Sire of Distinction
The Sires of Distinction program recognizes superior Hereford bulls. The American Hereford Association Board of Directors initiated the program in August 2007 to recognize Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females. To be honored as a Sire of Distinction a bull must have produced daughters that have received at least seven Dams of Distinction awards.Bulls attaining the Sire of Distinction status are recognized with “SOD” after their names when doing an animal or EPD inquiry on Hereford.org.
Latest News
Watch Hereford Educational Videos
AHA has released two educational videos about EPDs. They are the first in a series of educational video that will be posted to the Hereford YouTube channel.
>> Dorian Garrick explaining the basics of EPDs.
>> Hereford's suite of EPDs and indexes.
Spring 2012 EPDs Online
The Spring 2012 Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs) are now online. Click here to search the new data. Updated Trends, Trait Leaders and Distributions are also posted.
Educational Forum Video Available
Hereford enthusiasts can order a copy of the 2011 Educational Forum at HerefordPhotoShop.com. The forum featured presentations on genomics, EPDs and reproduction by Dorian Garrick, Matt Spangler and Bill Beal.
