Brand Inspection
FAQs
Brand Inspection is a requirement under Wyoming State law. Brand Inspection is a legal term of a physical inspection of livestock to determine ownership. This is traditionally determined by brands, but could also be determined by brand inspection title certificate, legal bill of sale or other documentation to determine ownership.
A brand inspection is necessary on: A) Every change of ownership of livestock. A sale or gifting of any kind is considered a change of ownership. B) A movement of livestock out of a county or the state of Wyoming. The only exceptions to this are livestock moving across contiguous property lines and permitees which have a prior issued In-State Movement permit.
Brand inspections are required on all cattle, sheep, horses, asses and mules.
Yes, regardless of whether the livestock is branded or not, brand inspection is required. Brand inspection is the legal name of the inspection, as brands are the common means of identifying ownership. Brand inspection is the term used to determine ownership and/or the legal right to move livestock. If an animal has no brand the brand certificate will use the physical description, i. e. color, markings, etc. to describe the animal.
Yes, the requirements under Wyoming state law are in effect whenever your livestock come to the state. The exception is when animals are traveling through the state without staying.
No, animals traveling through the state are considered in transit and do not require an inspection.
Brand Inspectors are located throughout the state and inspections are made by appointment. The Wyoming Livestock Board office can provide you with the phone numbers of local brand inspectors.
No, by state statute, there are several types of brand inspections available that meet the needs of different circumstances. Contacting the local brand inspectors or the Wyoming Livestock Board Office can help you decide which type works for you.
Yes, brand inspection fees vary by type of inspection and by species. The specific costs are found in the Wyoming Livestock Board Chapter 9 Rules; Brand Inspection, Permit, and Brand Recording Fees. These fees are subject to change by the Wyoming Livestock Board.
By law, livestock of unknown ownership are called “estrays” and need to be reported to the local brand Inspector as soon as possible. Their job is to determine ownership of the animals if possible.
Yes, brand inspection laws require an inspection prior to crossing a county or state line when leaving your initial destination within Wyoming.
No, livestock coming into the state must meet Wyoming import requirements for animal health reasons, but brand inspection is not required on arrival until triggered by a change of ownership or a movement to another county, or across state lines.