BQA electric prod use thresholds
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definition: discharging an electric current while in contact with the animal
- prod use less than 10% is the goal
- 11-19% improvement is needed
- of prod use is greater than or equal to 20% corrective action is required
How to determine what caused a bruise
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size, shape, location, number, color
, BQA miscaught and not readjusted thresholds
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in any position where the head Is is not fully on the outside of the front
catch and the balance of the body within the chute. miscatch is not
tolerated
Why do we care about bruising in cattle?
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Animal handling/ welfare --> stress and fear
decreases carcass quality
economic incentive
slows down plant process time
Home Pen observation thresholds
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Stocking rate, feed bunks, water tanks: Must pass with a 70% or better for
each category
Graded: clean or dirty, good or crowded
Pen Facilities: Must pass with a 50% or better
Graded: good condition, 1/2 have issues but not dangerous, poor
conditions
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definition: discharging an electric current while in contact with the animal
- prod use less than 10% is the goal
- 11-19% improvement is needed
- of prod use is greater than or equal to 20% corrective action is required
How to determine what caused a bruise
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size, shape, location, number, color
, BQA miscaught and not readjusted thresholds
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in any position where the head Is is not fully on the outside of the front
catch and the balance of the body within the chute. miscatch is not
tolerated
Why do we care about bruising in cattle?
Give this one a try later!
Animal handling/ welfare --> stress and fear
decreases carcass quality
economic incentive
slows down plant process time
Home Pen observation thresholds
Give this one a try later!
Stocking rate, feed bunks, water tanks: Must pass with a 70% or better for
each category
Graded: clean or dirty, good or crowded
Pen Facilities: Must pass with a 50% or better
Graded: good condition, 1/2 have issues but not dangerous, poor
conditions
