Beef Quality
Through the history of the beef quality assurance (BQA) initiative, we’ve known the effort would never be “finished,” but instead would require continuous improvement and discovery of new methods or practices.
The Red Angus Association of America released an updated suite of bio-economic selection indexes, including the Profitability and Sustainability index, abbreviated ProS, that covers economically relevant traits.
Spotlight: Controlling Bovine Viral Diarrhea. Industry experts share updated medical practices, current technology and advice to effectively manage BVDV.
Is there a magic potion to help identify successful replacement heifers? Probably not, but cattlemen already have the next best tools to help choose their herd replacements right at their fingertips.
Learn how heifers that make the grade are one step closer to being on track to successfully enter the cow herd.
This video showcases the key principles of BQA and applies them in a relatable real-world setting.
Call it simple math. It’s what you get when you add fetal protection vaccines to a proper nutrition program. Find out how this formula can help set your calves up for success long before they hit the ground.
Kara Lee, production brand manager for Certified Angus Beef, talks about Targeting the Brand™ program updates, ideas and strategies for Angus producers.
The National Beef Quality Assurance Team hosts a virtual producer forum on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 pm Central Time.
Packers need cattlemen, cattlemen need packers. Cargill Protein VP Glen Dolezal discusses what consumers are demanding and how they’re working with their rancher suppliers.
Cargill is launching a new premium beef brand called Salt & Sear™ it says will allow consumers to purchase restaurant-quality beef to prepare at home.
Science may say beef production is carbon neutral, that animal welfare is the best it’s ever been, but for consumers in an era of skepticism, science is just another person’s opinion.
Award applications for the 12th annual National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards now are being accepted.