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Paige Madison

SDSU Extension Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist

605-688-2500

SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center
1425 S. Burr St. Unit 1
Mitchell, SD 57301

Paige supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an SDSU Extension Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist based in Mitchell.

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Mitchell Regional Center
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Two ranchers participating in beef quality assurance training at a cattle facility.

Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers

Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers may assist producers with completing voluntary on-farm assessments. View a list of certified trainers throughout the state to get started today!

Black and white beef calf in a handling pen.

Beyond Weaning Day: How Low-Stress Handling Improves Calf Health and Transition Success

The period following weaning is one of the most challenging times in a calf’s life. Although nutrition and animal health programs are essential components of a successful post-weaning transition, the way calves are handled during this transition is equally important.

Two ranchers observing a small group of young, black beef bulls in a pen.

Who Needs South Dakota BQA Certification?

The national Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is a voluntary industry-wide program that is producer-driven and based on the most current research-based cattle care practices.