title: Beef Quality Assurance in Feedlots.
abstract: This article discusses the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, which was created by beef producers and veterinarians. The program has evolved from antibiotic residue avoidance to include animal handling, cattle comfort, food safety, and much more. It provides guidance to producers and veterinarians on best management practices and allows the beef industry to be transparent about the practices used. Veterinarians are key to helping producers implement BQA in their beef operations.
authors.affiliation: CattleTec Veterinary Services, PLLC, Veterinary Research and Consulting Services, LLC, 3404 Live Oak Lane, Stillwater, OK 74075, USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Beef Cattle Institute, Kansas State University, 101 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. Electronic address: dthomson@vet.k-state.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel U
authors.initials: DU
authors.lastname: Thomson
authors.affiliation: Beef Cattle Institute, Kansas State University, 101 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
authors.forename: Tiffany L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D008460:Meat / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
keywords: BQA; Cattle handling; Drug use; Feedlot; Injection sites