OFFICIAL BRAND BOOK of the STATE of LOUISIANA 2015 Brand
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OFFICIAL BRAND BOOK OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 2015 Brand Book Contains all the Livestock Brands on record in the State Office at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry in Baton Rouge, Louisiana up to the Close of Business on February 10, 2015 and as provided for in Paragraph 741, Chapter 7, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Issued by The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Animal Health and Food Safety Livestock Brand Commission P. O. Box 1951 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821 Mike Strain DVM Commissioner Citizens of Louisiana: Louisiana’s livestock industry, valued at nearly $3 billion, contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Livestock producers face many challenges, like high input costs, unfavorable weather, an uncertain economy and an ever-changing regulatory environment. I understand these challenges and face them with you. As a practicing veterinarian, former state legislator and your Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, I believe our future is bright. Opportunities are great but we must lead the charge. If we take advantage of the latest advances in science and technology along with our abundant natural resources, infrastructure and proximity to major trade routes, Louisiana can grow agriculture and forestry into the future. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission inspectors investigate all aspects of farm- related crimes in the state, including livestock thefts (cattle, equine, hogs, emus, ostriches, turtles, sheep, and exotics), farm machinery and equipment. The Commission plays a large role in protecting producer’s property. The brands listed in this book assist inspectors in identifying and tracking the movement of livestock in Louisiana. LDAF brand inspectors are also present at every livestock sale in the state and record each animal, brand and owner. Inspectors often can identify stolen cattle by the livestock owner’s unique brand. Permanent identification like a brand is a livestock owner’s first line of defense against thieves. If you fall victim to livestock theft, your valuable property can be easily identified and recovered. Remember, a brand is a cow’s only return address. Sincerely, Commissioner Fourteenth Edition – 2015 This is the fourteenth Livestock Brand Book published by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The recording of livestock brands on a statewide basis became effective under Act 105 of the Legislature of 1944 and continues under this and subsequent Acts. Act 352 of 1946 repealed all parish brand registrations. The Brand Law does not provide for compulsory branding of Livestock; however, it is a misdemeanor under the Law for anyone to brand livestock by burning into the hide of a living animal without first having the brand recorded in the office of the Livestock Brand Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This book contains 4446 livestock brands, 10 dog tattoos, and 2 hog tattoos. The commission shall maintain a list of all recorded brands and marks, which shall be supplemented annually. The list shall contain a facsimile of each recorded brand or mark and the owner's name and mailing address. The list shall be maintained in convenient form for reference. The commission shall notify the clerk of court and the sheriff of each parish of the list as supplemented. The list may be sold to the general public. Please remember that unless a brand is properly recorded that the use of any brand that is put on with a hot iron, chemicals or acids is a misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $500. John Walther, Assistant Commissioner Animal Health and Food Safety Livestock Brand Commission Post Office Box 1951 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821 Crimestoppers 1-800-558-9741 (225) 925-3962 Elizabeth Wilcox State Brand Recorder LIVESTOCK BRAND ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Carnie Burcham, Keithville, LA Elizabeth R. Moreau, Simsboro, LA Joey Norman, Jonesville, LA Barry Phares, Ethel, LA Johnny Steib, Lottie, LA E. B. Thompson, Amite, LA Special Thanks: Information Technology Section And Dawn Bellelo Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY LIVESTOCK BRAND COMMISSION Mike Strain DVM, Commissioner And Ex-Officio Chairman Baton Rouge, Louisiana BOARD MEMBERS Vic Blanchard Chuck Garrett Louisiana Landowners Association Public Livestock Market Operator Plaquemine, LA Coushatta, LA David Richard Henry Capdebosque Louisiana Landowners Association Louisiana Forestry Association Lake Charles, LA Husser, LA Calvin LeBouef Jim Marsalis Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Abbeville, LA Athens, LA James LeLeux John Tilton Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Perry, LA Port Allen, LA Sheriff Stephen Prator Sheriff Budd Torres Louisiana Sheriff’s Association At Large, South Shreveport, LA New Roads, LA Sheriff Austin Daniel Sheriff Ivy Woods Louisiana Sheriff’s Association At Large, South St. Francisville Jennings, LA Cecil Sanner Robert Joyner Louisiana District Attorneys Association At Large, North Lake Charles, LA Port Allen, LA Robert W. Levy Terry Boone Louisiana District Attorneys Association At Large, North Ruston, LA Calhoun, LA NOTE The brands in this book have been arranged alphabetically; first, under letters; second, under figures; and third, under characters. Those belonging with characters are arranged as follows: The single letters appear first followed by two letter brands, then brands with numbers and finally, brands with miscellaneous symbols. All brands with bars, slashes or crescents IN FRONT OF or ABOVE will be filed under their own classification of bars, slashes and crescents after letters and figures. Brands made with two or three bars or crescents both “in front” and “above” are filed in the bars or crescents above the brand section. As a matter of convenience, miscellaneous brands have been indexed as orderly as possible. Dog tattoos, hog tattoos and sheep brands will be found in a separate section immediately preceding the index. PERTINENT LIVESTOCK BRAND LAWS TITLE 3 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY CHAPTER 7. BRANDS, GRADES, AND INSPECTION PART I. BRANDS AND MARKS §731. Definitions As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Brand" means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal. (2) "Commission" means the Livestock Brand Commission. (3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture. (4) "Director" means the director of the commission. (5) "Mark" means a distinct marking or device placed on or in a live animal sufficient to distinguish the animal readily if it becomes intermixed with other animals, including a tattoo or an electronic device. (6) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association. Acts 1982, No. 113, §1; Acts 1993, No. 136, §1; Acts 1993, No. 146, §1. §732. Livestock Brand Commission A. The Livestock Brand Commission is hereby created within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Notwithstanding any provision of this Part or of any other law to the contrary, the commission shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by R.S. 36:629(D)(1). The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge. B.(1) The commission shall be comprised of nine members appointed by the commissioner as follows: (a) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association. (b) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. (c) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association. (d) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana District Attorneys' Association. (e) Two members appointed from the state at large, one of whom shall be appointed from the northern portion of the state and one of whom shall be appointed from the southern portion of the state. (f) One member appointed from the state at large, who shall be an operator of a Louisiana public livestock market. (g) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana Landowners Association. (h) One member appointed from a list of three persons nominated by the Louisiana Forestry Association. (i) The commissioner of agriculture and forestry, or his designee, shall serve as an ex officio member with the same rights, powers, and privileges as the other members. (j) At the same time, in the same manner, and for the same term as provided for the appointment of the nine appointed members, the commissioner shall appoint one alternate for each member who shall be appointed from the same list of nominations submitted by the respective organizations. At large alternates shall possess the same qualifications as the member for whom he is appointed as an alternate. When, for any reason, a member is unable to be present at any meeting of the board, the alternate shall serve in his place and shall exercise all of the powers vested by law in the member, including the right to vote. (2) Each appointed member, except the members appointed from nominations by the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association and the Louisiana District Attorneys' Association, shall be engaged in the production or marketing of livestock, or shall be a veterinarian specializing in the treatment of large animals. (3) Each appointment by the commissioner shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. C. The appointed members shall serve for a term of four years which shall expire with the term of the commissioner making the appointment. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made within ninety days of the date the vacancy occurred and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the office vacated. D. The commission shall meet annually or upon the call of the chairman.