Travis Meteer, University of Illinois

Challenges associated with mud on the cattle farm need to be identified and evaluated to ensure the environment is not detrimental to animal health and performance.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) equips producers with production strategies and general skills to maintain and strengthen a quality, wholesome food supply.

Currently, low hay supplies and overstocked pastures are commonplace in the Midwest. Limited forage availability is still a challenge for cattlemen.