Pedigree Excellence
At Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans, each generation represents deliberate design — balancing proven performance, maternal strength, and long-term genetic predictability. Moreno Ms. Lady Reese RU 666/4 embodies that vision. This young red female descends from three of the most powerful Red Brahman bloodlines ever assembled: +Moreno Ms. Lady Redi 902, Moreno Mr. Rudolph 851, and +Mr. Fontenot 333 “Rufus.”
Her paternal line traces to Moreno Mr. Rudolph 851, the 2020 International Champion Red Bull, who was notably the first natural calf of +Moreno Ms. Lady Redi 902. Rudolph’s record of growth, balance, and phenotype quickly established him as one of the most consistent sires for performance-oriented offspring within the Moreno Ranches program.
The dam, Moreno Ms. Lady Roki Rue, contributes depth of cow family and structural integrity, reinforcing Reese RU’s potential as a future donor prospect. Roki Rue’s maternal consistency ensures that this female maintains both phenotype and fertility — characteristics foundational to the Bryant–Cardenas breeding program.
Her extended ancestry adds further dimension:
+Moreno Ms. Lady Redi 902 captured the Triple Crown (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and International Shows) in 2018 before producing multiple winners, earning repeated ET Produce of Dam honors. Redi’s sire, the legendary +JDH Mr. Elmo Manso, and her HK maternal background combine to deliver power, pigment, and breed character that remain benchmarks in Red Brahman genetics.
On the sire side, +Mr. Fontenot 333 “Rufus” — the 2016 International Champion Red Bull — contributes global sire influence. His offspring have dominated in the United States, Central America, and Asia, making him one of the breed’s most recognized names. His value extends beyond show-ring success: Rufus’ outcross pedigree allows strategic flexibility with nearly all major Red Brahman lines.
Together, these genetic pillars have produced Moreno Ms. Lady Reese RU 666/4, a heifer designed for both functional ranch production and high-end donor potential.
Performance and Genetic Profile
With a Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) of 6.8%, Reese RU 666/4 achieves the balance between predictability and outcross potential — high enough to consolidate desirable traits, yet open enough to maintain future mating flexibility.
Key genetic indicators:
Calving Ease Direct (CED 4.72, Top 60%) Balanced for calving management across a variety of sire pairings.
Weaning Weight (WW 23, Top 30%) Indicates strong early growth and maternal efficiency.
Yearling Weight (YW 42, Top 25%) Suggests continued post-weaning performance ideal for show and replacement development.
Ribeye Area (REA 0.24, Top 65%) Reflects moderate muscling with structural uniformity.
Carcass Weight (CW 14, Top 70%) Solid carcass expression supporting performance-based selection.
$Queen Index 38.98 (Top 30%) High maternal index, confirming long-term brood cow value.
These balanced metrics position Reese RU as a dual-purpose female — capable of producing both show prospects and performance-driven seedstock that retain fertility and adaptability in varied production environments.
Phenotype and Outlook
Reese RU 666/4 displays the feminine design, depth, and balance that define her lineage. Her long, clean front end, soft rib shape, and structurally correct frame create a foundation for longevity and maternal strength. She demonstrates the early physical indicators of a future donor female — maintaining eye appeal without sacrificing functionality.
As a product of embryo transfer, Reese RU represents the next phase of planned advancement for Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans — combining the show-ring consistency of Rufus and Redi with the structural reliability of Moreno maternal lines. Her phenotype and data support her development as a foundation female for both U.S. and international Red Brahman programs.
Program Value
Moreno Ms. Lady Reese RU 666/4 reflects the genetic strategy driving Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans — fusing elite show-winning bloodlines with functional, data-driven selection. She is bred to become part of the next generation of donor females capable of producing cattle with both phenotype and profitability.
As one of the youngest members of our herd, she represents continuity — carrying forward the influence of +Moreno Ms. Lady Redi 902, Moreno Mr. Rudolph 851, and +Mr. Fontenot 333 “Rufus” — three names that have redefined excellence in the Red Brahman breed.