Wisconsin Livestock Branding
Wisconsin allows brand registration through DATCP, but brands are not used to officially establish livestock ownership. The same brand design can be registered by multiple owners, and there is no official brand book or search system. Registration is primarily for record-keeping purposes.
Governing Body
- Agency
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection — Division of Animal Health
- Website
- https://datcp.wi.gov/
- Phone
- (608) 590-8519
Official Brand Book
- Type
- No Public Brand Book
- Notes
- No official brand book or search available. Brands are not checked for uniqueness - the same brand can be registered by multiple owners.
Registration
- Registration Fee
- $20 initial, $10 renewal
- Renewal Cycle
- 10 years (expires Dec 31)
- Notes
- Online application available through MyDATCP. Brands are NOT officially used to establish or claim ownership - registration is for record-keeping only.
Laws & Regulations
- Official Statutes
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/95/11
Additional Notes
Wisconsin brand registration does not confer exclusive use rights. Brands cannot be used as proof of ownership.
See Other States Brands
Wisconsin does not have a brand book. But you can check out other states' brand books on Ranch Brand Search Unified brand search, which includes brand books for all US states which currently have public branding information.
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