Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training at Town Line Livestock in Perrysburg, NY
Event Details
Date
October 15, 2022
Time
9am - 2pm
Location
Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Co / Town Line Livestock
Perrysburg, NY
Cost
Program Registration : Free
This Program is free to all participants
Program Registration with Lunch and Refreshments : $15.00
(addl attendee $15.00 ea.)
Lunch and refreshments are optional - you are welcome to bring your own
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramAmy Barkley
716-640-0844
email Amy Barkley
Beef Quality Assurance Training
Saturday, October 15th
Level I training: 9am - 11am - Level II training: 9am - 2pm
Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Co / Town Line Livestock, Perrysburg, NY
This training is for:
· New cattle producers
· Seasoned cattle producers
· Cattle producers looking to become BQA certified
· Cattle producers looking to renew their BQA certification
You will learn:
· History and benefits of BQA training
· Stress reduction and management through low impact handling
· Herd health management and biosecurity
· Identification and recordkeeping
· Transportation considerations
· Introduction to VCPRs, veterinary drugs, and veterinary equipment
· Chute-side manner and how to properly give injections
This training will be for level I and level II BQA certification. If you are taking the training to recertify, you will only need to take the classroom training. If you want to become level II certified, you'll need to be present for both the classroom and chute-side training.
Cost to participate: Training is free
Lunch and refreshments are either "pack your own" or provided by the program for $15/person.
Please register by Wednesday, October 12th by contacting Amy Barkley at (716) 640-0844 or amb544@cornell.edu
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