South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:68 - Disease control and meat inspection
Chapter 12:68:29 - Livestock identification
Section 12:68:29:09 - Identification of breeding cattle and bison in intrastate commerce

All cattle or bison, for breeding purposes and over eighteen months of age, must have their official identification recorded when a change of ownership occurs. The official identification must be by official eartag, as defined in 9 C.F.R. § 86.1 (January l, 2021), or by individual animal registration tattoos, if the cattle or bison are registered by breed associations recognized by United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services. Records of identification must be submitted to the board by a licensed and accredited veterinarian on forms provided by the board.

General Authority: SDCL 40-3-14.

Law Implemented: SDCL 40-3-14, 40-5-8.