{"id":19927,"date":"2026-05-05T17:04:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/?p=19927"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:41:40","slug":"the-brahman-journals-2026-top-brahman-sires-based-on-epds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/the-brahman-journals-2026-top-brahman-sires-based-on-epds","title":{"rendered":"The Brahman Journal’s 2026 Top Brahman Sires. Based on EPDs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following lists were compiled through extensive research by The Brahman Journal team. These trait leaders were identified using data available through the American Brahman Breeders Association website, AmericanBrahman.org.<\/p>\n

The Top 1% and Top 2% rankings were calculated using percentile brackets published by the association as of April 20, 2026. Only sires with progeny born after 2000 were included.<\/p>\n

The Brahman Journal noted some inconsistencies within the available data but made every effort to compile accurate, relevant and informative lists for readers.<\/p>\n

These rankings are provided for reader entertainment only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, The Brahman Journal cannot guarantee the data and is not responsible for errors or omissions. Owners are encouraged to review their cattle records in the ABBA system and notify the association of any irregularities. Each trait listing includes the applicable accuracy threshold.<\/p>\n

The number of qualifying sires was limited in some categories, resulting in lower thresholds for certain traits. Breeders are encouraged to report complete performance data and utilize DNA testing so these numbers can continue to improve in the future.<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | CALVING EASE DIRECT EPD | WITH A .5 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. JMA DIAMOND CRATA 47\/0, ABBA# 663621
\n2. MR. V8 603\/6 (ET), ABBA# 872211
\n3. (=)JDH MR. SALLUTO MANSO 300\/2, ABBA# 560330
\n4. +MR. 3X MUCHO 55, ABBA# 366320
\n5. (=)JTB HOLY SMOKES 656-1257\/4, ABBA# 927759
\n6. JDH MR GOUDEAU MANSO 313\/0, ABBA# 921779
\n7. (=)SRW MR. FLYING W 750\/10, ABBA# 891764
\n8. JJ DIDOR CRATA 814, ABBA# 735605
\n9. (+)MR. V8 883\/2, ABBA# 364883
\n10. (=)JDH MR. MANSO 165\/9, ABBA# 654994
\n11. EGL TWIN OAKS DIXIECRATA 32, ABBA# 516643
\n12. JDH SIR GINO MANSO 790\/5, ABBA# 747416
\n13. MSP ESTO CHERRA 754, ABBA# 809856
\n14. (+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640
\n15. KCC 369 OF 256-282, ABBA# 889491
\n16. +MR. JS ROUGE 140\/0, ABBA# 893817
\n17. JMA MR. DIAMOND A 74\/5, ABBA# 587970
\n18. DCH AGGIE GRANDE 625, ABBA# 599848
\n19. JCC SUGAR LOX 217\/1, ABBA# 838252
\n20. MR. SUGAR 364\/1, ABBA# 606917
\n21. (=)JDH MR CROSBY MANSO 656\/6, ABBA# 808294
\n22. (+)WR MR. SUVA 203, ABBA# 299021
\n23. (=)JJ CUATRO DIDOR 919, ABBA# 750384
\n24. SRW MR. FLYING W 191, ABBA# 949106
\n25. LMC LN POLLED PAPPO 136\/6 (P), ABBA# 953236
\n26. JDH ATARI C MANSO 9\/4, ABBA# 615496
\n27. +JJ DIDOR ESTO 204, ABBA# 791723
\n28. JDH ROD PETTYJOHN MANSO, ABBA# 375257
\n29. MR. V8 259\/7, ABBA# 907983
\n30. MSP ROD PETTY JOHN 614, ABBA# 776318
\n31. +MR. V8 194\/7, ABBA# 902942
\n32. JDH MR. BARNEY MANSO 581\/4, ABBA# 660574<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | CALVING EASE MATERNAL EPD | WITH A .5 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. +SUGARLANDS PONCRATA 100, ABBA# 260243
\n2. SUGARLAND\u2019S SUVILLE 151, ABBA# 314017
\n3. JCC SUVILLE 546, ABBA# 659640
\n4. BL DUBO 38\/1, ABBA# 353009
\n5. +SUGARLAND\u2019S SUVILLE 115, ABBA# 257609
\n6. MSP DOC HOLIDAY 119\/1, ABBA# 880197
\n7. MSP DUBO CHERRA 45\/1, ABBA# 871628
\n8. MSP GARRETT MANSO 348\/1, ABBA# 906967
\n9. +SRW MR. FLYING W 592\/8, ABBA# 876845
\n10. MSP GINA\u2019S DUBO 882, ABBA# 854774
\n11. +JJ DIDOR CRATA 500, ABBA# 378630
\n12. REP SIR MANSO MANGUM 420, ABBA# 794506
\n13. JCC SUGARA LOX ESTO 735, ABBA# 764048
\n14. +SUGARLAND\u2019S SUVILLE 100, ABBA# 235480
\n15. JDH PENNO MANSO 22, ABBA# 713485
\n16. (+)MR. V8 883\/2, ABBA# 364883
\n17. (+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640
\n18. +EJL EMPER SUVILLE 176, ABBA# 586630
\n19. +MSP DOC HOLIDAY JR 766, ABBA# 819249
\n20. JDH MR. MANSO 472\/2, ABBA# 773518
\n21. +RQ\u2019S REXCRATA 455, ABBA# 234287
\n22. MSP SPECIAL RELOAD 945, ABBA# 851136
\n23. +SUGARLAND\u2019S REXCRATA 1, ABBA# 160018
\n24. JDH BROSS MANSO 949\/2, ABBA# 610839
\n25. +MR. V8 189\/4, ABBA# 676861
\n26. LMC POLLED SAMBO 45\/0 (P), ABBA# 892788
\n27. (+)JDH MANSO GRANDE 412, ABBA# 364847
\n28. +MR. V8 901\/4, ABBA# 733891<\/p>\n

