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Quality Assurance Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Food Supply Continuum Farm Farm Transport Preharvest Market Slaughter Retail and Processing Distribution Harvest Food Services Postharvest Consumers • Home • Institutions • Restaurants Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers 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 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Current Regulatory System • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers 10 Good Production Practices Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Identify and Track All Treated Animals Good Production Practice #1 Quality Assurance ® GPP #1 A Program for America’s Pork Producers Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Maintain Medication and Treatment Records Good Production Practice #2 Quality Assurance ® GPP #2 A Program for America’s Pork Producers FDA Compliance Policy Guide 7125.37 Quality Assurance ® GPP #2 A Program for America’s Pork Producers 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. Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Properly Store, Label, and Account For All Drug Products and Medicated Feeds Good Production Practice #3 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #3 Read the Label • Always follow the label’s directions for storage and use. • Check labels and identify those requiring refrigeration. Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #3 Inventory Control and Storage Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #3 Feed Additives Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) as the Basis for Medication Decision-Making Good Production Practice #4 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #4 Veterinarian / Client / Patient Relationship Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #4 Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Prescription Drugs Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #4 Extra-label Use Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #4 Veterinary Feed Directive Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #4 Antimicrobial Resistance and the Judicious Use of Antimicrobials Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Educate All Employees and Family Members on Proper Administration Techniques Good Production Practice #5 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Administration of Injectable Drugs GPP #5 In the muscle (Intramuscular - IM) Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Administration of Injectable Drugs GPP #5 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. This technique should be used only upon veterinary instruction and guidance as serious injury to the pig can occur. Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #5 Administration of Injectable Drugs In the abdominal cavity (Intraperitoneal – IP) In the vein (Intravenous – IV) 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. Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Recommended needle sizes and lengths: Intramuscular Injection GPP #5 Gauge Baby Pigs Nursery Finisher Breeding Stock 18 or 20 16 or 18 16 14, 15, or 16 Length 5/8" or 1/2" 3/4" or 5/8" 1" 1" or 1 1/2" Subcutaneous Injection Nursery Finisher Breeding Stock Gauge Length 16 or 18 16 14 or 16 1/2" 3/4" 1" Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #5 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Needle Usage • Prevention • Identification of At Risk Animals • Notification • Training Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #5 Administration of Medications Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Use Drug Residue Tests When Appropriate Good Production Practice #6 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #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 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Establish and Implement an Efficient and Effective Herd Health Management Plan Good Production Practice #7 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #7 Biosecurity Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #7 Disease Prevention and Herd Health Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #7 Environmental Stewardship Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Provide Proper Swine Care Good Production Practice #8 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #8 Human Contact Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #8 Facility Considerations Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #8 Equipment and Loading and Transport Quality Assurance ® GPP #8 A Program for America’s Pork Producers 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. Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Follow Appropriate On-Farm Feed and Commercial Feed Processor Procedures Good Production Practice #9 Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #9 Good Manufacturing Practices 1. Buildings and Grounds 2. Equipment 3. Workspace and Storage 4. Product Quality Assurance 5. Labeling 6. Recordkeeping Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #9 On-Farm Feed Manufacturing Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers GPP #9 Purchased Feed Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers Complete the Quality Assurance Checklist Every Year and the Education Card Every Two Years Good Production Practice #10 Quality Assurance ® GPP #10 A Program for America’s Pork Producers Quality Assurance Quality Assurance ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers ® A Program for America’s Pork Producers