Checkoff Releases BQA Education Series

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: 

Topic	Featured specialist/producer
Introduction to BQA Principles	Jason Ahola, PhD
The Role of the Veterinarian	Dee Griffin, DVM and John Maas, DVM
Sanitizing Syringes	Dee Griffin, DVM
Proper Collection and Testing for Residues	Dee Griffin, DVM
Record Keeping	Anne Burkholder, BQA Award Winner
Processing and Use of Animal Health Care Products	Jason Ahola, PhD
Cattle Handling Overview	Curt Pate and Temple Grandin
Dairy Quality Assurance	Noa Ramirez, DVM, Curt Pate, Jim Docheff, BQA Award Winner
Care and Handling Guidelines	Bob Smith, DVM
Dairy Non-ambulatory Management	Noa Ramirez, DVM, Curt Pate
Dairy Euthanasia	Noa Ramirez, DVM, Curt Pate
Beef Non-ambulatory Management and Euthanasia	Bob Smith, DVM
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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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