*BULLS IN RED TEXT ARE CLASSIFIED AS RED BRAHMANS<\/em><\/p>\n

TOP 1% | BIRTH WEIGHT EPD | WITH A .6 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. DEP SIR MANSO EMPEROR 620, ABBA# 893539
\n2. DGM KING MAC MARSO 150, ABBA# 299847
\n3. C.W.S. MR. 42, ABBA# 823711
\n4. +JMD ELEFANTE MANSO 226\/3, ABBA# 200701
\n5. BB MR SUGAR MANSO 402, ABBA# 798803
\n6. NMSU 6X CLOVERDALE 5129, ABBA# 845544
\n7. TCB MR. 225, ABBA# 729992
\n8. JMA MR. DIAMOND A 3\/1, ABBA# 672125
\n9. REP TONTO MANSO 490, ABBA# 825178
\n10. JDH ARISTO MARU MANSO 135\/2, ABBA# 309500
\n11. KCC 219 OF 106-194, ABBA# 846175
\n12. +BL LITTLE BOZO 1\/8, ABBA# 306428
\n13. REP SIR MANSO MANGUM 420, ABBA# 794506
\n14. +MR. V8 763\/1, ABBA# 203763
\n15. MR. TAES 9191, ABBA# 882565
\n16. JDH MR. MANSO 206\/9, ABBA# 655015
\n17. C.W.S MR. 98 (P), ABBA# 876553
\n18. KCC 292 OF 989-153, ABBA# 873492
\n19. MR. V8 414\/5, ABBA# 787348
\n20. C.W.S MR 68, ABBA# 876552
\n21. ANDIRA POI OT 1884*, ABBA# 629819
\n22. SRW MR. FLYING W 810\/11, ABBA# 900321
\n23. MR. V8 500\/3, ABBA# 611793
\n24. JDH ROD PETTYJOHN MANSO 338\/7, ABBA# 375257
\n25. KCC FLORIDA SUTTON 106, ABBA# 776791
\n26. DEP MR IMPARISTRE MANSO 641, ABBA# 902786
\n27. JDH ASA MANSO 475\/3, ABBA# 773163
\n28. MR TAES 0188, ABBA# 890650
\n29. JDH BONSER MANSO 408\/6, ABBA# 822603
\n30. MR 6X SUNLAND 311\/7, ABBA# 868020
\n31. ONGOLE OF VICTORIO 516, ABBA# 567596
\n32. JDH VANLEET MANSO 341\/4, ABBA# 856108
\n33. MR J2 CAL MUCHO 27, ABBA# 642945
\n34. MR. ST CYR IMPERATOR 20, ABBA# 654684
\n35. MSP DUBO CHERRA 991, ABBA# 854829
\n36. +MR. 3X MUCHO 55, ABBA# 366320
\n37. BDL MR REMWOOD MANSO 873, ABBA# 899590
\n38. JWC BUBBA 500, ABBA# 628001
\n39. JDH MR RUBEN MANSO 549\/1, ABBA# 864784
\n40. KCC 446 OF 549-395, ABBA# 920078
\n41. TWA GRAN BB PISTON 709, ABBA# 864030
\n42. DOUBLE A SUVILLE 632\/2, ABBA# 702053<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | WEANING WEIGHT EPD | WITH A .6 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. +MR. V8 442\/6, ABBA# 857167
\n2. JDH DURANGO MANSO 68, ABBA# 981986
\n3. JDH SIR TOBE MANSO 309\/1, ABBA# 839744
\n4. +VL ROJO GRANDE 0\/170, ABBA# 670910
\n5. (=)JDH WESTIN MANSO 80\/1, ABBA# 813956
\n6. MR. V8 450\/7, ABBA# 918968
\n7. MR. V8 510\/7, ABBA# 918991
\n8. (=)JDH BERKMAN MANSO 422\/7, ABBA# 853618
\n9. +JJ DIDOR ESTO 204, ABBA# 791723
\n10. (+)JDH KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 727046
\n11. (+)JDH SIR MARRI MANSO 557\/4, ABBA# 718788
\n12. JDH QUENCY MANSO 873\/1, ABBA# 905626
