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An Ownership Inspection of cattle, horses and mules is required prior to their sale, slaughter or removal from the South Dakota Livestock Ownership Inspection Area. This area includes all South Dakota Counties located west of the Missouri River. An Inspector will look for brands and marks on the livestock to determine ownership. An inspection is required even though the animal may not be branded. Following the inspection, the owner will receive a Certificate of Inspection allowing for the sale or removal of the animal from the Inspection Area. Failure to obtain an inspection of the livestock as required is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
PERMITS A livestock owner may obtain a permit to transport horses or mules into and from the Inspection Area. Horse - Mule Lifetime Transportation Permit To obtain a lifetime transportation permit, the owner must have the horse or mule inspected for brands and marks by an official Livestock Brand Inspector. The permit allows the owner to transport the animal described thereon from the South Dakota Livestock Inspection Area without additional inspection. The permit is valid for the life of the animal or until such time as a change in ownership occurs. The lifetime transportation permit is not transferable and must be given to the Brand Inspector or sent to the brand inspection agency (Stockgrower's Association) when the animal is sold. The cost of the permit is $10.00 per head. Annual Transportation Permit An annual permit may be obtained by East River residents allowing them to transport their horse or mule into and from the West River inspection area, for purposes other than for sale or trade, without obtaining an inspection. The permit is available from County Extension Agents located East of the Missouri River. The cost of this annual permit is $3.00 per head.
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Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Phone: (605) 773-3324
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