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Cattle Branding Laws in California: What Every Rancher Needs to Know

California runs one of the most structured livestock identification systems in the western United States, and cattle branding sits at the center of it. Whether you raise a handful of beef cattle on a small foothill ranch or manage a large commercial operation in the Central Valley, understanding how the state's branding laws work is not optional — it directly affects your legal right to your animals. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) administers the brand […]

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Animal of Things 10h ago

Cattle Trespass Laws in Washington State: What Property Owners and Ranchers Need to Know

Finding a neighbor's cattle on your property — or receiving a call that yours have wandered onto someone else's land — raises immediate questions about who is responsible and what the law actually requires. Washington State does not answer those questions with a single rule. Instead, your rights and obligations depend heavily on where in the state the incident occurs and whether that area carries a specific legal designation. Washington's livestock trespass framework is rooted in Title […]

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~meoralis~10h ago

Got milk? 🍼👶

#TongueOutTuesday

#cow #cattle #Kalb #calf #Kuh #Euter #udder #farmLife #cowsOfMastodon #Rinder #animal #Weiderinder #Tier #Tiere #Kühe #cowstodon

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊11h ago

"High #prices are the new normal" –

The #Trump admin will prop up the #cattle & #MeatPacking industry as #beef prices soar amid a #livestock shortage w/ sustained demand.

The #Agriculture Dept plans "to pledge up to $500 million in payments for small & medium-size meatpacking companies... (to keep) processing volumes at a certain level."

The #US gov't is also subsidizing the #farming industry at unprecedented levels (see my thread from yesterday).

#USA #USeconomy
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-administration-plans-to-pay-smaller-meatpackers-to-keep-slaughtering-cattle-73bfad6e

Animal of Things 13h ago

Cattle Branding Laws in Nebraska: What Every Rancher Needs to Know

Nebraska takes cattle branding seriously. The state has operated a mandatory brand inspection system since 1941, and if you run cattle in the western two-thirds of the state, you are operating inside one of the most structured livestock identification frameworks in the country. Whether you are registering your first brand, renewing an existing one, or preparing to sell cattle at a local auction, understanding Nebraska's branding laws keeps you on the right side of the Livestock Brand Act — […]

https://animalofthings.com/cattle-branding-laws-in-nebraska/

Shiro 1d ago

#screwworm found infecting reptiles in #Mexico.
#USDA protocols fail to address this vector.
(Article is in Spanish, but Google translate will convert it to whichever language you prefer). #cattle #Texas

Detectan en Orizaba casos de gusano barrenador en serpientes y enciende alarmas - El Sol de Orizaba
https://oem.com.mx/elsoldeorizaba/ciencia-y-salud/detectan-en-orizaba-casos-de-gusano-barrenador-en-serpientes-y-enciende-alarmas-30541873

Detectan en Orizaba casos de gusano barrenador en serpientes y enciende alarmas - El Sol de Orizaba

Aunque se consideraba un problema exclusivo del ganado y mascotas comunes, médicos veterinarios de las Altas Montañas confirman la presencia de esta peligrosa plaga en reptiles

OEM

Animal of Things 1d ago

Cattle Branding Laws in Louisiana: What Every Rancher Needs to Know

If you raise cattle in Louisiana, understanding the state's branding laws is one of the most practical steps you can take to protect your herd and your livelihood. A registered brand is more than a mark burned into hide — it is a legal identifier that can determine ownership in a dispute, satisfy an inspector at a livestock market, and hold up in a court of law. Louisiana takes cattle branding seriously, and the state has a dedicated agency to back it up. Whether you are a first-time […]

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Chris Bohn 1d ago

Good morning

#GoodMorning #cows #cattle

Animal of Things 2d ago

Cattle Branding Laws in Georgia: What Every Livestock Owner Needs to Know

If you raise cattle in Georgia, you may have wondered whether you are legally required to brand your animals — or whether doing so offers any real protection. Georgia takes a different approach than many western states, and understanding exactly how the law works can save you from costly ownership disputes, theft complications, and paperwork headaches down the road. Georgia's brand laws are governed by O.C.G.A. Title 4, Chapter 2 (Marks and Brands), Sections 4-2-1 through 4-2-5. Whether […]

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