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3/2003
Certification Training
Presentation
The BQA Program
“BQA is a two pronged program. It helps inform producers about the latest management techniques and makes consumers more aware of the extra efforts the beef industry is making to deliver safe, quality beef.”
Alan Janzen, Henderson, Nebraska cattle feeder, past president of Nebraska Cattlemen
Designed for Cattlemen by Cattlemen
Based on FDA, EPA and
USDA guidelines.
Follows HACCP principles.
National program with individual state programs.
HACCP Principles Key of HACCP: Identify what could go wrong or
needs improved, and solve it before it happens. Review all management programs. Identify control points. Establish critical limits. Establish control point monitoring
requirements. Establish corrective actions. Establish effective record keeping procedures. Establish procedures for verifying the system is
working.
Beef Quality Audits - Show Results
1991, 1995 and now 2000 results incorporated into BQA
Quality Control Points example
Prevention & Calving Injection-siteTreatment of blemisheshealth disorders Weaning Calves
Antibiotic residues Receiving breeding Broken Needles or stocker cattle
Process Control Point Potential Hazard
Control points are common management steps such as
calving, purchasing feedstuffs, weaning and transporting cattle.
Partners in NC-BQA
NC-BQA Program Key Areas:
1) Feedstuffs & Sources.2) Feed Additives & Medications.3) Animal Health Treatments & Injections.4) Record Keeping.5) Care and Husbandry Practices. 6) Carcass Quality.
Refer to page 8-9 in Certification Manual for complete guidelines.
Implementation of NC-BQA
Voluntary Program
Two year certification and recertification. Certification Fee $15. Recertification Fee $5. Submit completed test and contract to
Nebraska Cattlemen Office.
NC membership is not required.
Feedstuffs and Sources Maintain records of any
pesticide/herbicide use on pasture or crops that could cause a residue in grazing cattle. Observe grazing restrictions
(eg. 2,4-D; Crossbow, Roundup)
Adequate quality control on incoming feeds and extra caution with use of commodity feeds.
• Analyze suspect feedstuffs• Evaluate use of “high-risk” feeds• Involve supplier in your BQA
Page 10-11
Feed Additives and Medications
Only FDA approved medicated feed additives can be used. supplements,
concentrates, pre-mix feeds e.g. MGA, Rumensin,
SafeGuard
Extra-label use of feed additives is illegal and strictly prohibited.
Page 10-11
Feedstuff Ban No use of proteins derived from
mammals in ruminant animals feed. Ruminant-derived protein
(BSE prevention)
Prohibited:
Meat and bone mealAllowed: Blood by-products and tallow Pure porcine or pure equine
protein Gelatin Milk products Inspected meat products
Page 10-11
Feedstuff Records Complete records must be kept when
formulating or feeding medicated rations e.g. Additive used, date run, ration name
and number, amount produced
Records kept for minimum of 3 years from the date of transfer or sale of the cattle and have trace-back capability
Page 10-11
Processing/Treatments and Records
Withdrawal times Extra-label drug use Use injection zone
Injections 4 inches apart
Keeping records Syringe care Needle know how
Page 12-21
Follow the Label
Be aware of withdrawal times.
- the period of time that must pass after the last dose is given until harvest of the animal.
Page 12-15
Follow the Label Extra label drug use should be used at a
minimum and only prescribed by a veterinarian with a valid veterinarian client-patient relationship. ELDU – using a drug at a dose, for a condition or a species not on
the label Questions on withdrawal are the responsibility of the prescribing
veterinarian … info at www.farad.org
No extra-label use of Aminoglycosides, Fluoroquinolones … or FDA FEED ADDITIVES (eg.Neomycin, Gentamycin; Baytril and A180) AS700,Aureomycin, CTC, Oxytetracycline, Deccox, etc
Page 12
Records Processing and treatment
records should be transferred with the cattle to the next production level.
Prospective buyers must be informed of any cattle that have not met withdrawal times.
