2022 National Beef Quality Audit shows efficiency improvements
2022 National Beef Quality Audit shows efficiency improvements | The Beef Site
Attend a Kansas BQA training this March and April
K-State to host four, free Beef Quality Assurance events around Kansas. Kansas cattle producers will have the opportunity to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, or renew an expired certification, this spring through four in-person trainings across the state. BQA is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that offers education for cattle producers on up-to-date best management strategies with a commitment to quality through every segment of the beef industry. The BQA trainings…
WORKER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ON THE RANCH AND WHILE HAULING CATTLE
Worker safety considerations on the ranch and while hauling cattle (bqa.org)
Why Should You Become BQA Certified?
Jesse Fulton, Extension Educator, Director of Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance In order to meet and exceed consumer expectations, we must have two things: product integrity and a high-quality product that meets the eating satisfaction of the consumer. Photo credit Troy Walz. In a previous article, I left you with a quick overview of the history of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program and the importance of the program today. In this article, I want…
Beef Cattle Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention
Steve Boyles, OSU Beef Extension Specialist Biosecurity plays a key role in Beef Quality Assurance In support of cattle producers across the country dedicated to preventing disease, improving animal welfare and reducing production losses, the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program developed a Daily Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention template. The template, which helps cattle producers implement daily biosecurity measures on their operations, is available digitally as a PDF or can be…
Condensed Version of Beef Quality Assurance Manual
A more condensed version of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Manual is now available to BQA followers in digital or print form. The BQA Field Guide is a more compact version of the manual that can be used as a convenient reference piece. It covers the key points of the BQA program without program background and other information that may not be useful in the course of day-to-day operations. The BQA Program is…
2021 BQA Award Nominations
The National BQA Award recognizes outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators that best demonstrate animal care and handling principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their respective operations. A common trait among all contest entrants must be a strong desire to continually improve BQA on their operations while encouraging others to implement the producer education program. National BQA award winners are selected by a committee of representatives from universities, state beef…