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Utah Requirements
for the Sale and Movement of Livestock
- BRAND INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS
HORSES
- It is recommended
but not required that horse owners record a brand with the state
and have their horses branded. A freeze brand may be more eye
appealing and less painful that the hot iron brand, but either
will work.
- Brand inspections are required by law. Get a brand
inspection certificate issued by a department inspector, even
if the horse is not branded, when:
- Changing
ownership.
- Leaving
the state. This requirement may be met by obtaining:
- 72-hour
travel inspection; cost $10.00 (one-way)
- Yearly
travel inspection; cost $15.00 (round-trip)
- Lifetime
travel permit (honored in all states and Canada; good
for lifetime of horse); cost $25.00
- When
traveling anywhere within the state, always carry proof of
ownership. This may include:
- Brand
inspection certificate or auction invoice showing where
you purchased the animal. A bill of sale will not be accepted
as proof of ownership.
- Wallet-size
brand card matching brand of horse.
- Lifetime
or yearly travel permit.
- Registration
papers in name of current owner.
- If you
are transporting horses belonging to someone other than yourself,
carry written permission from owner.
CATTLE
- All cattle
that forage on open range must be branded with a Utah recorded
brand. You should always carry your wallet-size brand card with
you. It is recommended that all cattle not grazing on open range
also be branded with a recorded brand to assist in the return
of stray cattle and to prevent theft.
- Brand inspections are required by law. Get a brand
inspection, even if cattle are not branded, when they are:
- Changing
ownership
- Going
to slaughter
- Leaving
the state (yearly rodeo and show cattle inspections are provided
at a cost of $15.00 per head)
- When traveling
within the state always carry proof of ownership. The following
items will be accepted as proof:
- Wallet-size
brand card matching brand on cattle
- A brand
inspection certificate showing where you purchased the animals
or travel destination. A bill of sale does not serve as proof
of ownership
- An auction
invoice
- Registration
papers (in name of current owner) on registered cattle.
- When you
are transporting cattle that belong to someone else, carry written
permission from owner. All cattle should be rebranded with new
owner's brand within 30 days of purchase.
SHEEP
- Transportation
of sheep must be accompanied by proof of ownership such as:
- Brand
card
- Sheep-hauling
permit
- Bill
of sale
HOGS
- No brand
or transportation requirements.
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
To reduce the risk of spreading disease from other states to our livestock
the following laws pertain:
- All livestock
entering the state must have a valid health certificate issued
by a certified veterinarian in the state of origin, except when
they are consigned on the brand inspection certificate directly
to an approved auction or slaughterhouse, or traveling on a current commuter permit.
- In addition
to the health certificate, all horses must also have had a
negative Coggins test within the last year.
- All cattle, bison, elk, sheep, and hogs
must have a permit number issued by the Utah Department of
Agriculture prior to entry.
- Horses, sheep,
hogs and Bangs-vacinated cattle moving within the state may move
freely without any health requirements.
- Livestock
being shipped or transported other states must comply with the
import requirements of the state of destination.
During regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM, Mountain Time), call the UDAF permit desk number at (801) 538-7164.
After hours or for emergencies, call:
(801) 773-5656 Dr. Rogers
(435) 528-5368 Dr. King
(801) 520-4309 Dr. King (cell)
(801) 520-4311 Dr. Erickson
(801) 541-1908 Dr. Frampton
(801) 870-7818 Dr. Hess
- SUMMARY
The present brand and health programs have been developed by livestock
men for livestock men. The Utah Department of Agriculture is committed
to helping YOU carry out these programs and thereby protecting your
industry. Your support of these programs will assure their success.
NOTE: All vehicles
transporting livestock are required by law to stop at all Utah Port of
Entry stations.
For questions concerning
these requirements, please contact UDAF Animal Industry - Brands Division
at (801) 538-7137.
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