Missouri § 268.171 Slaughterers to keep records.

Missouri Statutes

§ 268.171 — Slaughterers to keep records.

Missouri § 268.171

Title XVIIAGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Ch. 268Marks and Brands of Animals

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 268.171 (2026).

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1.Every person slaughtering any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules, or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals slaughtered, the date of the slaughter, the name and address of the person from whom purchased or for whom the work was done, the brand on the animals, and the actual or estimated weight of each such animal.

2.Every livestock market receiving any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals received, the date of receipt, the name and address of the person from whom received and a facsimile of the brand.

3.The records required by this section shall be kept for a period of at least two years.

4.Nothing contained in this section will impose any liability on a market operator or any person engaged in the s

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1. Every person slaughtering any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules, or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals slaughtered, the date of the slaughter, the name and address of the person from whom purchased or for whom the work was done, the brand on the animals, and the actual or estimated weight of each such animal.

2. Every livestock market receiving any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals received, the date of receipt, the name and address of the person from whom received and a facsimile of the brand.

3. The records required by this section shall be kept for a period of at least two years.

4. Nothing contained in this section will impose any liability on a market operator or any person engaged in the slaughtering of livestock. All facsimiles of brands shall be used only as a record of identification.