Beef Quality Care Assurance

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Shelby County Cooperative Extension Office 1117 Frankfort Road Shelbyville, KY 40065

Corinne Belton 5026334593 corinne.belton@uky.edu

Last Revised: Nov 7th, 2024

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Tue, Nov 19 2024, 6 - 7pm

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The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program’s mission is to maximize consumer confidence in and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness and quality of beef and beef products through the use of science, research and education initiatives.

Content includes:
Cattle and Herd Health
Feedstuffs and Sources
Biosecurity
Feed Additives and Medications
Record-keeping
Cattle Care and Husbandry
Stockmanship
Antibiotic Management Resources
Cattle Handling & Care

BQA is valuable because it:

Shows commitment to food safety and quality
Safeguards public image of beef and dairy industry
Upholds consumer confidence in valuable beef products
Improves sale value of marketed beef cattle
Enhances herd profitability through better management

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