Ear tags keep eye on US livestock
April 18, 2013 in The Daily Republic
SD rancher: New USDA plan better, but brands vital part of identification.
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SD lawmakers consider livestock inspection fees
April 2, 2013 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) A legislative panel is reviewing the state Brand Board’s decision to increase the fee for livestock inspections designed to prevent the theft of cattle, horses and mules in western South Dakota.
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SD panel endorses new fee for brand inspections
January 25, 2013 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee recommended legislation Thursday that could lead to a new fee for some types of livestock brand inspections. Continue Reading
Brand Board seeks end to horse, mule inspections
January 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic
SB 21 changes the term “livestock” to “cattle.” The legislation doesn’t address who should be responsible for abandoned horses.
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SD livestock inspection fee to increase Sept. 1
August 23, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) The fee for brand inspections designed to prevent the theft of cattle and horses in western South Dakota will increase on Sept. 1.
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SD Brand Board approves increase in livestock fee to 90 cents
June 27, 2012 in The Daily Republic
The 10-cent-a-head increase in inspection fees is intended to cover the agency’s costs for about three years. Continue Reading
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Standing Rock teens speak out about scars of cutting and branding
December 19, 2010 in INFORUM
MCLAUGHLIN, S.D. John Foster was 14 when he woke up with a raw and burning spot on his back after being passed out drunk. Someone had heated the flat side of a knife over a glowing red kitchen stove and seared a brand into his tender flesh. Continue Reading
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