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

SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Madison in November

October 23, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training course on Nov. 12, 2026, in Madison.

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Nov 12

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Madison

SDSU Extension will host a beef quality assurance training on November 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Lake County Office (1000 S Egan Ave, Madison, SD 57042).

Producer loading up a vaccine syringe in a cattle handling facility.

Livestock Vaccine Care and Management

As weaning season approaches, it is important to remember that a successful vaccination program begins long before a needle ever enters a calf. Understanding how to correctly store, transport, mix, and administer vaccines is critical to maximizing immunity and protecting the performance of weaned calves.

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SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Rapid City in September

September 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance training course on Sept. 29, 2026, in Rapid City.

Black cow with three young calves in early spring.

SDSU Extension welcomes new livestock production and stewardship field specialist

August 11, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Paige Madison as a new Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist.

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Beef Quality Assurance

South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.

Skidloader being used to turn compost pile.

Guidelines for Livestock Carcass Disposal in South Dakota

Everyone who works with or owns animals tries their best to keep all animals alive. In turn, they also know there will always be normal mortality. Thus, we need to keep in mind the regulations surrounding disposal.