Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Beef Industry Council, will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training program in Sigourney this month. 

The program will cover numerous best management practices and will qualify producers for BQA certification. Major packers now require a current BQA certificate from feedlot producers selling market-ready cattle. All major packers now require that suppliers are BQA certified.

The program will be held on December 11th from 6-8 p.m. at the Keokuk County Extension Office, and will cover all the major production practices required for BQA certification. Iowa beef producers, veterinarians, feed industry personnel and anyone interested in beef cattle production are invited to attend. This event is free and open to the public. 

Register here. https://www.iabeef.org/cattlemens-corner/iowa-bqa