Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

Our Commitment to Responsible Beef Production

At Wessel Ranch, we are committed to raising cattle responsibly and producing safe, wholesome beef.

Cody Wessel is certified through the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, a nationally recognized educational program developed by the U.S. beef industry to promote best management practices for cattle care, animal health, food safety, and environmental stewardship.

While BQA certification is earned by individuals, the knowledge and principles learned through the program help guide management decisions throughout our ranch.

What Is BQA?

Beef Quality Assurance is a voluntary educational program that teaches science-based management practices that benefit cattle, consumers, and the beef industry. Visit https://www.bqa.org/ to learn more!

Topics include:

• Animal health and welfare

• Proper vaccine and medication handling

• Low-stress cattle handling

• Injection site best practices

• Record keeping

• Beef safety and quality

• Environmental stewardship

• Transportation best practices

Why It Matters

Consumers deserve confidence in where their beef comes from.

By following Beef Quality Assurance principles, Wessel Ranch works to:

• Care for cattle responsibly

• Produce safe, high-quality beef

• Reduce stress on livestock

• Protect the environment

• Continue improving our management practices through education

Our Commitment

We believe that good cattle management benefits everyone—from the animals we care for to the families who enjoy beef around their dinner table.

As Wessel Ranch continues to grow, education and continuous improvement remain an important part of our commitment to producing quality cattle and quality beef.

BQA in Action

At Wessel Ranch, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is more than a certification—it is a commitment to responsible cattle care and continuous improvement. The science-based principles taught through the BQA program help guide our daily management decisions and reinforce our dedication to animal welfare, beef quality, and stewardship.

Below are a few examples of how those principles are put into practice on our ranch.

Our Commitment

At Wessel Ranch, we are committed to continually learning and improving the way we care for our cattle. Beef Quality Assurance provides valuable education that helps us apply proven, science-based management practices every day. By combining responsible animal care with good stewardship of the land, we strive to produce safe, wholesome beef and practical Hereford cattle that our customers can have confidence in.