Event Details

Date

September 5, 2019

Time

6:00 pm

Location

CCE Schoharie Extension Office
173 S Grand St
Cobleskill, NY 12043

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops

Pre-Registration Deadline: September 2, 2019

EVENT HAS PASSED

**CANCELLED**Beef Quality Assurance Training

September 5, 2019


Beef producers are invited to attend a classroom session and chute-side workshop on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 6 p.m. starting at the CCE Schoharie County office. Ashley McFarland, CNYDLFC Livestock Specialist, will discuss vaccinations and health management in beef cattle. The chute-side workshop will offer demonstration and practice of proper sub-cutaneous injections. Participants will become eligible for "BQA" certification.

The cost is free and includes BQA materials. Pre-registration is required by September 2. Register online by clicking on registration link (above) or by e-mailing your contact information and number attending to herkimer@cornell.edu

The national Beef Quality Assurance Program plays an important role in educating producers on best management practices and assuring consumer trust in high quality and safe beef that is produced in the United States. This BQA meeting is sponsored by the Central New York Beef Producers in conjunction with the New York Beef Producers Association.

An additional goal is bringing its members into compliance to build confidence in buyers who are looking for high quality and well-managed calves at the feeder calf pool sales. As beef production continues to evolve in Central NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension is working to assist regional beef producers to improve profitability and optimize their cattle growth. The Central NY Beef producers will be conducting a tele-auction on December 6th, 2019. Additional calves that meet the quality, weaning, management, and health protocols are still being sought. Contact regional livestock specialist Ashley McFarland for more information at am2876@cornell.edu or call (315) 604-2156.

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BQA Sept 5_2019 (PDF; 1546KB)


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