Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
Recent Stories by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Focus on Transportation
Nov 07, 2018 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
Incorporating good stockmanship during sorting, loading and unloading can assist in reducing bruising.
Nebraska BQA: The Right Way is the Only Way
Jul 23, 2018 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
The right way is the only way to handle cattle.
BQA: Handling Animal Health Products
Jun 12, 2018 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
When preparing to handle vaccines and use them, keep a cooler with ice packs to ensure the temperature while processing cattle.
Preconditioning and Weaning Preparation
Oct 12, 2017 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
Weaning is a major stress in a calf’s life and on their immune system.
BQA: Building A Herd Health Program
May 17, 2017 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
An appropriate Herd Health Program ensures that all cattle are raised in the best health.
BQA: Calf Processing/Branding Time
May 10, 2017 by Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, Nebraska Extension
One key BQA principle is to give all injections in the neck region.