Members of the Nebraska livestock industry have reached an agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol designed to keep livestock healthy when a livestock hauler is placed out of service.

Nebraska Cattlemen President Mike Drinnin of Clarks says the industry wanted to reach out to the patrol to address the situation before any livestock have been harmed

Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Commander, Gerry Krolikowski, says the patrol drafted the guidelines to address most traffic violations

Krolikowski says that criteria is set by national groups and is uniform across the country.