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Manual Resources

BQA National Manual

Thorough training material for cattle producers covering all topics of BQA. This is the backbone of the BQA program and supports the efforts of all state BQA coordinators for training. This interactive manual has clickable links and QR codes for external resources.

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BQA Field Guide

An interactive quick reference guide for cattle producers to find exactly the BQA information they are looking for.

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Cattle Industry Guidelines for the Care and Handling of Cattle

Cattlemen have long recognized the need to properly care for the animals under their care. This informative brochure illustrates sound animal husbandry practices to help farmers and ranchers ensure the wellbeing of the cattle under their care.

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BQA Transportation Manual

This is the official Transportation Manual of the Beef Quality Assurance program and includes the most current set of key practices, guidelines, and suggestions for providing thoughtful and responsible cattle management while in transport. The material in this manual serves as a helpful resource and serves as the foundation for training and certification programs offered nationally and by many states.

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Livestock Network: A comprehensive resource for the livestock transportation industry.

The Livestock Network website can help livestock haulers locate washouts, weigh stations and scales, monitor diesel prices, and much more. 

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Antibiotic Stewardship for Beef Producers

Responsible antibiotic use is important to ensure that animal health technologies remain viable for the beef industry. It is key that judicious use protocols are developed so that animals are never marketed with residues and that cattlemen responsibly treat sick cattle.

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 FDA Approved Drugs Information