Cattlemen have long recognized the need to properly care for livestock. Beef cattle producers take pride in their responsibility to provide proper care for cattle. In many cases,  animal care principles have been passed down from generation to generation. Personal experience, training and professional judgment all serve as valuable resources for providing this care.

Research has provided additional information that can supplement experience.  Sound animal husbandry practices, based on decades of practical experience and research, are known to impact the well-being of cattle, individual animal health and herd productivity.

NCBA has several initiatives aimed at combining sound animal husbandry practices. These are based on decades of practical experience and research and the most up to date science and education, in order to assure animal health and well-being as well as provide a safe, quality product.

Detailed guidelines are linked below, as well as an overview of NCBA's animal care and handling practices. 

Overview of NCBA's Commitment to Animal Care 

Guidelines for the Care and Handling of Cattle 

Fact Sheet - BQA and Animal Welfare