Abbreviations:
AI
Artificial Insemination
NS Natural Service CED Calving Ease Direct EPD WW Weaning Weight EPD YW Yearling Weight EPD MILK Maternal Milk EPD
This logo signifies that the farm is Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified. Beef Quality Assurance is a program that 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. Beef Quality Assurance programs have evolved to include best practices around cattle handling, facility management, cattle transportation, good record keeping and protecting herd health, which all result in better outcomes for cattle and producers. Today, having an active BQA certification is more important than ever because the full beef supply chain is leveraging the program to ensure our commitment to food safety, cattle well-being, and beef quality. Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program producers are encouraged to obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification, but it is not required.
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