Success StoryBeef Quality Care and Assurance



Beef Quality Care and Assurance

Author: Shane Bogle

Planning Unit: Caldwell County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Production Agriculture

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Kentucky remains the largest beef producing state east of the Mississippi River.  With that title comes a greater responsibility to insure profitability and sustainability to the Kentucky beef industry.  In cooperation with the Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemen’s Association, Caldwell County Cooperative Extension hosted two Beef Quality Care and Assurance (BQCA) certifications for Caldwell County producers.   BQCA is a national training course developed by USDA and the beef industry to train producers to manage cattle in a manner to ensure a safe wholesome beef product for consumers.  The national Beef Quality Assurance initiative says this of (BQCA): “The Right Way is the Only Way.” BQCA is for cattlemen dedicated to producing the highest quality cattle and providing consumers with the best possible eating experience.  

41 producers in Caldwell County were certified this year.  The reputation of Kentucky cattle has increased 10-fold in the last 25 years thanks to BQA and BQCA trainings.  Currently 85% of US beef comes from BQCA certified producers.  






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