Certification Resources
To be VQA Certified, each farm and its owner/manager producing milk-fed veal must:
- Maintain a Veterinarian/Client/Patient/Relationship
- Adhere to the best management practices outlined in each section of the VQA manual
- Have a licensed veterinarian assess and provide documentation that Best Management Practices are being followed
- Participate in a VQA educational training by an industry representative, and document completion of the training
- Complete and pass a VQA test following the educational presentation
- Continually review practices for ongoing improvement and innovation on the farm
Documentation to complete and submit for certification is contained within the VQA Manual.
Re-certification is required every three years.
To order multiple copies of the VQA manual and to receive an answer key to the exam, contact bsessions@meatinstitute.org
