Brand Inspection Information

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ITEMS TO REMEMBER...

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1. Be sure to give you inspector at least 2-3 days notice prior to when inspection is needed.         

2. Inspection is required regardless of whether or not the animal is branded.

3. Inspection is required on all classes of stock (horses, cattle, mules, or donkeys." Registration papers or the            lack of registry does not exempt inspection.

4. The definition of a brand for the purposes of this brochure is a permanent mark on the hide of an animal            registered with any state as a livestock brand. (tattoos are not brands)

5. Inspection is required at the point of origin unless released by the local inspector. SELLER OR AGENT MUST     BE PRESENT AT THE INSPECTION.

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REGULATIONS

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An inspection is required:

1. Every time an animal is sold or purchased. (horses, cattle, mules or donkeys) or when any change of                

    ownership occurs, regardless of whether or not the animal is transported after or prior to the sale.

2. When livestock is to be transported over 75 miles within the boundries of Colorado.

3. Every time livestock leaves the state regardless of circumstances.

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CATTLE COMING FROM THE NAVAJO NATION NEED TO BE INSPECTED BY A NAVAJO RANGER. CATTLE COMING FROM NEW MEXICO NEED TO BE INSPECTED BY A NEW MEXICO BRAND INSPECTOR.

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More Info......... www.colorado.gov/ag/brands

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BRAND INSPECTORS #'S

Chad Moore - Durango ..... 970-442-1213                               Wes Lewis - Pagosa ..... 970-264-4389

Jason Blackmer - Cortez ..... 970-394-5094                            Andrew Sanchez - New Mexico .....505-681-1405

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NAVAJO RANGERS

Window Rock ..... 928-871-7336                                               Kayenta, AZ ..... 505-371-5200

Chambers, AZ ..... 928-688-2456