“For us, data collection is the key to productivity in cattle production, so certification is a continuation of our existing practices. VBP+ doesn’t change how we run our farm; it just gives us a clearer and more specific framework for what’s important to keep track of. ‘Memory is not perfect,’ as they say. When we […]

“The VBP+ program is pretty easy for us. I was already taking plenty of notes. We just had to change a few things. I like how the program is designed. It’s straightforward, and we can make our records the way we want to; there’s no mandatory model. The best thing about the program, in my […]

“The first advantage I see is the opportunity the records give us to collect production data. This information allows us to make better decisions for our business. Also, certification helps us apply bio-food security criteria that we wouldn’t otherwise think of. This is especially true when it comes to drugs and feed. It helps us […]

“You often hear that VBP+ is a lot of tasks and paperwork. That hasn’t been my experience. The only thing we had to add to our records was the method we use for euthanizing livestock. That’s not much more than we were doing already. Also, we’re not alone; the PBQ provides sample records, so it’s […]