April 2012 • Vol. 102 • No. 11
2,285 Dams of Distinction Honored
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90 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction
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The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes cows that meet the highest standards of production and the producers who manage them through the Dams of Distinction program.
AHA recognizes the Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females with the Sires of Distinction program.
12 Livin’ the Hereford Life
2012 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) schedule is announced.
14 2012 PRIDE: Lighting the Way to Leadership
Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) convention planned.
24 Celebrating the New Hereford
Make plans now to attend 2012 World Hereford Conference.
36 Large or Small, It Works Well for All
BuyHereford.com is proving to be an effective marketing tool for Hereford breeders — large and small, alike.
Cover Photo: “Springtime Momma” by Angie Stump Denton at Star Lake Cattle Ranch, Skiatook, Okla.
46 AI Advances in the Beef Industry 52 Breedings, Parhams Honored at Fort Worth Results of the 2012 Fort Worth National Hereford Show.
Breed Focus 4 Two Traits You Cannot Live Without — Hereford breeders must work diligently to
continue breed resurgence.
What’s New? 6 Association News and Events — Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit entries are due May 1.
JNHE deadlines for entries and contests are fast approaching.
Youth Movement 10 Deadlines and New Opportunities — JNHE deadlines and new programs announced.
Hereford Women 18 CHB Grill-Off Looking for Enthusiastic Participation — National Hereford
Contacts 5 Sales Digest 60 Calendar 86 Advertisers’ Index 90
Women (NHW) is preparing for summer activities. NHW is also helping CHB LLC seek ambassadors to assist with CHB product demonstrations.
CHB Bites 22 CHB LLC Program Happenings — Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC recognizes
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