It has never been more important for all those caring for cattle to be certified and participate in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. There are no excuses that hold water when it comes to answering consumers questions whether our product is safe and our animals are well cared for. When discussions of the safety and wholesomeness of beef arise (and they do every day), it is reassuring to those observing the debate that beef and dairy producers are adopting management practices outlined in the BQA program. It could be described as an insurance policy for the industry that demonstrates the commitment of producers to a quality, safe, and humanely raised product. As critics of our industry and livelihood continue to become more vocal, we need to respond with a strong BQA program embraced by our industry farmers, workers, and veterinarians.

For a complete list of upcoming training workshops go to BQA_Spring_2018.