Maryland Livestock Branding
Maryland does not have a cattle branding law on the books. Instead, the state uses official identification through USDA ear tags and RFID tags. Cattle producers must register their premises to obtain official identification for their animals.
Governing Body
- Agency
- Maryland Department of Agriculture — Animal Health Program
- Phone
- 410-841-5810
- [email protected]
Official Brand Book
- Type
- No Public Brand Book
- Notes
- Maryland does not have a cattle branding law. Uses RFID tags and ear tags for official identification instead.
Registration
- Notes
- No brand registration program. Maryland uses official ear tags (USDA metal tags, RFID) for livestock identification. Premises registration required to obtain official ID tags.
Laws & Regulations
- Official Statutes
- https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/agriculture/title-3/
Additional Notes
No brand registration program. Uses ear tags and RFID for livestock ID.
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