It is not hard to correct a problem with quality or production, but as more production problems continue to occur, defects in performance and quality will be noticed. Defects include injection site damage, residues, poor feed conversions, lowered daily gains, and inconsistent packer yields and grade. The Basics Animal performance can be optimized only if the people managing the animal respect the animal, themselves, and the people they work with. Cattle that are treated with patience and tender loving care are less likely to get sick or perform poorly. Animal handling techniques can be the pivotal points for animal stress.
Stress leads to performance problems which leads to quality defects.
Regardless of experience, every feedlot employee can benefit from a review of cattle psychology. Everyone needs to watch for mistakes and take every opportunity to recheck the production techniques used. Finding ways to lower animal stress and improve the application of production techniques is everyone's responsibility. All suppliers must know the feedlot has a BQA program and the quality of service they offer will be included in BQA monitoring. Record all lot and serial numbers for products received.