When to Get an Inspection
Items to remember for livestock inspections...
The following items are a highlighted overview of the requirements to purchase, sell or transport livestock within Colorado or from the state. Also included are a few pointers when purchasing livestock in other states which will be transported into Colorado.
- Be sure to give your Inspector at least 2-3 days notice prior to when inspection is needed.
- Inspection is required for sale or movement even if the previous parties did not comply the last time the animal was sold or transported.
- Inspection is required regardless of whether or not the animal is branded or not branded.
- Inspection is required on all classes of stock (horses, cattle, mules or donkeys). Registration papers or the lack of registry does not exempt inspection.
- The definition of a brand for the purposes of this brochure is a permanent mark on the hide of an animal registered with any state as a livestock brand (tattoos are not brands).
- Inspection is required at the point of origin unless released by the local inspector. SELLER OR LEGAL AGENT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE INSPECTION.
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An inspection is required every time an animal is sold or purchased (horses, cattle, mules and donkeys) or when any change of ownership occurs, regardless of whether or not the animal is transported after or prior to the sale. | 35-53-105 35-53-112 |
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An inspection is required when livestock is to be transported over 75 miles totally within the boundaries of Colorado (some exceptions). | 35-53-105 35-53-112 |
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An inspection is required every time livestock leave the state regardless of circumstances. | 35-53-105 35-53-112 |
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Items 2 and 3 may be accomplished by the owner obtaining a "PERMANENT TRAVEL CARD" (for horses only). Simply contact your local inspector. | 35-53-129 |
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Any time livestock is to be transported on a public road, proof of ownership of the stock being transported must be available for inspection by the Colorado State Patrol, local law enforcement or a livestock inspector. If the animal carries your Colorado brand, this can be your proof of ownership. Failure to show proof of title is a misdemeanor! | 35-53-117 |
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Animals being transported by a commercial hauler must have a "Bill of Lading" showing point of origin, destination, number of head, color, sex, the hot iron brands and signed by the owner or agent of the stock even if an inspection is not required. | 35-53-117 |
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Animals being transported by a commercial hauler must have a "Bill of Lading" showing point of origin, destination, number of head, color, sex, the hot iron brands and signed by the owner or agent of the stock even if an inspection is not required. | |
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Any livestock crossing a state line must be accompanied by a current health certificate. Contact your local veterinarian or the state veterinarian's office for specific information. | |
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Failure to comply with Colorado Livestock Law is at least a Class I misdemeanor and may be a felony. $250.00 minimum fine and/or up to 90 days jail time for the first offense. | 35-53-112 |
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