3/2003 Certification Training Presentation. The BQA Program “BQA is a two pronged program. It helps inform producers about the latest management techniques.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Dewlap Injection Approved

Locate the triangle region in front of slope of shoulder

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Dewlap Injection

• Use no larger than a 5/8” needle.• Tent the skin in the dewlap region and administer a SQ injection.

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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.

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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

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Animal Care and Husbandry Feeding and Nutrition Livestock Facilities Shelter Animal Health

Practices Transportation Environmental Quality

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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.

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Biosecurity Check List Control disease Purchasing

replacement animals.

Environmental & pest control.

Disinfection. Visitors. Employees Training.

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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