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Quality Assurance® A Program for America’s Pork Producers
Food Services Retail and Distribution • Consumers • Home • Institutions • Restaurants Transport Slaughter Processing Market Farm Farm Preharvest Harvest Postharvest Food Supply Continuum
History • The Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Program was developed with check-off money to assure all pork producers have the information they need to do their part in delivering a safe and wholesome product to consumers. • Introduced in 1989, PQA is a voluntary, food safety educational program for all pork producers
Current Regulatory System • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS)
Identify and Track All Treated Animals Good Production Practice #1
Maintain Medication and Treatment Records Good Production Practice #2
All Records Should: • Identify the animal(s) treated. • Specify the date(s) of treatment. • Name the drug(s) administered. • Include who administered the drug(s). • Give the amount of drug(s) administered. • Show the withdrawal time prior to slaughter. • Identify the veterinarian directing medication use. GPP #2
Properly Store, Label, and Account For All Drug Products and Medicated Feeds Good Production Practice #3
Read the Label • Always follow the label’s directions for storage and use. • Check labels and identify those requiring refrigeration. GPP #3
Feed Additives GPP #3
Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) as the Basis for Medication Decision-Making Good Production Practice #4
Extra-label Use GPP #4
Veterinary Feed Directive GPP #4
Antimicrobial Resistance and the Judicious Use of Antimicrobials GPP #4
Educate All Employees and Family Members on Proper Administration Techniques Good Production Practice #5
Administration of Injectable Drugs In the muscle (Intramuscular - IM) GPP #5
Administration of Injectable Drugs Under the skin (Subcutaneous – SQ) • Inject only into clean, dry areas. • For small pigs use the loose flaps of skin in the flank or elbow. GPP #5 This technique should be used only upon veterinary instruction and guidance as serious injury to the pig can occur.
Administration of Injectable Drugs In the abdominal cavity (Intraperitoneal – IP) In the vein (Intravenous – IV) GPP #5 In the nasal passages (Intranasal – IN) These techniques should be used only upon veterinary instruction and guidance as serious injury to the pig can occur.
Recommended needle sizes and lengths: Intramuscular Injection Gauge Length Baby Pigs 18 or 20 5/8" or 1/2" Nursery 16 or 18 3/4" or 5/8" Finisher 16 1" Breeding Stock 14, 15, or 16 1" or 1 1/2" Subcutaneous Injection Gauge Length Nursery 16 or 18 1/2" Finisher 16 3/4" Breeding Stock 14 or 16 1" GPP #5
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Needle Usage • Prevention • Identification of At Risk Animals • Notification • Training GPP #5
Use Drug Residue Tests When Appropriate Good Production Practice #6
Consider testing when: 1. Sows are culled for sale directly from the farrowing house 2. Animals receive extra-label treatment as prescribed by your veterinarian 3. Any of your feeder pigs are sold as roasters 4. Exhibiting at stock shows and fairs 5. Other special situations occur GPP #6
Establish and Implement an Efficient and Effective Herd Health Management Plan Good Production Practice #7
Biosecurity GPP #7
Environmental Stewardship GPP #7
Provide Proper Swine Care Good Production Practice #8
Human Contact GPP #8
Facility Considerations GPP #8
Practicing proper euthanasia techniques that are appropriate for the size of the pig is one of the single most important elements to responsibly address animal welfare. GPP #8
Follow Appropriate On-Farm Feed and Commercial Feed Processor Procedures Good Production Practice #9
Good Manufacturing Practices 1. Buildings and Grounds 2. Equipment 3. Workspace and Storage 4. Product Quality Assurance 5. Labeling 6. Recordkeeping GPP #9
On-Farm Feed Manufacturing GPP #9
Purchased Feed GPP #9
Complete the Quality Assurance Checklist Every Year and the Education Card Every Two Years Good Production Practice #10
Quality Assurance® A Program for America’s Pork Producers