Courtesy of North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
LASTING MARK: North Dakota ranchers will want to act soon to ensure they retain ownership of the brand for their livestock. Renew brands to avoid marketing problems with cattle.
Jan 28, 2021
North Dakota ranchers have another year to renew their livestock brands.
Brands that were not renewed by the end of 2020 were considered expired, but state law provides a one-year grace period, which prevents an expired brand from being picked up by a new owner in that 12-month period. The grace period, which ends Dec. 31, will protect brand owners from losing their brands by mistake.