Missouri Livestock Branding

Missouri maintains approximately 5,000 recorded brands searchable through the Electronic Brand Book. Brands must be recorded before use and must be at least three inches in diameter. It is a felony to brand someone else's animals or deface any livestock brand.

Governing Body

Agency: Missouri Department of Agriculture — Animal Health Division
Website: https://agriculture.mo.gov/animals/brandbook/

Official Brand Book

Type: Online Searchable Database
Official Search: https://agriculture.mo.gov/animals/brandbook/
Notes: Electronic Brand Book with approximately 5,000 recorded brands. Searchable online.

Registration

Registration Info: https://apps.mda.mo.gov/webforms/Application-for-Brand-Registration
Registration Fee: $35 per location
Renewal Fee: $20 maintenance
Notes: Online application available. Brands must be 3+ inches. Both hot-iron and freeze branding permitted. Transfer fee $10. Brand Book copy $15.