Assuring Quality A guide for youth livestock producers EIRICH, 2009
What is Quality Assurance? Quality: Are the products that come from animals: Safe and Healthy? Good Consumer Experiences? Assurance: A pledge or a promise To consumers
Quality Assurance Promise The food from our livestock will be the highest possible quality and we will do everything we can to make these products safe and healthy for our consumers. Regardless of how many animals you raise or what species, YOU are producing food that will be on someone s table!
Food Supply Continuum Producers start the cycle by raising a safe, healthy and quality product All segments are responsible for product safety and quality Each segment relies on the other segments to do their part
HACCP and Food Safety Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points For Youth Producers it means: Identifying and eliminating or changing those practices that have the potential to cause food safety problems with the meat, milk or eggs we produce for the food supply.
Good Production Practice (GPP) 10 Guidelines for Producer to Assure: Food Safety Healthier Animals Better Performance Efficiency Humane Production Practices
GPP 1 Establish a herd/flock health management plan. Herd/Flock Health Management Plans include: Working with your veterinarian Regular animal evaluation and observation Biosecurity Rodent/pest control Cleaning and disinfecting tools and facilities
GPP 1 - Biosecurity Preventative Measures Procedures to prevent animal health concerns Reduce Risk Plans to reduce the spread of disease through your herd and neighboring herds Record Keeping Maintain records of treatment and movement of livestock
GPP 2 Develop a Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR). VCPR are Key Provide advise for animal health practice and plans Assist with animal health diagnosis Provide assistance with prescription drugs or over-thecounter drug
GPP 2 - Medications Over The Counter (OTC) vs. Prescription OTC - Any medication that can be purchased legally without a veterinarian s prescription Prescription - Any medication requiring a veterinarian s authorization for purchase Why Prescription? Margin of Safety - Animals and People Difficulty identifying disease being treated
GPP 2 - Drug Use Know how. Know now. Labeled Use - Using the medication EXACTLY as it is specified on the label. Legal Off Label Use - Using medication in a manner other than what is stated on the label without veterinarian guidance. ILLEGAL!!!! Extra Label Use - Using medication with a VETERINARIAN prescription in a matter other than what s on the label. Legal
GPP 2 - Maximum Residue Level (MRL) Approved by the Food and Drug Administration Maximum amount of drug that may be allowed in the animal s tissues at harvest that will have no risk to public health MRL may vary for countries outside the United States
GPP 3 Keep Antibiotics As Good As GOLD Generate a plan for disease prevention Observe for early signs of disease Listen to veterinary advice Deliver the best medication, dose and duration
Activities, Videos or Discussion 2012 - GPP 1 - Developing Herd Health Plan 2013 - GPP 2 - VCPR, Medication Types and Maximum Residue Levels 2014 - GPP 3 - Responsible Antibiotic Use
GPP 4 Identify and track animals performance and treatments Animal Identification Premise Identification National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
GPP 4 - Animal Identification Permanent Identification Hot or Freeze Branding (Beef, Dairy) Tattoo (Beef, Dairy, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep) Ear Notching (Swine, Beef) Temporary Identification Paint Maker Ear Tags (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats) Brisket Tags (Beef, Dairy) Leg Bands (Poultry, Dairy)
GPP 4 - Premise Identification Voluntary (Required by Some Processing Facilities) Online Registration Form www.animalid.us Information Required Operation/Producer Name Address Contact Information Legal Description of Premise No Fees
GPP 4 - Flock Identification Mandatory All animals of breeding age must have USDA Scrapie Tag Used to reduce the risk of disease
Ear Notching Identification Right Ear Left Ear
Test Your Ear Notching Skills 9+3 =12 1+1 =2 12-2
