In 1985, after careful analysis and adjustment of some production practices, these three feedlots were certified by the USDA-FSIS as Verified Production Control feedlots. The principles of BQA are the same as those developed by Pillsbury for the quality control program they developed for supplying food to the NASA space program. It is a process of figuring out what could go wrong, plan to avoid it, and document what you have done. The one additional step is validation. It is just part of good business.
All meat industries face similar problems and concerns.
If there were a time to get involved, it is now. If you are not a member of your local cattlemen's association, join. If you are not a member of the National Cattlemen s Beef Association, join. Support the check-off. The events in the near future could affect production on your operation for all generations to come.