Beef Quality Assurance

What Is BQA?

The Beef Quality Assurance Program provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. 

Facts At A Glance:

2

Certification options

2-3

Hour training time

3

year certification 

17+

Additional Resources

$16.80

Average Premium 

Upcoming BQA Trainings 

Stockmanship & Stewardship 

SEPTEMBER 4 - 6    SPRINGFIELD, MO

BQA training is hosted in partnership with NCBA and Missouri State University. 

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'BQA Effect' Study 

A 2019 study conducted by Colorado State University (CSU) on the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program showed a significant premium for calves and feeder cattle sold through video auction markets. Results of the study revealed a premium of $16.80/head for cattle that had BQA listed in the lot description.

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Additional Resources

Did you know BQA offers a wide range of additional resources ranging from Health Logs to Mud Score Sheets?

Take a look to see if we have just what you're looking for!

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