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-site Treatment of blemishes health 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 meal Allowed: 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  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 Processing 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 Triangle A - Ahead of point of shoulder B – Above the vertebrae C - Below Nuchal Ligament A B Page 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 Technique 1/2 - 3/4 inch 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 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 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 million Take 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

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