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Brand Inspection and Registration

The Brand Inspection Program is responsible for verification and tracking of livestock ownership and transport, including elk.


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Duties of Utah Brand Inspectors:

Utah’s brand inspectors have four main tasks:

  • Verify proper ownership of livestock before they are sold, shipped out of state, or sent to slaughter.
  • Verify proper ownership of horses and other equidae before they are sold, shipped out of state, or sent to slaughter.
  • Respond to reports of lost, found, or stolen livestock.
  • Inspect domestic elk when entering or leaving licensed elk facilities duties with the brand registration office.

Mission of the Utah Brand Office:

  • The mission of the Brand Recording Office is to record and transfer livestock brands using an efficient and accurate process.