock management has always been at the heart of our operations. This dedication was recognized when we were honored for our outstanding contributions to the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Program. This...
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6329 FM 1096
Boling, Texas 77420
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