BEFORE YOU START

Hauling cattle

Three checks. A clear reason to stop. A plan to share.

Hauling cattle Moving round bales Working with cattle Checking water Out in the pasture Tractor work

Two livestock trailers and two adults at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico

BEFORE YOU START

Hauling cattle

Livestock trailers at Navajo Technical University, New Mexico · USDA / Lance Cheung · Photo details

Three checks to talk through0 of 3 checked

The trained adult has checked the truck, hitch, tires, lights, brakes, gates, and latches.Children and visitors have a waiting place away from backing, hitching, and loading.Cattle have clean water before loading. The adult has checked weather, the route, and current animal movement rules with the vet.

Stop and check

A trailer problem needs fixing. If an animal is sick or injured, ask your vet before deciding to haul it.

Tell your family: never stand between a backing truck and trailer.

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These are reminders, not a full job plan. Checked boxes do not prove a job is safe.

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