Acclimate weather? Traffic delays? Spooked cattle? Smooth route? It's all got to be considered when you're hauling live cargo. But it’s all second nature to Rick Reese of Hortonville, who has been hauling livestock since he was in high school. He’s been in the business for about 50 years. Today he’s with JBS livestock haulers. He breaks down what it entails to get cattle to the meat processor safely and in quality condition. 

Acclimate weather? Traffic delays? Spooked cattle? Smooth route? It's all got to be considered when you're hauling live cargo. But it’s all second nature to Rick Reese of Hortonville, who has been hauling livestock since he was in high school. He’s been in the business for about 50 years. Today he’s with JBS livestock haulers. He breaks down what it entails to get cattle to the meat processor safely and in quality condition.

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