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BQCA Certifications

Author: Lindsay Arthur

Planning Unit: Bourbon County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: New Agriculture Opportunities

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Beef Quality & Care Assurance (BQCA) Program’s mission is to maximize consumer confidence in and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness and quality of beef and beef products through the use of science, research and education initiatives. BQCA is valuable because it:

  • Shows commitment to food safety and quality
  • Safeguards public image of beef and dairy industry
  • Upholds consumer confidence in valuable beef products
  • Improves sale value of marketed beef cattle
  • Enhances herd profitability through better management

53 producers from Nicholas County took this course throughout the year and received their BQCA Certification. The information learned allows producers to feel confident when administering vaccinations, working cattle, and selecting breeding animals. 






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