BQA Transportation

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Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) plays a critical role in the health and welfare of cattle. The proper handling and transport of cattle can reduce sickness in calves, prevent bruises, and improve the quality of the meat from these animals. By using best practices, transporters can save the beef industry millions of dollars each year. When a transporter participates in the program they are showing consumers they are ready to take every step possible to keep cattle as healthy and safe as possible.

The program covers many topics including:

  • Cattle handling guidelines & diagrams
  • Checklists for loading/unloading
  • Checklists for hot/cold weather factors
  • Checklists for fit/injured/weak cattle
  • Checklist for traveling
  • Loading suggestions and worksheets
  • Bio-security & Emergency Action Plans

To complete BQAT certification haulers have two option:

  • Online BQAT Registration at: BQA Transportation (Enroll and Complete Professional Driver Modules)
  • In-person BQAT Trainings for 10 or more, contact: Nebraska BQA, 308-633-0158 or nebraskabqa@unl.edu.

Nebraska BQA Transportation Training Schedule:

There are currently no BQAT Trainings Scheduled. If you would like to schedule a BQAT training, please contact nebraskabqa@unl.edu or 308-633-0158.

Nebraska DOT Haulers Guideline and Forms

  • Nebraska DOT, State Patrol, Carrier Enforcement and the livestock industry has developed to following documents, SOPs and forms to assist in better communication during events while in livestock are in transit:
  • Handling SOP
  • Hauler SOP
  • Hauler Checklist