A ranch in Custer County has been named a United States top breeder. The American Hereford Association’s Top 20 Breeder’s list for 2022 was recently released, and Ridder Hereford Ranch of Callaway placed number four nationally. This annual recognition honors superior cattle in the breed and the breeders who manage them. To be honored as a Dam of Distinction, a cow must have a superior calving interval and weaning date in addition to other calving requirements. The Ridder Hereford Ranch has 30 cows honored on the “DOD” list which will follow them for the rest of their lives. Nebraska as a state rank third on the list with five breeders ranking within the top 20.
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