Inside Livestock Hauling and Show Cattle with Jared Holmes
In this episode, BulkLoads.coms Jared Flinn visits with Jared Holmes, a seasoned livestock hauler and show cattle entrepreneur from Kelowna, Iowa. Holmes shares the unique story of how he built a vertically integrated cattle operation that merges elite show cattle genetics with a full-scale trucking business focused primarily on hog transportation. Viewers get an inside look at his state-of-the-art facilities, including an advanced livestock washout bay and climate-controlled show cattle barns designed for breeding and embryo harvesting. Holmes dives deep into the business of livestock hauling, touching on the complexities of insurance, biosecurity, driver retention, and the evolution toward a more sustainable owner-operator model.
He also offers valuable insights into cattle genetics, embryo sales, and how youth involvement in 4-H projects helped fuel a profitable, family-run venture. The discussion spans everything from managing tight insurance markets in livestock transport to navigating seasonal show schedules and maximizing feed efficiency.
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in livestock logistics, cattle breeding innovation, and building a resilient agricultural transportation business. Learn how Holmes balances family, leadership, and growthall while delivering reliable, high-integrity service in the competitive world of livestock hauling.
