West Virginia Livestock Branding
West Virginia does not have regulations regarding livestock branding. There is no requirement for a livestock holder to register their livestock brands with a department. Contact the Animal Health Division for more specific questions about regulations and requirements.
Governing Body
- Agency
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture — Animal Health Division
- Phone
- (304) 558-2214
- [email protected]
- Address
- 347 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Buildings 12 and 13 Charleston, WV 25312
Official Brand Book
- Type
- No Public Brand Book
- Notes
- West Virginia does not have a public livestock brand book available..
Registration
Missing & Stolen Livestock
Laws & Regulations
- Official Statutes
- https://code.wvlegislature.gov/19-1/
Additional Notes
These are the general agricultural laws for west virginia, there is not specific statue regarding livestock branding for farmers and ranchers although there is regulations regarding markings during butchering and processing of meat.
See Other States Brands
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