In November 2024, BRC Ranch exhibited 28 of their finest Brahman cattle at the 2024 World Brahman Congress in Bryan, Texas.
This prestigious global event, which rotates between major Brahman-producing countries every two years, returned to the United States for the first time since 2008. Recognizing the importance of this occasion, the BRC Ranch team focused exclusively on preparing for the World Brahman Congress, choosing to forego all other fall shows.
That dedication paid off in a big way. Under the scrutiny of Dr. Craig Fontenot, a respected veterinarian and Brahman breeder from Louisiana, BRC cattle consistently rose to the top. The team claimed the title of Grand Champion Female, dominated four out of five group competition classes, won nine individual classes, and earned five division championships or reserves.
BRC-Branded Champions
The highlight of the week was BRC Me Again Margaret 254 being crowned Grand Champion Female of the 2024 World Brahman Congress. Judge Fontenot complimented Margaret for her overall thickness, completeness, and excellent udder.
This accolade cements Margaret’s reputation as one of the leading females in the Brahman breed. She has already claimed major titles, including the 2023 National Champion Grey Brahman Female, Grand Champion Female at the 2023 and 2024 All American, and Grand Champion Brahman Female at the 2024 Cattleman’s Congress.
Bred by BRC Ranch, Margaret combines elite genetics as a daughter of our iconic “Noble” and the esteemed +103/8 cow.
9 Class Winners With the BRC Brand
Many other cattle bearing the BRC brand, excelled across the show including:
- BRC Melvin 393 claimed Calf Champion Bull. He is out of BRC Wynonna 238 and sired by JDH Verano Manso 292.
- BRC Amos Moses 257 won Senior Champion bull, as well as 1st place in Gray Bulls Class 41.
- BRC Geronimo’s Cadillac 230 won Reserve Aged Division Champion and 1st place in Gray Bulls Class 74. He is a son of RWT Raider and Lupita. He is owned by BRC Ranch and Finley Bros. Cattle.
- BRC Money Don’t Jiggle 240, a Noble x 103 son, also was a class winner. He is a Noble x 103 and owned by BRC Ranch and GB Ranch.
- BRC Moves Like Jagger 382, was another class winner. He was a sale feature from our recent sale, also a Noble x 103 that is owned by BRC Ranch and Heritage Cattle.
- BRC Smoke Show 368 earned 1st place in Gray Females Class 19. She is a Sweetie daughter by a Partin Heart Bar Bull.
- BRC Ashley Grant 489 claimed 1st place in Gray Females Class 1. She is a 160 daughter out of 775.
- BRC Gucci On 285 took 1st place in Gray Females Class 29. She is a 160 daughter out of a JDH cow.
Group Class Championships
BRC dominated the group cattle competitions, winning championships in four out of five classes. Competing in these group classes fills us with pride, as they highlight the depth of our breeding program and the consistent quality we work hard to achieve.
- Lupita 835 won Champion Natural Produce of Dam.
- 103/8 won the Champion ET Produce of Dam with Margaret and 240.
- 160/8 won the Champion Get of Sire.
- BRC Ranch won the Champion Genetic Group with progeny from Sweetie x the Partin bull.
Client Successes with BRC Genetics
Additionally, the success of the cross between BRC and Heritage Cattle genetics stood out. We love seeing breeders working together. In the words of Keaton Dodd: “Let’s work together and see just how good we can make these Brahman cattle!”
- Our friends at 79 Cattle Company won two classes with 79’s Mr 18/23 (P) and 79’s Mr 51/23 (P). They are both sired by +Mr. H Pride of Maddox Manso 684/8 and out of Miss V8 916/8 (P) – a BRC bred female that we bred back when we branded our cattle with the V8 brand.
- Mr H Indigo Manso 693/3 took 1st place in Gray Bulls Class 53. He is a Dutton son out of a Heritage cow.
- GB Stephanie 20/2 earned 1st place in Gray Females Class 24. She is a Captain daughter out of a Heritage cow. She’s bred and owned by GB Ranch.
- Miss 5H Josie 5/4, sired by Captain 518/1, earned Calf Champion Gray Female for the Harris family. This female is also out of a top level Heritage female!
Miss HC Quinn 180/3 took home a division champion! She is a Captain daughter out of a Watkins Cattle female.
Other winners by BRC genetics:
- Miss BER Sunshine 42/1, sired by Captain , secured 1st place in Gray Females Class 14 for Bulls Eye Ranch.
- Miss LPC 249, sired by +279/7 (P), won Reserve Senior Yearling Champion Gray Female for Little Pecan Cattle.
- 5H Finn 7/4, sired by Captain, won Reserve Calf Champion Gray Bull for the Harris family.
- Miss JS/CLF Polled Marvelous 212/2, sired by Captain, earned Reserve Junior Champion Gray Female. She is owned by the Smith Family of Louisiana.
In summary, cattle with BRC bloodlines in the sire or dam won a total of 16 classes and 9 division or reserve division championships.
Why We Do It….
BRC Ranch strives to breed superior cattle and support our friends and customers success. That dedication to quality and integrity speaks volumes. Including the success of our friends and customers using BRC genetics, BRC genetics claimed 16 class wins and nine division or reserve championships featuring BRC in the sire or dam. This outstanding performance solidified BRC Ranch’s place at the forefront of the global Brahman industry.
