Here are our current Dams of Distinction.
Click on the photo or name to view more information about the Dam.

In order to be honored as a Dam of Distinction, a cow must have:

	Weaned a calf born since Jan. 1, 1999.
	Produced at least three calves.
	Initially calved at 30 months of age or less.
	Had an interval between the first and second calves of no greater than 400 days. In addition, a 370-day calving interval must have been maintained after her second calf. The longer initial calving interval allows breeders to calve two-year-old heifers prior to the mature cow herd.
	Every calf produced must have weaning records submitted to the Hereford Performance Program.
	A progeny average 205-day adjusted weaning weight ratio of at least 105.

These are the cows that meet the highest standards of commercial cattle production. The cow must do her job, but also, her owner must manage the herd correctly to give her the opportunity to excel. Only a small portion of active cows are recognized. All heifers have the potential of being a Dam of Distinction, but only a small percentage fit the job description of an ideal cow year in and year out.