Our History
There is consensus among most industry analysts that BQA efforts across the nation have been instrumental in recent successes in re-building beef demand.
The precursor to BQA, “Beef Safety Assurance” originally emphasized targeting real and perceived beef safety issues. Measures were successfully implemented, including educating stakeholders about proper use of pharmaceutical products and the honoring of withdrawal times.
Dee Griffin, DVM, previously a professor at Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, University of Nebraska, was among the BQA pioneers. “It’s a process of figuring out what could go wrong, planning to avoid it – then validating and documenting what you have done,” Griffin says. “BQA is just part of good business.”
Timeline
- Late 1970's
Precursor to BQA, Beef Safety Assurance, started
- Early 1980's
The precursor aimed at assuring the beef was free of volatile chemical residues
- 1985
Modeled HACCP plan after Pillsbury's plan
- Early 1990's
BQA programs funded by check off began in states
- 1991
First National Beef Quality Audit
- 1994
First National Market Cow and Bull Beef Quality Audit
- Fall
2006Transportation BQA Manual
- Fall
2008National BQA Trainers Manual
- 2009
BQA Awards Program Initiated
- Spring 2009
BQA Feedyard Assessment
- Fall 2009
Dairy BQA Manual
- Fall 2010
BQA Stocker/Cow-Calf/Seedstock Assessments
- 2015
Cattle Care and Handling Guide (UPDATE)
New Dairy Collaboration outlined - FARM
- 2016
BQA Feedyard Assessment (REVISED)
Antiobiotic Stewardship for Beef Producers Handbook
- 2017
Online modules and Learning Management System launched
BQA Transportation introduced
- 2019
Supply chain BQA requirements enacted
New BQA National Manual
BQA Consumer Campaign
- 2020
Packer BQAT requirements enacted
Refreshed Learning Management System and online modules
BQA Field Guide
- 2021
BQA Transportation Manual
Biosecurity Advanced Education Module
Calf Care & Quality Assurance Program
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