BQA Says ?
What is the primary objective of BQA training.
BQA best practices for cattle handling, herd health, transportation, euthanasia, etc. (any of the above). Creating a quality beef product for consumer satisfaction.
What is the main purpose of biosecurity measures?
Prevention of disease. Control of disease outbreak. Mitigation of disease risk.
What does the acronym "VCPR" stand for?
Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship
Where should you physically stand in relation to a cow to get it to move?
At the rear of the line of sight. Approximately in line with the shoulder. In front or behind point of balance (shoulder).
TRUE or FALSE: Cattle are loners and prefer to stay away from other cattle.
FALSE
Who should be trained in BQA practices?
(BONUS: name three types of personnel)
Anyone who handles cattle or directs the handling of cattle. Others who can provide and influence consumer, retail and foodservice education.
What are examples of how disease can spread in cattle. (LIST TWO)
Introduction from people, other cattle, other animals.
Improper handling of new cattle, people visitors, etc.
Equipment and wildlife.
What are categories of drugs that may be administered to cattle?
Virus (live and killed) vaccines and antibiotics.
How often you should use buckshot to move cattle where you need them to go.
NEVER!
TRUE or FALSE: Cattle do not like loud noises.
TRUE
What are benefits of the Idaho cattle industry as a result of BQA practices.
Improved product quality. Improved profitability. Improved consumer perception of the beef industry (trust). Improved product safety. Additional marketing opportunities
Who are those responsible for biosecurity?
Everyone involved in handling cattle, facility activities and affiliated with an operation.
What are important items you find on the label of medications?
Dose. How to administer and store.
Length of time for residues.
Safety information. Lot and serial number date, expiration date.
When unloading new cattle, what are things that need to be taken into consideration? (NNAME AT LEAST ONE PRIORITY)
Separate new cattle from existing herd.
Ensure adequate space for each new cow in holding area.
Check pens/ramps for debris & set them correctly
Make water available
Name TWO consequences of cattle that may be bruised during transport.
Loss of carcass value.
Reduced quality.
Reduced profitability.