\n13. (=)JJ CUATRO DIDOR 919, ABBA# 750384
\n14. JDH HAWK MANSO 666\/5, ABBA# 869634
\n15. MR. V8 140\/7, ABBA# 902924<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | YEARLING WEIGHT EPD | WITH A .4 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. +MR. V8 442\/6, ABBA# 857167
\n2. MSP MANSO RELOAD 377\/1, ABBA# 911764
\n3. +VL ROJO TINTO 3\/180, ABBA# 716394
\n4. +VL ROJO GRANDE 0\/170, ABBA# 670910
\n5. (+)JDH SIR MARRI MANSO 557\/4, ABBA# 718788
\n6. MR. V8 675\/6 (ET), ABBA# 872232
\n7. +#JADL REY TE 110, ABBA# 876049
\n8. (+)JDH KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 727046<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | MILK EPD | WITH A .6 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. (=)JDH SARASOTA MANSO 880\/2, ABBA# 674409
\n2. +JDH MR. UNION MANSO 455\/3, ABBA# 645746
\n3. (=)MR. V8 332\/4, ABBA# 690506
\n4. (+)JDH ATARI MANSO 601\/1, ABBA# 359587
\n5. JDH MR. WELU MANSO 479\/3, ABBA# 773167
\n6. (+)JDH COPANO MANSO 839\/6, ABBA# 688799
\n7. (+)JDH MR. MANSO 449\/1, ABBA# 719086
\n8. +MR. V8 960\/5, ABBA# 827436
\n9. (+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640
\n10. (+)JDH MANSO GRANDE 412, ABBA# 364847
\n11. JDH BECKTON DE MANSO 490\/7, ABBA# 855430
\n12. MN MAYRO MANSO 433\/2, ABBA# 353362
\n13. (=)MR. TAES 9049, ABBA# 791771<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | CARCASS WEIGHT EPD | WITH A .35 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. +MR. V8 442\/6, ABBA# 857167
\n2. +MR. V8 380\/6, ABBA# 854004
\n3. MR. V8 179\/8, ABBA# 964486
\n4. MR. V8 137\/8, ABBA# 961567
\n5. +JDH MR CONSTANCE MANSO 363\/1, ABBA# 846557
\n6. (+)JDH KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 727046
\n7. +MR. V8 933\/7, ABBA# 950625
\n8. +MR SNS OMAHA 273\/6, ABBA# 945401<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | FAT EPD | WITH A .35 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. MR. SUGAR 364\/1, ABBA# 606917
\n2. +MR. FONTENOT 125, ABBA# 674911
\n3. MR. DIAMOND A 215\/4, ABBA# 728070
\n4. MDS PHIL REXO BOZO 522, ABBA# 712500
\n5. JDH MR. MANSO 900\/1, ABBA# 747889
\n6. AT RISO BO RELOTO 730, ABBA# 679283
\n7. (+)SCD DIDOR ESTO 302, ABBA# 850170
\n8. JJ MS TRES CRATA 440\/1, ABBA# 690286
\n9. JDH MR. MANSO 791\/1, ABBA# 742741
\n10. SRW MR. FLYING W 191, ABBA# 949106
\n11. (+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640
\n12. (+)JDH ATLAS MANSO 328\/3, ABBA# 803386
\n13. +MR. V8 146\/8 \u201cSLOAN\u201d, ABBA# 961574<\/p>\n

