Lineage
This cow family can be traced back to the foundation Brahman herdbook, originating with the foundation female Betty Lou 44. 617 was a two-time reserve national champion in 1981 and 1982.

Famous Brahman Cattle from this Cow Family

• 617/2’s first calf, Miss V8 888/2, was named National Champion in 1984
• Mr. V8 666/3
• Miss V8 666/3
• Miss V8 725/3 (“Amber”) was one of Rachel's early bred-and-owned show heifers. She was the 1990 All American Champion, 1990 National Champion, and 1991 International Champion Female
• Rachel exhibited Amber to the championship spot at the Houston Livestock Show in 1991, as a 12 year old girl. She is the youngest person in history to show the Grand Champion at Houston
• +Mr. V8 777/4 Powerstroke, out of Miss V8 666/3
• +Mr. V8 287/5 (Superstroke), by Powerstroke
• +Mr. V8 380/6, out of a Superstroke daughter

What Makes Her Special
617 was Sloan Williams' gift to Rachel when she was born to start her Brahman herd. He and Nana's generosity to our family and our ranch is something we will always treasure and be grateful for. Without his love and mentoring, we wouldn't be where we are.

As if the above isn’t special enough, +Miss V8 617/2 spent more than 20 years as the #1 cow in the ABBA Register of Renown. That's legendary Brahman showman Dave Sagebiel on the halter of 617 in 1982.