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Beef Quality Assurance is a national, beef checkoff funded, program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.

06/03/2026

This month marks the 30th Anniversary of National Safety Month! Agricultural jobs are some of the most dangerous in the US, and over the course of the next month we’ll be highlighting the ways you can leverage the tools and resources the BQA program provides to help ensure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. Check out the Worker Safety section of the BQA National Manual at BQA.org.

05/29/2026

A week ago we wrapped our second Stockmanship and Stewardship stop of the year in Farmington, New Mexico. Thank you to our amazing collaborators at NM Indian Livestock Days with New Mexico State University , New Mexico Beef Council, and the New Mexico BQA program. Your hard work is much appreciated!
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05/25/2026

Thank you for your service!

05/21/2026

Earlier this month, we covered biosecurity, what it is, and how you can make plans for your own operation. One such threat to your herd health is New World Screwworm.

There are many questions producers have about this foreign animal disease. What does it look like? How can I prevent it? How can I treat infections? Who do I report a suspected case to?

We've included some infographics below, but one of the most comprehensive sources of information is screwworm.gov. Covering current status, approved pharmaceutical products, and more, it's a great starting point for building out the New World Screwworm portion of your biosecurity plan. Templates and resources available at BQA.org.

05/20/2026

‼️One month until National BQA Award Nominations are due!

The National BQA Awards recognize outstanding members of the beef industry in five categories: Cow-Calf, Feedyard, Dairy, Marketer/Advocator, and Educator. To see our current winners, and potentially nominate a future winner, head to BQA.org.

05/16/2026

There's still time to register for Stockmanship and Stewardship, New Mexico! Held in conjunction with Indian Livestock Days, there's information for every producer with sessions focused on:
- Biosecurity
- Virtual Fencing
- And an in-person BQA certification!

Sign up today at stockmanshipandstewardship.org.
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05/13/2026

Oftentimes when we have a meal to celebrate life’s victories, big or small, we choose to put beef on our plates. Providing a safe, wholesome, and delicious product is the goal of every producer. A top priority for the Beef Quality Assurance program is to provide producers with the best guidelines and resources backed by current science.

As part of this work, BQA has recently released a new Continuing Education module online: Meat Quality and Safety. Learn more about the impact of the National Beef Quality Audit and see the impacts you can have on the supply chain by implementing BQA guidelines.

Get started today at BQA.org

05/10/2026

To the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who make it happen every day: thank you ❤️ Happy Mother's Day from the BQA team!

05/08/2026

This week we wrap up the Warming Up mini-series with some final considerations for your herd management in hotter temperatures. So far, we’ve covered water quality and animal handling best practices.

Prep4agthreats.org has a one-page document on managing your livestock heat waves, which you can find here: bit.ly/excess_heat. A suggestion that we haven’t already covered is creating shaded areas for livestock. Animals with dark hair can be more susceptible to heat-related illness.
The symptoms of heat-related illness include:
· Increased respiration rate or panting
· Excessive salivation
· Elevation of head to make it easier to breathe
· Open mouth breathing
If you see any animals exhibiting these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately and move the animal to a shaded area with clean, cool water and air movement.

Cattle aren’t the only ones who can be physically stressed by high heat, your workers are also affected. Make sure that they get adequate hydration, use hats and sunscreen to avoid sunburns, and try to minimize heavy labor during the hottest part of the day.

That’s a wrap on the mini-series! If you have any questions or tips to share on ranching in the summer months, drop them in the comments below. Stay cool!

05/06/2026

We often talk about the benefits of creating a biosecurity plan for your operation, but what exactly is biosecurity?

Biosecurity refers to the preventive practices we can implement to protect animals (and humans) from disease. The main goal of implementing effective biosecurity is to minimize disease spread. What does this look like?

At a glance, biosecurity can mean:
→ Quarantining new animals for 3 – 4 weeks to prevent disease spread to your established herd.
→ Cleaning and disinfecting trailers, equipment, and other tools to decrease microbial contamination.
→ Washing hands after contact with animals or their body fluids to reduce zoonotic disease risk.
→ And more!

Practical and effective biosecurity plans should be tailored to your operation, so consider reaching out to your veterinarian when developing your plans. More information can be found in the Biosecurity chapter of the BQA National Manual, and additional resources can be found at BQA.org.

Address

9110 E Nichols Avenue, Ste 300
Centennial, CO
80112

Telephone

(303) 694-0305

Website

http://www.bqa.org/

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