Review both group & individual records before marketing … BEWARE of non-performing animals … they maybe a “High-Residue-Risk”
Page 16-17
Individual Records Individual treatment
records should include: Individual animal ID Date treated Product administered and
lot/serial number Dosage Used Route or location of
administration and who administered the product
Earliest date animal will have cleared withdrawal period
Examples: pour-ons or injectables
Page 16-17
Group Processing Records
□ Group or lot identification□ Date treated □ Product administered &
lot/serial number
□ Dosage used□ Route and location of administration
and who administered the product□ Earliest date to clear withdrawal period
(assigned to the entire pen)
Page 16-17Processing Map
BQA Approved Injection Zone Move all injections to
the neck region in front of the
shoulders regardless of age injections can only be
given in NC-BQA approved injection zone.
Injection Zone in the Neck Region
Injection TriangleA - Ahead of point of shoulder
B – Above the vertebrae
C - Below Nuchal Ligament
A
B
Page 18-19
C
Injection Techniques
Limit IM Injections All products labeled for
intra-muscular (IM) shall be given in the neck region only (no exceptions, regardless of age).
All products cause tissue
damage when injected IM.
No more than 10cc of product is administered IM.
Page 18-19
Lesions from IM Injections
Lesion in the center of the eye of round from IM injection
Page 18-19
Lesion Damage
This lesion runs three inches deep
Page 18-19
Go SQ when possible
The Tenting Technique1/2 - 3/4 inch16-18 gauge needles
• Labeled SQ products stay ahead of shoulder.• Products cleared for SQ, IV or oral administration are recommended. •Products with low dosage are recommended.
Page 18-19
Dewlap Injection Approved
Locate the triangle region in front of slope of shoulder
Page 20
Dewlap Injection
• Use no larger than a 5/8” needle.• Tent the skin in the dewlap region and administer a SQ injection.
Page 20
Select the Appropriate Needle Size
Change: IF CONTAMINATED or DAMAGED
BENT NEEDLES COME FROM IMPROPER RESTRAINTBENT NEEDLES COME FROM IMPROPER RESTRAINT
Syringe and Needle Care
CLEAN SYRINGES … Boiling water rinse.
Keep needles clean, change needles every 15 head.
Properly restrain cattle to prevent broken needles.
Page 21
Cleaning Metal Syringes Work in a clean area Soap & water
cleaning RINSE 5 times …
Distilled water 180° Store in zip-lock Re-rinse in boiling
water before use Let cool ~5 minutes
Page 21
Animal Care and Husbandry Feeding and Nutrition Livestock Facilities Shelter Animal Health
Practices Transportation Environmental Quality
Page 22-25
Harvest before excessively fat.Harvest before excessively fat.
Cattle Handling is key
Handle and transport cattle to minimize stress, injury and bruising
Bruising from improper handling
Cost industry over $117 millionTake 60-90 days to heal
Biosecurity Practices
More than just hanging a sign at your ranch or feedlot entrance.
Page 27
Biosecurity Check List Control disease Purchasing
replacement animals.
Environmental & pest control.
Disinfection. Visitors. Employees Training.
Page 27
The BQA Basics
Take a look at what could go wrong.
Figure out a plan to avoid problems.
Train & educate yourself and your employees or family.
Develop checklists and complete records.
Document & double check what you have implemented.
Recruit your BQA Team: -Employees, Family, Suppliers, Specialists
Why Be BQA Certified Records allow for better
business decisions
To Eliminate carcass defects
Opens up marketing opportunities branded beef
programs.
Maintain consumer confidence
www.nebraskacattlemen.orge-mail: [email protected]
402-475-2333
Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Quality Assurance Program
Note For Trainers:NC-BQA Training Important Points Understand each of the points in the personal
contract. Make sure they know they are signing a personal
contact … To the best of their ability and within their
control they will follow the BQA guidelines Know how to / who to contact to find answers to
their BQA questions. Understand the relationship between BQA & NCFB Sign their personal contract