Bracken County CES

Title:

Beef Production - Beef Quality Assurance

MAP:

Agriculture

Agents Involved:

ANR

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Beef

Situation:

The administration of medication and vaccines is vital to the health of livestock and their profitability. Anything that is done to the live animal ultimately affects the quality and safety of the food that animal produces. This includes handling of animals and proper treatment of animals that cannot enter the food chain. BQA education is also needed to maintain certification ever 3 years for producers.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Build the reputation and value of KY cattle
Improved end product quality and food safety
Enhanced consumer confidence

Intermediate Outcomes:

Appraise management practice changes; employ record systems to track drug use, vaccines, chemicals, feed additives, and the movement of cattle on and off operations.
Have access to premium markets

Initial Outcomes:

Gain knowledge of best management practices to reduce end product defects by learning about:
-proper injection techniques and locations
-proper recordkeeping to ensure adequate withdrawal time
-proper handling techniques

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will learn about proper injection methods and locations

Indicator: Ask if all participants if they are giving shots in the neck

Method: Survey of class participants

Timeline: Fall and Spring of each year.

Intermediate Outcome: Keep records of all cattle treatments

Indicator: Report of records kept

Method: Survey

Timeline: Six months after each class

Long-term Outcome:

Indicator:  Cattle retained for slaughter will have no lesions or blemishes from injections, cattle are healthier through vaccinations.  Local image of beef producers is positive 

Method:  Reports

Timeline:  Fall of 2018

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Beef Producers
Project or Activity: BQA class
Content or Curriculum: Beef Quality Assurance Video
Inputs: Extension Offices, BQA Manuals and extension publications
Date: Winter and Spring of each year

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