BQA training and certification – Dec 10 in Seneca County

NY Beef Quality Assurance Training

Saturday, December 10, 2016

10:00 am – 2:00pm

Fravils’ building, 7238 Ann St, Ovid, NY

 

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 chuteside training at a nearby farm where Dr. Tom Smith, TP Cattle Services will be assisting. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5 per person plus$10 for a manual. Registration is required by December 7 for accurate lunch count. To register or for more information, call Nancy Glazier 585.315.7746 or email at nig3@cornell.edu.