NY BQA Re-Certification

Re-certification is required every three years to maintain an active BQA certification. Re-Certification Forms are available for download or completing the online form below.

 Download and Mail Re-Certification Form (PDF) 

Documentation of Continued Education is required for Re-Certification

There are multiple ways to earn re-certification continued education credit:

1. Attend an educational meeting (45 minutes or more) on a topic related to BQA. (Attending an in-person or online BQA Training qualifies)
2. Individual consultation with your vet covering antibiotic use, drug residues, injections, herd health plan, or other topic at discretion of DVM. DVM must fill out information on bottom of the VCPR form and sign. (NYSCHAP participants: Yearly review with state and local vets is acceptable.)

BQA Checklist and Contract

I am committed to the humane production of beef cattle that are safe, wholesome, high quality, consistent, and produced in an environmentally sound manner. To do this, I will strive for the following:

Feedstuffs/Feed Additives

• A quality feed control program will be maintained for all incoming feed ingredients.
• Only FDA-approved medicated feed additives will be used in rations.
• Proper withdrawal time for all additives and pesticide/herbicide use will be observed to avoid violative residues.
• Ruminant-derived protein sources will not be fed.

Processing/Treatment & Records

• Extra-label drug use will only be used when prescribed by a veterinarian with a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
• Records will be maintained for all treatments (individual or group) following BQA suggested record-keeping guidelines and will be kept for a minimum of three years.
• All processing and treatment records will be transferred with the cattle to the next production level.

Injectable Animal Health Products

• All injections will be administered in the neck region only. This includes both subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
• All individual treatments will strictly follow only FDA/USDA/EPA guidelines, and products that cause tissue damage will be avoided.

Care and Husbandry Practices

• Cattle management will follow animal care and well-being guidelines that conform to good veterinary and husbandry practices to avoid bruising, stress, or injury.
• Regularly evaluate and implement bio-security practices.