GLADWIN, Mich. — Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification on Thursday March 21, at 6 PM. The training will be held at the MSUE Office in Gladwin County, located at 555 W Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI.
The program’s goal is to ensure that all cattle are healthy, wholesome and safe; managed to meet USDA, FDA, and EPA standards; produced with environmentally-sound production practices; and handled within acceptable animal welfare guidelines. BQA certification is presently being imposed as a beef supplier requirement by some food service customers, because it safeguards the health, safety, and wholesomeness of beef products.
Producers may also choose to take the online training. To do that register and complete the free online BQA feedyard training and certification at www.bqa.org. After completing the training and passing the quiz, a certificate may be printed. A copy of this certificate, including BQA certification number, must be presented to auction market staff prior to selling cattle as BQA certified.
There is no cost to attend the In-person training, however, pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. Please register by going to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/beefqualityassurancegladwin/ or by calling (989)426-7741. Producers can also check to see if there is a training closer to their location by going to: www.canr.msu.edu/beef_quality_assurance
For more information, please contact Kable Thurlow or Jenny McKillips at the number above; or stop by the Gladwin County Annex Building, located at 555 West Cedar Avenue, Suite A, Gladwin, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30 p.m.
— Michigan State University Extension
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