The South Dakota State Brand Board is operating in the black following a fee increase that went into effect two years ago. Brand Board Executive Director Debbie Trapp says their brand Inspection fee is a dollar per head while expenses are running a little less than that.

Trapp reminds producers that the brand registration program covers the whole state.  She says the board is currently working on renewing owner’s brands.

South Dakota state law requires brand inspections on cattle and horses in all counties West of the Missouri River.