Brand inspectors manage registrations, inspections, and marks for cattle, horses, mules, and donkeys. They maintain accurate records of ownership and brands to prevent poaching and ensure animals are returned to their owners. A mark inspection is required for ownership changes, animals moving out of state, and slaughter. Private branding companies can apply tags for a fee.
A brand inspector is responsible for managing registrations, inspections and marks. Brand inspectors work for the state government. The role they play is critical to disease management and the resolution of property disputes. By law, a mark inspection is required whenever ownership of cattle, horses, mules or donkeys changes hands. It is also required for animals moving out of state and any animal that will be slaughtered.
A brand inspection is required whenever you buy cattle. The tag inspector checks the animal for the actual tag and compares it to the tag records. Each tag is unique to a specific farm or location. Area tag records will indicate the entire transactional history of the animal. The person selling the animal must be able to provide proof that they are the legal owner of that animal.
Each state has a trademark inspection office. This office holds all cattle registrations and marks for the entire state and nearby ranches. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records of ownership and brands. Before purchasing any animal, check with the brand office.
There are two reasons for brands: accurate tracking of animal sales and to prevent poaching. Livestock is a valuable asset and the ability to ensure animals are returned to their owners is critical to the role of the brand inspector. This time-honored method is the most accurate way to protect animals.
At any major livestock sale, such as an auction or fair, a brand inspector will be available. Its role is to validate the marked animal based on the sales invoice. It is critical to ensure that the animal you paid for is the one you take home. Any disputes over ownership must be resolved before a sale can be completed. If the buyer tries to dissuade you from obtaining a brand inspection certificate, then this indicates that something is wrong with the transaction.
Private branding companies, veterinarians or branding inspectors, can do the actual branding for a fee. Application of a tag must be on a specific area of the animal to be effective. It is illegal to place your brand on top of another brand.
Modern tags are now three characters long, due to the number of tags that exist. Select a brand that is easy to recognize and not difficult to read. There are two types of branding – hot iron and freezer – and both types are best applied by a professional.
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