Free Livestock Brand Symbol List

Free list of over 167 assets to create a cattle brand. Download PDF, SVG, and PNG formats.

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Free Livestock Brand Symbol Downloads

This free livestock brand symbol list contains over 167 symbols available for download in PDF, SVG, and PNG formats. Livestock branding has been used for thousands of years to identify cattle, horses, and other animals. Each symbol in a brand carries meaning -from geometric shapes representing stability and unity, to western icons honoring ranching heritage. Use these free assets to create your own cattle brand design.

Geometric Shapes

Basic shapes used in brand designs

Bar brand symbol

Bar

Box brand symbol

Box

Diamond brand symbol

Diamond

Hexagon brand symbol

Hexagon

Rafter brand symbol

Rafter

Slash brand symbol

Slash

Triangle brand symbol

Triangle

Quarter Circle brand symbol

Quarter Circle

Ranch & Western

Symbols of cowboy and ranching culture

Boot brand symbol

Boot

Bridle Bit brand symbol

Bridle Bit

Gun brand symbol

Gun

Hat brand symbol

Hat

Horseshoe brand symbol

Horseshoe

Ox Yoke brand symbol

Ox Yoke

Spur brand symbol

Spur

Teepee brand symbol

Teepee

Nature

Natural elements and celestial symbols

Acorn brand symbol

Acorn

Bird Swan brand symbol

Bird Swan

Cactus brand symbol

Cactus

Cloverleaf brand symbol

Cloverleaf

Crescent Moon brand symbol

Crescent Moon

Fish brand symbol

Fish

Flower brand symbol

Flower

Leaf brand symbol

Leaf

Lightning Bolt brand symbol

Lightning Bolt

Mountain brand symbol

Mountain

Shining Sunrise brand symbol

Shining Sunrise

Star brand symbol

Star

Tree brand symbol

Tree

Objects & Tools

Common items and working tools

Anvil brand symbol

Anvil

Arrow brand symbol

Arrow

Arrowhead brand symbol

Arrowhead

Axe brand symbol

Axe

Bell brand symbol

Bell

Cross brand symbol

Cross

Crown brand symbol

Crown

Dollar Sign brand symbol

Dollar Sign

Fork brand symbol

Fork

Hammer brand symbol

Hammer

Heart brand symbol

Heart

Hook brand symbol

Hook

Hourglass brand symbol

Hourglass

House brand symbol

House

Key brand symbol

Key

Keyhole brand symbol

Keyhole

Knife Scaving brand symbol

Knife Scaving

Ladder brand symbol

Ladder

Music Note brand symbol

Music Note

Pick brand symbol

Pick

S Wrench brand symbol

S Wrench

Scissors brand symbol

Scissors

Shield brand symbol

Shield

Spade brand symbol

Spade

Spring Coil brand symbol

Spring Coil

Position Modifiers

Elements that modify how letters appear

Milliron brand symbol

Milliron

Bench brand symbol

Bench

Flying Wings brand symbol

Flying Wings

Pothook brand symbol

Pothook

Shining brand symbol

Shining

Walking brand symbol

Walking

How Ranch Brands Are Read

Brand symbols follow specific reading rules: left to right, top to bottom, and outside to inside. When a symbol is combined with letters or numbers, the symbol's position determines how the brand is read aloud. For example, a bar placed above the letter "A" is read as "Bar A," while placed below it becomes "A Bar."

Symbols can also be modified by rotation. A letter turned on its side is called "lazy," while one flipped upside down is "inverted." These position modifiers create unique brand identities even when using common symbols.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are cattle brand symbols?

Cattle brand symbols are graphic designs burned into livestock hide to identify ownership. They typically combine letters, numbers, and pictorial symbols to create unique marks registered with state brand authorities.

What is the difference between horse brands and cattle brands?

Horse brands and cattle brands use the same symbol vocabulary, but horse brands are often smaller and placed in different locations. Both follow the same reading rules and registration requirements.

How do I register a livestock brand?

Brand registration varies by state. Most states require you to submit your proposed design to the state brand inspector's office, where they check for conflicts with existing brands. Our brand registration guide covers the process for each state.

Can I use these symbols for my brand?

Yes! These traditional branding symbols are in the public domain. However, specific combinations may already be registered in your state. Always check with your state brand office before applying a new brand to livestock.