TOP 1% | MARBLING EPD | WITH A .35 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. MR. V8 463\/6, ABBA# 857112
\n2. JH MR. RING GIGANTE 145, ABBA# 732569
\n3. (+)JDH KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 727046
\n4. MR 6X SUNLAND 848, ABBA# 774160
\n5. JJ TRES DIDOR 150\/1, ABBA# 662471
\n6. MR. V8 140\/7, ABBA# 902924
\n7. MR. KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 904806
\n8. MR ALR 730, ABBA# 675776
\n9. (+)JDH COPANO MANSO 839\/9, ABBA# 688799
\n10. (+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640
\n11. (=)JTB HOLY SMOKES 656-1257\/4, ABBA# 927759
\n12. +MR H MADDOX MANSO 684, ABBA# 837246<\/p>\n

*BULLS IN RED TEXT ARE CLASSIFIED AS RED BRAHMANS<\/em><\/p>\n

TOP 1% | RIBEYE AREA EPD | WITH A .35 ACCURACY OR GREATER<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. +MR. V8 191\/7, ABBA# 902941
\n2. +CAK RHA RAMBO MANSO 144, ABBA# 717855
\n3. MR. V8 604\/7, ABBA# 927486
\n4. +M2 BRC CAPTAIN 518\/1, ABBA# 1003565
\n5. MR. V8 137\/8, ABBA# 961567
\n6. +MR. V8 322\/8, ABBA# 976451
\n7. +JDH MR CONSTANCE MANSO 363\/1, ABBA# 846557
\n8. JDH MR. MANSO 7, ABBA# 860958
\n9. MR. V8 328\/5, ABBA# 780698
\n10. VL ROJO BRAVO 2\/28, ABBA# 693824
\n11. JJ TRES DIDOR 150\/1, ABBA# 662471
\n12. MR. V8 243\/7, ABBA# 906674
\n13. +MR. V8 901\/4, ABBA# 733891<\/p>\n

MULTI-TRAIT LEADERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5 TRAITS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\"(+)JJ
(+)JJ DIDOR CRATA 389, ABBA# 349640: CED, CEM, FAT, MARB, MILK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"(+)JDH
(+)JDH KARU MANSO 800, ABBA# 727046: CW, MARB, WW, YW, REA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
4 TRAITS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

+MR. V8 442\/6, ABBA# 857167: CW, WW, YW, REA<\/p>\n

3 TRAITS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

+MR. V8 901\/4, ABBA# 733891: CEM, REA, FAT
\nMR. V8 140\/7, ABBA# 902924 : MARB, WW, FAT<\/p>\n

2 TRAITS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

REP SIR MANSO MANGUM 420, ABBA# 794506: BW, CEM
\n+MR. 3X MUCHO 55, ABBA# 366320: BW, CED
\n+JDH MR CONSTANCE MANSO 363\/1, ABBA# 846557: CW, REA
\n+VL ROJO GRANDE 0\/170, ABBA# 670910: WW, YW
\n(=)JJ CUATRO DIDOR 919, ABBA# 750384: CED, WW
\nSRW MR. FLYING W 191, ABBA# 949106: CED, FAT
\nJJ TRES DIDOR 150\/1, ABBA# 662471: MARB, REA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The following lists were compiled through extensive research by The Brahman Journal team. These trait leaders were identified using data available through the American Brahman Breeders Association website, AmericanBrahman.org. The Top 1% and Top 2% rankings were calculated using percentile brackets published by the association as of April 20, 2026. Only sires with progeny born […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4140,"featured_media":19929,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[19,9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-19927","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-brahman-news","8":"category-current-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4140"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19927"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19930,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19927\/revisions\/19930"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}