Checkoff Releases BQA Education Series
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The Beef Checkoff Program recently released the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Education Series in DVD format for state BQA coordinators and trainers. These modules focus on the philosophy that underpins Beef and Dairy Quality Assurance programs, the procedures and protocols that are foundations of effective implementation, and the use of stockmanship in support of BQA.
These educational modules were created to help supplement the online and printed materials currently available to state coordinators and BQA trainers. The 12 modules are designed to support and supplement current BQA curricula targeted to beef and dairy producers and are appropriate for producers, 4-H and youth audiences, and agricultural students at both the secondary and post-secondary levels.
The specific modules are as follows:
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Featured specialist/producer |
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Introduction to BQA Principles |
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The Role of the Veterinarian |
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Sanitizing Syringes |
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Proper Collection and Testing for Residues |
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Record Keeping |
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Processing and Use of Animal Health Care Products |
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Cattle Handling Overview |
Curt Pate and Temple Grandin |
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Dairy Quality Assurance |
Noa Roman-Munoz, DVM, Curt Pate, |
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Care and Handling Guidelines |
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Dairy Non-ambulatory Management |
Noa Roman-Munoz, DVM, Curt Pate |
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Dairy Euthanasia |
Noa Roman-Munoz, DVM, Curt Pate |
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Beef Non-ambulatory Management and Euthanasia |
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Cattle Handling Tips |
Curt Pate |
“The effectiveness of these modules will be enhanced if they are integrated with existing state and national materials,” says John Maas, DVM, and chairman of the checkoff’s Joint Producer Education Committee. “We are encouraging all BQA trainers and state staff to become familiar with these educational components in an effort to encourage BQA certification for all producers.”
Visit the website to download the videos or for additional BQA materials.
For more information about your beef checkoff, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
Funded by the Beef Checkoff.
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