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Cows with advanced stages of cancer eye are a primary cause of whole carcass condemnation. about 4 hours ago via HootSuite
Ground beef is the most common product produced from market cows and bulls. about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
The same sprayer should not be used to apply agricultural chemicals to pastures that is used to apply chemicals to animals. 2:10 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Did you see this article in The Fence Post about the 2012 Educator of the Year Dr. Dee Griffin?? Check it out if... fb.me/1nXX0QEzD 7:59 AM May 29th via Facebook
Improper dosage levels or route of administration excessively stress cattle and affect withdrawal periods. 1:10 PM May 28th via HootSuite
Check out the Beef Quality Assurance website! bqa.org 12:10 PM May 27th via HootSuite
Chemicals can remain in the systems of stressed cattle for extended periods of time making it difficult to predict withdrawal times. 11:10 AM May 26th via HootSuite
It's quittin time - Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Be safe and enjoy some beef! 3:51 PM May 25th via Facebook
If a pesticide is used at processing, the record of its use can be included on the processing records. 10:10 AM May 25th via HootSuite
Another great feature on the 2012 National Beef Quality Assurance award winner Padlock Ranch - The Ultimate... fb.me/1YN5lnFBr 10:09 AM May 25th via Facebook
Accidental contamination is more common than any other feed contamination problem. 9:10 AM May 24th via HootSuite
Treating cattle one to two months after heel fly activity ceases can control larvae from heel flies. 8:10 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
Check out this story on Ron Eustice - who has served as a National Beef Quality Assurance state coordinator and an... fb.me/H2dXyy1J 5:57 AM May 23rd via Facebook
By reading and following label directions, you are taking the first step in avoiding residues. 7:10 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
Unused needles should be disposed of properly in a sharps container. 3:05 PM May 21st via HootSuite
The primary consideration in needle selection are route of administration, site of injection and size of animal. 2:05 PM May 20th via HootSuite
Proper placement of implants reduces trim loss. 1:05 PM May 19th via HootSuite
It is important that cattle are handled gently and restrained properly when administering vaccines. 12:05 PM May 18th via HootSuite
You should never administer more than 10cc per injection site. 11:05 AM May 17th via HootSuite
Yesterday Beef Producer ran this article about keeping the materials in the National Beef Quality Assurance... fb.me/1pCX4m1JE 7:28 AM May 17th via Facebook

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