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Beef Quality & Care Assurance Program

September 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 16TH AT 9AM, 11 AM, & 1 PM – ROOM A & SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 5PM – ROOM B AT THE GRAYSON COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

The Kentucky Beef Quality & Care Assurance (BQCA) Program uses recommended national guidelines to enable Kentucky beef and dairy producers to holistically enhance their product, maximize marketability and strengthen consumer confidence.
The BQCA program adds a cattle handling and care component to the BQA training model, providing the best management practices for handling cattle and promoting their well-being, in addition to training on the core principles of BQA. More information on these programs can be found online at https://www.kybeefnetwork.com/beef-quality–care assurance-bqca.html.
Upon completion, participants receive a BQCA training card valid for three years and the option of purchasing a BQCA farm gate sign.

This course fulfills a CAIP Educational Requirement

Course content includes:
Beef Quality Assurance Basics
Cattle Handling & Care Basics
Feedstuffs
Feed Additives & Medications
Processing/Treatment & Records
Injectable Animal Health Products
Cattle Genetics
Facility and Equipment Use

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND BUT DOES REQUIRE A RSVP WITH THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, CALL US AT 270-259-3492 OR FILL OUT THIS FORM:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DAc2wQ74sIIj3w

Details

Date:
September 16
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Grayson County Extension Office New Location
64 Quarry Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 United States
Phone:
2702593492