Mo. Rev. Stat. § 268.021
268.021 Adoption of brands authorized.
268.021. Adoption of brands authorized. — Any person having cattle, sheep, horses, mules, or asses shall have the right to adopt a brand for the use of which he shall have the exclusive right in this state, after recording the brand as provided in sections 268.011 to 268.171 .
(L. 1971 H.B. 134 § 2)