Minnesota Livestock Branding
Minnesota has over 1,200 registered livestock brands managed by the Board of Animal Health. Brands can be placed on cattle, horses, sheep, or mules. Each letter, number, or figure must be at least four inches in length. Brand designs should be simple with 2-3 symbols.
Governing Body
- Agency
- Minnesota Board of Animal Health
- Phone
- 651-296-2942
- [email protected]
Official Brand Book
- Type
- Online PDF
- Official Search
- https://www.bah.state.mn.us/brands
- Notes
- PDF brand book available from Board of Animal Health website. Over 1,200 brands registered.
Registration
- Registration Info
- https://www.bah.state.mn.us/brands
- Application Form
- https://www.bah.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/documents/Brand-Application_2024.pdf
- Registration Fee
- $10 per location ($10 flat for sheep only)
- Renewal Cycle
- 10 years
- Notes
- Applications must be notarized and mailed. Brands must be 4+ inches. Cannot brand horse necks, jaws, or ribs. All brands registered after Jan 1, 2016 valid until Dec 31, 2025.
Laws & Regulations
- Official Statutes
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/35.08
Search Minnesota Brands on Ranch Brand Search
We have 765 registered brands from Minnesota in our database.
Example Minnesota Livestock Brands
Here are some registered livestock brands from Minnesota. Click any brand to view full details.
Sebeka, MN 6 9
Sauk Rapids, MN Reverse C C Cross Combined
Hallock, MN J N Combined
Canton, MN S N
Eyota, MN K B C
Lengby, MN Rocking H Connected.
Aitkin, MN 4 F
Plummer, MN X T C
Bowlus, MN Rafter 6 3
Pine City, MN Rocking S A
Janesville, MN T Arrow F Combined
Motley, MN Lazy Diamond
Lindstrom, MN The Middle
Moose Lake, MN M Double A
Audubon, MN Broken Circle R R Combined
Dassel, MN K Heart H
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