New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 21 - AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING
Chapter 35 - LIVESTOCK MARKETING
Part 4 - LIVESTOCK MARKETS AND FACILITIES
Section 21.35.4.12 - INSPECTION OF CATTLE AND TAGGING AT LIVESTOCK MARKETS

Universal Citation: 21 NM Admin Code 21.35.4.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. All livestock entering a livestock market shall be inspected by a livestock inspector or authorized agent of the board, for brands and ownership and that inspection shall be documented upon the certificate prescribed by the board.

B. The livestock board shall provide tags of identification to be applied as directed by the New Mexico livestock board. The tag shall be placed on the upper section of the shoulder area of all cattle tagged at such markets. The tag number and the brand identification data for animals shall be properly entered on the certificate prescribed by the board. All sexually intact dairy cattle four months of age or older, sexually intact beef cattle 18 months of age or older and all Mexican-origin (M-branded) cattle shall be individually identified by official identification, with such identification recorded on the certificate.

C. For the inspections conducted at markets, the board shall charge the fees prescribed by law and board rules for inspection of livestock.

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