“The BQA Transportation (BQAT) training and certification program has been a long time coming,” said Chase DeCoite, director of BQA for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “By educating cattle haulers and producers on the best practices in cattle transportation, BQA is helping make improvements in cattle care and beef quality.”
Source: Beef, November 16, 2017.
Online training for BQAT will be offered in two different modules: Farmer/Rancher and Professional. The Farmer/Rancher modules will focus on the use of stock trailers and smaller loads of cattle that beef and dairy cattle producers might typically haul themselves. The Professional modules will focus on the use of tractor-trailers and larger loads that are typically hauled greater distances.
Also see: Transportation stress adds layer of risk, AHD, July 11, 2017