IOWA FALLS, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Beef Industry Council will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training program on May 18 at the Hardin County Extension Office in Iowa Falls, IA. The program will cover numerous best management practices and will qualify producers for BQA certification. Iowa beef producers, veterinarians, feed industry personnel, and anyone interested in beef cattle production are invited to participate.
The program will include a general overview of the BQA program and cover all the major production practices required for BQA certification. Topics of discussion will include animal care and handling, management of feedstuffs and feed additives, management of animal health products, proper injection site techniques, biosecurity, and record keeping.
BQA is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. The Iowa BQA Program is funded by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Beef Checkoff. To learn more about the Iowa BQA Program and other upcoming certification trainings across Iowa, please visit iabeef.org.
The meeting will run from 6:30 PM to approximately 8:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.
This event is free and open to the public, but attendees must pre-register by May 13 by calling the Hardin County Extension Office at (641) 648-4850. As a reminder, those unable to attend an in-person workshop may complete their training on-line at https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/.
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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