USDA facilitates border crossing of Texas-bred V8 Brahman cattle to Guinea, Africa Seven high-value Texas-bred V8 Brahman cattle made a 1,500-mile odyssey to their new home range in West Africa thanks to USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service teamOn May 03, 2025, FAS Accra (Post) went into action, resolving an urgent trade issue. With little to no notice over the weekend, Post became aware of the imminent arrival of a consignment of a small herd of seven high-value, reproductive Texas-bred V8 Brahman cattle. The Texas-bred V8 Brahman cattle (one bull and six heifers) were airborne and on the move from Chicago to Accra, Ghana. Callout the CavalryFAS Accra’s Border Facilitation: FAS Accra’s swift intervention, thanks to on the ground presence, was crucial. Brahman cattle are prized for their heat tolerance, durability, long lifespan, gentle nature, and strong genetics.