Beef Quality Assurance session set for Feb. 27 in Moville
BQA session set for Feb. 27 in Moville.
2/2/24
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Producers who need to renew or obtain their certification in Beef Quality Assurance can preregister now for an in-person training in Moville in northwestern Iowa. Offered by the Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Beef Industry Council, the session Is set for Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m.
BQA is a national program featuring best management practices that align with the highest standards.
Organizer ISU extension beef specialist Beth Doran reminded producers they need a current BQA certificate in order to sell cattle to a packer and at some local livestock auctions.
“BQA focuses on beef quality and safety, animal welfare and environmental stewardship," she said. "The program is win-win with high quality beef for the consumer and increased beef demand which helps producers stay in business.”
This BQA training will be held at the City Hall in Moville. There is no cost to attend the training, but registration is requested by Feb. 22 and may be made by calling the ISU Extension Outreach Office in Woodbury County at 712-276-2157.
Those unable to attend an in-person training may complete BQA training online at https://www.iabeef.org/cattlemens-corner/iowa-bqa.
For more information or questions, contact Doran at 712-737-4230 or email doranb@iastate.edu.
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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.
Contact:
Beth Doran, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, 712-737-4230, doranb@iastate.edu
