Hereford breeders from around the world are coming to Montana Oct. 16-21, touring prominent Hereford operations ahead of the World Hereford Conference (WHC) in Kansas City, Mo., the following week. “We are incredibly excited to welcome international and domestic Hereford seedstock producers to Montana and the World Hereford Conference,” says Jack Ward, executive vice president of the American Hereford Association (AHA). For broader perspective, the WHC includes registrations from 209 international Hereford breeders and 467 U.S. breeders, representing 19 countries and 37 states. He also extends thanks to Montana Department of Agriculture, Merck Animal Health, Montana Hereford Association, NILE, Western Ag Network and Trans Ova Genetics for their efforts and support in hosting this historic event. Sites for the World Hereford Conference revolve among World Hereford Council member countries.