A change of ownership inspection is required on cattle 30 days and older. While brands are not mandatory in Oregon the Department recommends that livestock owners use brands because they serve as a deterrent to theft.
Brands also help inspectors trace stray livestock.
The fee must be submitted with your livestock brand request form. Renewal notices are mailed in September. Inspection certificates are valid for eight days. Use of the E-certificate is limited to the sale of 15 or fewer head sold to the same buyer in eight consecutive days. One certificate must be completed for each animal.