Rollout of new brand laws coming for Nebraska cattle producers

Amy Hadachek
Sep 1, 2021
Sep 1, 2021 Updated Dec 19, 2022

Alan Cornish, intermittent inspector based in Alliance, Neb., inspects a load of cattle in Lakeside, headed to their new owners.

Submitted photo by Danna Schwenk, Nebraska Brand Committee

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Amy Hadachek

For cattle producers doing business in Nebraska, there are some timely changes that are forthcoming. The Nebraska Brand Committee is implementing several updates to brand law, including a reduction in the price of an inspection, paid by the head, and a requirement for advance notice of an inspection.

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Glenn “Bud” Davis of Hyannis takes an electronic payment using the iPad and digital inspection program after inspecting several hundred head at a local ranch.

Submitted photo by Danna Schwenk, Nebraska Brand Committee

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Inspector in-charge at Bassett Livestock Auction, Rex Micheel, uses the new electronic brand program to write clearances on cattle at the sale.

Submitted photo by Danna Schwenk, Nebraska Brand Committee

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.