S&S 2023 Dams of Distincton
In order to be honored as a Dam of Distinction, a cow must have
1) Weaned a calf born since January 1, 2022.
2) Produced at least 3 calves.
3) Initially calved at 30 months of age or less.
4) 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.
5) Every calf produced that was born before June 30, 2023 must have weaning records
submitted to the Hereford Performance Program.
6) A progeny average 205-day adjusted weaning weight ratio of at least 105
