Cattle producers and haulers who need to renew or obtain their certification in Beef Quality Assurance or Beef Quality Assurance Transportation can preregister now for in-person trainings later this summer in Carroll. Offered by the Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the Iowa Beef Industry Council, the sessions are set for Aug. 10 and are provided at no cost.
Erika Lundy-Woolfolk, beef specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will present both workshops. The BQA session will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. and the BQAT session from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions depending on their needs.
BQA certification is necessary for anyone who markets fed cattle to major packers, while BQAT certification is necessary for custom haulers or producers delivering cattle to certain packing plants.
"For cattlemen who market fed cattle and deliver their own cattle to the packing plant, both BQA and BQAT certifications may be necessary depending on the packer," Lundy-Woolfolk said.
The sessions will be held at the ISU Extension and Outreach Carroll County office in Carroll, at 1205 W. U.S. Highway 30, Suite G. Attendees are encouraged to preregister by calling 712-792-2364 or emailing juleeg@iastate.edu.
For those unable to attend a training in person, BQA and BQAT are available online.
For more information, contact Lundy-Woolfolk at 641-745-5902 or ellundy@iastate.edu.
Categories: Iowa, Livestock, Beef Cattle