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
Beef Quality Assurance Training
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 AT 2:00PM
Hosted in partnership with the Missouri Angus Association and the Missouri Cattlemen's Association.
Dr. Taylor Woods Youth Center Cafeteria at the Missouri State Fairgrounds
Sedalia, MO
Beef Quality Assurance Training
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 AT 1:00PM
BQA training is hosted by the American National CattleWomen, Inc.
Anderson, MO
Stockmanship & Stewardship
SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 SPRINGFIELD, MO
BQA training is hosted in partnership with NCBA and Missouri State University.
'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.
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!
