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Quality Assurance ®

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.

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Quality Assurance ®

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  1. Quality Assurance® A Program for America’s Pork Producers

  2. Food Services Retail and Distribution • Consumers • Home • Institutions • Restaurants Transport Slaughter Processing Market Farm Farm Preharvest Harvest Postharvest Food Supply Continuum

  3. 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

  4. Current Regulatory System • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS)

  5. Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP)

  6. 10 Good Production Practices

  7. Identify and Track All Treated Animals Good Production Practice #1

  8. GPP #1

  9. Maintain Medication and Treatment Records Good Production Practice #2

  10. FDA Compliance Policy Guide 7125.37 GPP #2

  11. 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

  12. Properly Store, Label, and Account For All Drug Products and Medicated Feeds Good Production Practice #3

  13. Read the Label • Always follow the label’s directions for storage and use. • Check labels and identify those requiring refrigeration. GPP #3

  14. Inventory Control and Storage GPP #3

  15. Feed Additives GPP #3

  16. Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) as the Basis for Medication Decision-Making Good Production Practice #4

  17. Veterinarian / Client / Patient Relationship GPP #4

  18. Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Prescription Drugs GPP #4

  19. Extra-label Use GPP #4

  20. Veterinary Feed Directive GPP #4

  21. Antimicrobial Resistance and the Judicious Use of Antimicrobials GPP #4

  22. Educate All Employees and Family Members on Proper Administration Techniques Good Production Practice #5

  23. Administration of Injectable Drugs In the muscle (Intramuscular - IM) GPP #5

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Needle Usage • Prevention • Identification of At Risk Animals • Notification • Training GPP #5

  28. Administration of Medications GPP #5

  29. Use Drug Residue Tests When Appropriate Good Production Practice #6

  30. 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

  31. Establish and Implement an Efficient and Effective Herd Health Management Plan Good Production Practice #7

  32. Biosecurity GPP #7

  33. Disease Prevention and Herd Health GPP #7

  34. Environmental Stewardship GPP #7

  35. Provide Proper Swine Care Good Production Practice #8

  36. Human Contact GPP #8

  37. Facility Considerations GPP #8

  38. Equipment and Loading and Transport GPP #8

  39. 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

  40. Follow Appropriate On-Farm Feed and Commercial Feed Processor Procedures Good Production Practice #9

  41. Good Manufacturing Practices 1. Buildings and Grounds 2. Equipment 3. Workspace and Storage 4. Product Quality Assurance 5. Labeling 6. Recordkeeping GPP #9

  42. On-Farm Feed Manufacturing GPP #9

  43. Purchased Feed GPP #9

  44. Complete the Quality Assurance Checklist Every Year and the Education Card Every Two Years Good Production Practice #10

  45. GPP #10

  46. Quality Assurance® A Program for America’s Pork Producers

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