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The 2011 NBQA
Jul 18, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
The National Beef Quality Audit helps us measure where we have been and maps out where we want to go.
Refresh your memory on the 2011 audit results, then stay tuned this month as we release the 2016 audit during the
Stockmanship & Stewardship Training
Jun 28, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
In June, join us for a variety of learning and demonstrations that are sure to improve your operation.
With live cattle handling demonstrations, hands-on training, and the newest information you are sure to find value b
With live cattle handling demonstrations, hands-on training, and the newest information you are sure to find value b
A Cattle Rancher's Toolkit
Jun 23, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Cattle farmers and ranchers have many tools in their toolkits to keep the animals in their care healthy, including nutrition programs, veterinary care, proper housing, management practices, vaccines and antibiotics, whe
Proper Dairy Animal Care
Jun 14, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
It's June Dairy Month, so we want to highlight our 2017 Dairy BQA Award winner!
Tricia Adams, Hoffman Farms from Shinglehouse, Pa., says treating their cows with low-stress and human handling will only have more value o
Tricia Adams, Hoffman Farms from Shinglehouse, Pa., says treating their cows with low-stress and human handling will only have more value o
Celebrating Dairy Producers
Jun 06, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
It's National Dairy Month, so we want to celebrate our partnership with the national FARM Program.
Help us celebrate dairy producers (who are beef producers, too!) this month!
Help us celebrate dairy producers (who are beef producers, too!) this month!
Stockmanship training video
May 23, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Your BQA program, in partnership with The National Dairy FARM Program, released a stockmanship training video!
Each segment contains reminder points and multiple choice questions to test viewers on the content.
The vide
Each segment contains reminder points and multiple choice questions to test viewers on the content.
The vide
2018 BQA Award Nominations Being Accepted
May 03, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Reminder: Nominations for the 2018 national BQA Awards are now being accepted. The beef checkoff-funded program, now in its 12th year, recognizes five winners in the areas of beef and dairy beef production, marketing an
Answering Tough Questions: Cattle growth hormones in drinking water?
Apr 26, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Another fact from the Tough Questions About Beef Sustainability series -- we address the question about whether growth hormones used in cattle are in our drinking water. Get the facts here! And, we address the question
Preparing Cattle for Transport
Apr 12, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
DYK ... preparing for cattle transport saves time, money and stress? Read more about improving shipping methods and reducing stress on cattle during the shipping period.
Nominations open for 2018 National BQA Awards
Apr 12, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Nominations are now open for the 2018 National BQA Awards!
If you know someone deserving of this award, visit www.bqa.org for the application and nomination requirements.
Applications are due by June 2, 2017, and should
If you know someone deserving of this award, visit www.bqa.org for the application and nomination requirements.
Applications are due by June 2, 2017, and should
Myths vs. Facts
Feb 06, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Myth: Farmers and ranchers leave their cattle to fend for themselves in frigid winter conditions, such as the polar vortex.<p></p>
The Facts: Winter is tough on all of us - every living thing is struggling to stay w
The Facts: Winter is tough on all of us - every living thing is struggling to stay w
Cattle Transportation White Paper
Feb 03, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
The goal of the 2015 transportation symposium was to provide clarity regarding cattle well-being, research, the current state of the industry, and the future of cattle transportation in North America.<p></p>
To that end,
To that end,
Free Online BQA Certification!
Feb 01, 2017 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Is BQA certification on your to-do list? It should be because it is now always FREE, online! That's right - your opportunity to become BQA-certified, or re-certified, is at your fingertips 24/7. So what are you waiting
Sign up for free BQA certification today!
Oct 17, 2016 by National Beef Quality Assurance
Dr. Dan Thomson, College of Veterinary Medicine at K-State University, says now is the time for beef and dairy producers to get their FREE Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification.