Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit: Recognizing the Elite Brood Cows of the US

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Programs that give recognition to outstanding brood cows have been implemented in various Holstein countries worldwide. In the US two different awards are given to identify superior transmitting cows, Gold Medal Dam (GMD) and Dam of Merit (DOM). Have you ever wondered just what the difference is between the two, or as to exactly what is required to earn the GMD or DOM designations? Here comes the answer.

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