Why is the Standardized Beef Production (SBP) Program Important?
• Residue Avoidance All meat that is sold for human consumption is required by law to be free of all drug residues. The primary method of avoiding drug residues in meat is to use drugs at the dosage and route prescribed on the label because this is the basis on which the withdrawal time is established. • Compliance with Canadian On Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Initiatives All agricultural commodity groups are developing Quality Assurance programs to promote good production practices on the farm that improve food safety and quality, while providing consumers with the assurances that they need to have confidence in the wholesomeness of the food that is produced. • Economic Impact Improper storage, handling, administration, etc. can result in less than optimal efficacy of the products used. Depending on the reduction in efficacy, the net economic impact varies. Several examples are listed below: • The net economic benefit of a properly administered implant ranges from $25.00 to $75.00 per anim