GPP 4 - Know how. Know now. National Animal ID System (NAIS) Standardize animal identification programs and practices to all livestock species and poultry NAIS Components Animal Identification Premise Identification Animal Tracking Long Term Goal Be capable of identifying all livestock and premises that have had direct contact with a disease of concern within 48 hours after discovery
GPP 4 - Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Implementation 2008-09 Consumer Driven to ensure product safety Animal Origin and Traceability Birth to Consumers Purchase TRACEABILITY
GPP 5 Maintain Medication and Treatment Records Records should include 1. Date treated 2. Animal Identification 3. Product Used 4. Dosage or Amount Used 5. Route of Administration 6. Who Administered the Medication 7. Withdrawal Time and Date
GPP 5 - Withdrawal Time Withdrawal time is the amount of time needed for a drug to be broken down by the animal s body, so there will be no chance of drug residue in the tissue. Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) Discussed in GPP 2
GPP 6 Understanding Medication and Drug Labels Take Time to Read the Label
GPP 6 - Medication Labels Treatment Indications Dosage Active Ingr. Product Name Labeled Species Cautions & Withdrawal Time
GPP 7 Using Proper Techniques with Medication Administration Understand and Use: Proper Administration Procedures Proper Equipment Proper Administration Locations
GPP 7 -Administration of Drugs Subcutaneous Injections (SubQ) Under the Skin/Hide Intramuscular Injections (IM) Injection into Muscle Tissue Intravenous Injections (IV) Injection into Vein Typically Performed by Veterinarian Subcutaneous Intramuscular
GPP 7 -Administration of Drugs Intranasal (IN) Sprayed into Nasal Cavity Topical Pour-on, Dips, Sprays, Powders Oral Medication Though food, water or drench
GPP 7 - Injection Equipment Equipment guidelines: Use sterile needles Use clean syringes NEVER use a bent or broken needle Clean reusable syringes properly Dispose of used needles in Sharps Container
GPP 7- Administration Locations
GPP 7- Administration Locations Beef and Dairy Cattle should not be given more than 10 cc per injection site Sheep, goats and swine should not be given more than 5 cc per injection site Smaller animal limits would be 2-3 cc per injection site
Activities, Videos or Discussion 2012 - GPP 4 - Animal and Premise Identification 2013 - GPP 5 - Medication Records, Withdrawal Times and Maximum Residue Levels 2014 - GPP 6 - Medication Labels 2014 - GPP 7 - Medication Administration
GPP 8 Follow appropriate feed mixing and ration developing procedures
GPP 8- Feed Mixing Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cgmp) Keep buildings and grounds neat and clean Maintain and clean equipment Organize feed storage and workspace Develop guideline to assure quality feeds Read and understand all medicated feed labels Extra-Label Use of feed medication is ILLEGAL Maintain good feed records and inventories
GPP 9 Train all animal caretakers on all Good Production Practices Training all caretakers in your operation or family is important to insure the best care is given for the well-being of all livestock/animals.
Know how. Know now. GPP 9 - Caretaker Checklist Contact Information How to contact owner How to contact veterinarian Animal Information Species and number of animals Location of animals Feeding/Watering Instructions Feed storage area Feed and water amounts Observation and general health care Medication if necessary
GPP 10 Maintain proper daily care for the animal best well-being Proper Handling Proper Facilities Daily Care
GPP 10 -Handling Livestock Understanding Animals : Flight Zone Comfort Zone Blind Spot Range of Vision Point of Balance Movement
Know how. Know now.
GPP 10 -Facilities Know how. Know now. Proper Size Proper Protection Weather Conditions (Protect from Extreme) Feeding Facilities Adequate Space Clean Watering Equipment Fresh Clean
GPP 10 -Daily Care Know how. Know now. Observe Animals Proper Feeding Proper Water Supply Maintain/Clean Facilities Daily Care is important at home but is also top priority when at progress shows and fairs.
Activities, Videos or Discussion 2014 - GPP 8 - Feed Labels and Nutrition 2013 - GPP 9 - Caretaker Training 2012 - GPP 10 - Handling, Facilities and Daily Care
Summary Promise to always strive to produce the highest quality product you can Develop a strong VCPR Follow the Good Production Practices Remember YOU are important to the future of the livestock industry
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