Formal third party evaluations conducted and documented. Instructor's manual available for use by other educators, including case studies, homework, videos, etc. Value has been confirmed by participants and industry leaders in developing awareness with key influences and developing ownership with those individuals regarding the importance of quality assurance and product safety. It is expected that feedlots that adopt and customize the guidelines will be enabled to better establish buyer-supplier relationships based on more thorough records and critical indicator monitoring. It is also expected that international trading partners will be assured of the intent of the Canadian industry to provide a wholesome high quality product, through the uptake of these manuals.
Manuals are complete and are being distributed.
Contents will be provided electronically, probably through the internet to allow for modification of check-lists, etc. To create an increased awareness of quality and health issues in the cow calf sector. To encourage concrete management practice changes, such as shifting the location of injection sites, use of off and extra label products, etc. The manuals have been printed. Significant assistance has been received from the Canadian Veterinary Association and sister-organizations in distribution, as well as from the pharmaceutical industry and cattlemen's organizations.