Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension

Incorporating good stockmanship during sorting, loading and unloading can assist in reducing bruising.

The right way is the only way to handle cattle.

When preparing to handle vaccines and use them, keep a cooler with ice packs to ensure the temperature while processing cattle.

Weaning is a major stress in a calf’s life and on their immune system.

An appropriate Herd Health Program ensures that all cattle are raised in the best health.

One key BQA principle is to give all injections in the neck region.