The Division of Livestock Identification protects against livestock theft through recording of brands used by livestock owners in the state and brand inspection procedures which are required each time livestock change ownership, are shipped out of state or out of a brand inspection district, or prior to slaughter.

     The Division employs P.O.S.T. certified peace officers who patrol roadways and are authorized to stop vehicles carrying livestock to check for proof of ownership and livestock health requirements.  These officers also investigate livestock theft, losses on roads and railways and process estray livestock.  The Division is headquartered in the Elko office of the Nevada Department of Agriculture and will provide information regarding recording of brands, brand inspections, or other related topics.

     Owners of livestock are required by state law to declare their livestock yearly and pay a minimal per head assessment to help support the livestock inspection program.  Declaration forms are available on line at this website or at an NDOA office in Reno, Las Vegas, or Elko.

     For further information or to schedule a brand inspection you may call your local brand inspector or one of the following:

For Western Nevada, call the Reno office, 775 688-1182 ext. 255
For Southern Nevada, call the Las Vegas office, 702 486-4690;
or 702 499-7232
For Eastern and central Nevada, call the Ely supervisor, 775 235-7789
For Northern Nevada, call Elko, 775 738-8076;
or Winnemucca, 775 623-6501