Identification Of Exposed Cattle And Bison

Cattle and bison exposed to bovine tuberculosis are to be identified in the following manner: (3-31-22) 01. “S” Branding and Tagging. To be eligible for federal indemnity, exposed cattle and bison shall b e identified by branding the letter “S” on the left hip near the tailhead, not less than two (2) inches nor more than thre e (3) inches high, and by tagging with an approved metal eartag bearing a serial number attached to either ear of eac h animal. (3-31-22) 02. Shipping Without Branding. In lieu of branding, such animals may be accompanied to slaughte r by a state or federal animal health official or be shipped in vehicles sealed with official seals. (3-31-22) 261. -- 299. (RESERVED)