#1 Dams of Distinction Herd
Exceptional Maternal Value
Over the last 40 years, we have produced the most Dams of Distinction in the Hereford Breed.
The Rausch herd has been built with a traditional mindset of making fertile, practical cattle that go to work year in and year out. Each cow in the herd was born and raised in our northern plains environment where we experience the feasts and famines of our region. We strive to make a bulletproof cow herd and still maintain the eye appeal expected of modern, registered cattle.
The Dams of Distinction program honors cows that meet the highest standards of commercial production.
Many of our bulls are raised by Dams of Distinction or have multiple Dams of Distinction in their pedigree. They are noted with “DOD” in the bull’s pedigree in the sale catalog. Whether you’re retaining replacement heifers or selling baldies, your Rausch sired females will display their genetic value through their fertility, longevity and performance.
To qualify, a cow must have:
• Produced at least three calves.
• Initially calved at 30 months of age or less.
• 370 day calving intervals (400 day as a heifer)
• Average progeny weaning weight ratio of 105 or higher.
EFFICIENT. FERTILE. PRACTICAL. PRODUCTIVE.
PICK OF THE HERD
Once a year at the National Hereford Sale we offer pick of the herd - pick of any pair in the herd. You'll have the opportunity to sort through 850 spring calving cows and select a promising young pair or proven Dam of Distinction. Calving window is primarily late February through April. Please reach out to us with questions about genetics in the offering or terms of the sale.
