NY Beef Quality Assurance Training
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00pm
Yatesville Church, 1894 Yatesville Rd, Penn Yan, NY

NY Beef Quality Assurance Training Planned for October

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a voluntary program focused on training cattle producers in management practices. The training 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.

Join Nancy Glazier, Cornell Cooperative Extension NWNY Team’s Specialist for the training Saturday, October 19 from 10 am – 1 pm beginning the day at the Yatesville Church, 1894 Yatesville Rd, Penn Yan. Topics covered during the certification process include safe handling and use of health care products, safe animal handling, animal welfare and record keeping.

The chute side training will be at nearby Glade Haven Farm where Dr. Suzanne Patterson of Eastview Veterinary Clinic will be leading instruction. Cost of the training is $15 per person, $25 per farm, which includes morning refreshments and lunch. Registration is required by October 16 to plan lunch and materials. To register contact Brandie Waite, CCE NWNY Team, at 585-343-3040 x138 or bls238@cornell.edu.

The robust New York BQA program is supported by our sponsors Cargill, Landpro, Merck Animal Health, Powder River, Multimin, and Zoetis.