Hudnut-Welker Herefords

Hudnut-Welker Herefords, Hereford cattle in Williamstown, Missouri, Marion County and Northeast Missouri near St. Louis. It has embraced industry guidelines from national breeders associations and maintains meticulous records to ensure healthy bloodlines, structural soundness, and proper conformation.

Calves graze on mixed pastures of clover, native grasses, and fescue, and receive daily handling to foster calm temperaments. A rotational grazing approach supports both environmental stewardship and optimal forage utilization on their rolling acres at the farm. This family-run operation combines attentive herd management with outreach programs and accessibility for educational farm visits by local schools. Its consistent focus on animal welfare, pasture health, and genetic improvement reflects a commitment to sustaining quality Hereford stock for future generations and diverse production goals.

It partners with local veterinarians to administer vaccinations and monitor herd health throughout the year. Performance records for EPDs guide breeding selections aimed at improving growth rates and fertility across the herd.