Employees of the State Board of Stock Inspection are charged with the protection of the Colorado livestock industry. We must certify that the shipper or seller is the legal owner prior to issuing a certificate. All lost, missing, strayed and stolen livestock fall under the jurisdiction and control of the State Board of Livestock Inspection.

The division employs 65 livestock inspectors located throughout the state including 6 livestock foremen and 8 administrative personnel along with Division Director Rick Wahlert.  The annual budget for the division exceeds $4.2 million and is completely funded by fees levied to livestock owners and brand registration fees levied every five years.