There was a lot of discussion about which heifer would headline this sale but among our team it was unanimous that it would have to be Ms. Bonchasse 453/9. This female obviously has an outstanding phenotype being super stylish with her “blue” pigmentation, big bone, heavy muscle, length and levelness of design, femininity and most importantly a gentle disposition.
To add to her superior build is her pedigree and outstanding genetic predictors for growth and ribeye area. Most will realize that 453/9 provides an opportunity to purchase a daughter of +Mr. V8 380/6 who sired more show ring winners than any other sire form 2011-2017 which helped him rank as the #2 Overall Register of Renown Sire. The opportunity to purchase a daughter of +Mr. V8 380/6 outside of V8 Ranch is rare as less than 10 times has there been any semen sold on this sire. Due to the exclusivity and the superior performance of his offspring the semen on this sire currently sells for $25,000/straw.
To further add to the genetic value of 453/9 is her dam who is the matriarch of Moreno Ranches. +-GS Ms. Mulhim Manso 314 is one of the most influential cows in the breed with 67 offspring that can be found in 33 progressive herds in the USA, Guatemala, and Mexico. As a result of her superior production 314 reached the Register of Renown and Moreno Ranches now has four generations of her maternal influence. We like this cross due to the complementarity of the mating but also the versatility that it provides from a breeding standpoint.
Study Ms. Bonchasse 453/9 hard and consider the influence that she could play in your program for years to come!
