Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a voluntary program focused on training cattle producers in feeding, management and breeding practices that assures the consumer that they are producing safe, wholesome beef of the highest quality. It is based on national guidelines and scientific research with the purpose of enhancing carcass quality and safety, thereby protecting the consumer confidence in our beef supply.

Topics covered during the certification process include safe handling of health care products, injection site location, increasing the effectiveness of vaccines, reducing drug residues, safe animal handling, animal welfare and record keeping.

This training is composed of a classroom session followed by a chute side training (hands-on, so dress appropriately). Cost of BQA manual is $10. Only one required per farm. A free supper is provided but registration is required. For registration information go to: Training_schedule-2016.

The last 4 sessions are listed below. Make your registration today.

Oct 24 – Cortland & surrounding counties.
Location: New Penn Farm, 5493 Cheningo Rd. Truxton, NY13158

Oct 26 – Rensselaer & surrounding counties
Location:  Kinderhook Creek Farm, 5168 South Stephentown Rd, Stephentown.

Oct 28 – Genesee & surrounding counties
Location: Empire Livestock Market, 357 Lake St, Pavilion, NY

Oct 28 – Erie & surrounding counties
Location:  Location: WBB Farms, 290 Four Rod Rd, Alden, NY