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- Category: Brands
- Published: Tuesday, 23 July 2013 21:41
- Written by Anne Johnson
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Brand inspection for cattle is required in the state of Utah under the following circumstances:
| Required | Exceptions |
|---|---|
| Before moving cattle out of state, whether or not a change of ownership is involved | Cattle foraging on an open range that transgresses the Utah state line and that of an adjoining state |
| Before selling cattle at auction | No Exceptions |
| Before slaughter | Persons may slaughter cattle for their own use on their own property without an inspection |
| When selling cattle by private treaty | Baby dairy calves less than 60 days of age sold from the farm of origin. Must have a bill of sale |
Please call your local Brand Inspector at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. Brand inspections are conducted only during daylight hours.
Transportation Rule - Owner/Transporter must have an official Brand Inspection Certificate or other acceptable proof of ownership in his/her possession.
Brand Inspection Fees
| Type of Fee | Fee Per Head |
|---|---|
| Brand Inspection | $1.00 |
| Beef Promotion (cattle only) | $1.50 |
| Predator (cattle only) | $0.25 |
| Annual Permit Valid for multiple trips out of state, for calendar year only. |
$25 + $20 svc fee |
| Minimum Charge per Certificate | $10.00 |
| Change of Ownership |
|---|
| Cattle will remain in Utah - Brand Inspection, Beef Promotion, and Predator fees are charged. $2.75 per head x number inspected |
| Cattle will be shipped out of state - Brand Inspection, Beef Promotion, and Predator fees are charged. $2.75 per head x number inspected |
| No Change of Ownership |
| Cattle will be shipped out of state - Only the Brand Inspection fee is charged. $1.00 per head + $20 svc fee |