WATERLOO, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to Waterloo on Thursday, July 11th to provide the Beef Quality Assurance Training at Tama Hall on Hawkeye Community College’s campus from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. There is no cost to attend, however pre-registration is appreciated by July 10th as space is limited. Pre-register by calling the Black Hawk County Extension Office at 319-234-6811
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) works to protect consumer confidence in our beef supply and to return more profits to producers. All individuals who have the opportunity to influence the quality and handling of cattle are encouraged to become certified.
BQA does more than just help beef producers capture more value from their market cattle: BQA also reflects a positive public image and instills consumer confidence in the beef industry. When producers implement the best management practices of a BQA program, they assure their market steers, heifers, cows, and bulls are the best they can be. Today, the stakes are even higher because of increased public attention on animal welfare.
The Iowa BQA Program is funded by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Beef Checkoff. The education is delivered as a joint effort in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach.
For more information contact Denise Schwab at 319-721-9624 or the Black Hawk County Extension Office at 319-234-6811.
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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