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About OQBN

The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) is a joint project of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA). OQBN is a network of beef producers, educators, veterinarians, and industry professionals committed to increasing producers' access to value added marketing opportunities and improving the quality of cattle produced in Oklahoma by increasing communication between all segments of the beef industry.

OQBN Vac-45 Program

The OQBN VAC45 program is available to all producers who meet the requirements with their ranch raised weaned calves. The VAC45 program provides value-added marketing opportunities and health management certification to cow/calf producers in Oklahoma and neighboring states.

Contact Info

Earl Ward
Northeast District Area Specialist 

earl.ward@okstate.edu

(405) 880-3188

Dana Zook
West District Area Specialist 

dana.zook@okstate.edu

(580) 237-7677