Youth Meat Quality Assurance Colorados Commitment to Quality

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Youth Meat Quality Assurance Colorados
Commitment to Quality
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Purpose of the MQA Program

• Will make you aware of your responsibilities as
  a livestock producer.
• Give you a better understanding of the
  production practices that relate to Meat
  Quality Assurance.
• Assist you in providing a residue-safe product.

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4-H members with livestock projects can do this
by using the MQA program to

• Know it is their job to provide a safe, wholesome
  food product to consumers.
• Understand how to follow the labels carefully
  for every feed additive, medicine, or product
  used.
• Develop a close working relationship with your
  veterinarian.

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Identify and Track allTreated Animals
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Methods of Animal Identification

• Identify all medicated animals in some way.
• Identification possibilities- Tattoo - Tag-
  Brand - Ear Notch- Electronic ID - Leg band

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Optional Learning Lab 1
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Maintain Medication andTreatment Records
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Do Your Records

• Identify the animal(s) treated?
• Specify the date(s) of treatment?
• Name the drug(s) administered?
• Method of administration?
• Include who administered the drug(s)?
• Give the amount administered?
• Show the withdrawal time prior to slaughter?

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Project Medication Plan

• Do you have routine vaccination practices?
• Do you use medication to help prevent disease
  during times when you know your animals will
  be under stress of mixing or shipping?

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Project Medication Records

• You should keep written medication records for
  AT LEAST 12 MONTHS following marketing of the
  medicated livestock.
• Your project record book is the perfect place
  for this information.

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Properly Store, Label and Account for All Drug
Products andMedicated Feeds
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Knowledge of the InformationFound on the Drug
Label

• Read the label.
• Follow the label.
• Pay close attention to withdrawal time, dosage
  rates, diseases treated, species and expiration
  dates.
• Avoid contamination of drugs.

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Storage, Handling and Disposal

• Identify those products that require
  refrigeration.
• Do not store medication in syringes.
• Dispose of used syringes and needles properly. -
  Special bags - Sharps containers - Collected as
  a bio-hazardous materials
• Store leftover medications properly.

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Obtain and Use Only Veterinarian Prescription
Drugs Based on aValid Veterinarian/Client/Patien
t Relationship
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An Appropriate VCPR will Exist When

• The veterinarians has assumed the responsibility
  for making medical judgements regarding
  the health of your project(s) and the need for
  medical treatment, and the caretaker has
  agreed to follow the instructions of the
  veterinarian.

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An Appropriate VCPR will Exist When

• There is sufficient knowledge of the project(s)
  by the veterinarian to initiate at least a
  general or preliminary diagnosis of the
  medical condition of the animal(s).

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An Appropriate VCPR will Exist When

• The practicing veterinarian is readily available
  for follow-up in case of adverse reactions or
  failure of the regimen of therapy.

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Use Only FDA Approved Drugs

• OTC (over-the counter)- does not require a
  prescription.
• Rx (prescription)- can only be used by or on the
  order of a licensed veterinarian.

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Extra-Label Use

• Refers to using an animal drug in a manner not
  in accordance with the approved drug labeling.
• Remember, extra-label usage can only be
  practiced under a valid VCPR.

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The Following Constitutes Extra-Label Use

• Increasing the dosage
• Changing the frequency
• Changing the route of administration
• Changing the duration of treatment
• Changing the disease to be treated
• Changing the animal species to be treated

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Optional Learning Lab 2
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Proper Administration Techniques and Withdrawal
Times
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Types of Delivery Systems

• In the muscle (intramuscular - IM)- Use a spot
  on the neck.- Never inject in the stifle or loin
  area.- Use the proper needle size.

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Types of Delivery Systems

• Under the skin (subcutaneous - SQ)- Inject only
  into clean, dry areas.- Use the flap of skin in
  the flank, elbow or neck.
• In the abdominal cavity (intraperitoneal - IP)-
  Should be used only upon veterinary
  instructions and guidance as serious injury to
  the animal can occur.

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Types of Delivery Systems

• In the vein (intravenous - IV)- Should be used
  only upon veterinary instructions and guidance
  as serious injury to the animal can occur.
• In the nasal passages (intranasal - IN)- Nasal
  exposure allows for immediate product
  absorption.

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Types of Delivery Systems

• Oral Application
• Topical Application
• Drinking Water Application
• Feed Additive Application

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Optional Learning Lab 3
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Sanitation is Essential

• Wipe off the top of vaccine bottles before
  inserting needles.
• Dont put the needles youre using to vaccinate
  back into the vaccine bottle.
• Change needles every 10 to 15 uses.
• Discard any needle with a bend or burr.
• Use a clean injection site.
• Properly dispose of bottles and other packaging.

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Use Drug Residue TestingWhen Appropriate
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Optional Learning Lab 4
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Establish an Efficient and Effective Health
Management Program
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A Healthy Project

• Preventing a disease is cheaper than treating it.
• Many health problems can be controlled by
  management.
• Veterinarian/Client/Patient relationship
• Review production and financial records.

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Provide Proper Animal Care
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Good Husbandry Practices

• Daily observation.
• Proper animal handling.
• Proper facilities.
• Clean water and a nutritionally balanced diet.
• Develop project health programs with veterinary
  advice.
• Transport your project without undue stress.

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Quality Management

• Keep facilities and equipment in good condition.
• Watch for nails, loose boards and other hazards
  that could tear the hide or skin or cause
  injuries that invite infection.
• Be sure there is good drainage to avoid standing
  water and excess manure.

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Follow Appropriate FeedProcessor Procedures
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Animal Feeding

• The importance of quality feed to livestock
  project cannot be over emphasized.
• Prevent feed contamination.
• Provide reasonable assurance that the feed is
  prepared accurately.

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Facilities and Equipment

• Prevent accumulation of dust that could
  contaminate feeds.
• Pick up spills.
• Ensure metering devices are accurate and
  suitable for their intended purpose.
• Design storage areas to avoid accidental
  contamination of feed with toxic or other
  non-feed substances.
• Store feed secure from livestock - overeating!

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Optional Learning Lab 5
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Complete a Quality Assurance Checklist Annually
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Annual Review

• Insures that your livestock products are of the
  highest quality and produced efficiently.
• Discuss with your veterinarian newly available
  animal health care products.
• Update your facilities as needed.
• Attend educational programs.
• Learn about new technology and developments to
  improve your production systems, nutrition
  program, and project health.

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By making a commitment to producing quality meat
products, you provide a service to your customers
- and become atrusted supplier.
That can help ensure your success inthe
livestock industry on anindividual level.
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More importantly, it sets a standard for quality
livestock productionthat upholds the tradition
of4-H programs, and enhancesthe reputation of
our products - essential ingredients for the
continued success of thelivestock industry.
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Colorados youth must produce quality products
that exceed all of the quality expectations of
the consumer.
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Meat Quality Assurance A Commitment to
QualityBegins With YOU