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 Newsroom

• The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has adopted changes to rules affecting vaccination requirements and the boundary of the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). (View full Press Release here)
• Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is asking Montanans to be aware of the potential risk of introduction of African Swine Fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases. (View full Press Release here)
• First Confirmed Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Montana for 2018. (View full Press Release here)
• Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) Accepting Public Comment for Administrative Rule Changes for rule 32.3.436. (View full Press Release here)
• Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) Accepting Public Comment for Administrative Rule Changes. (View full Press Release here)
• The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is collaborating with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other state and local agencies to conduct an animal disease response exercise, May 8-10, 2018. (View full Press Release here)
• IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING BRANDS SERVICES:   Effective March 1, 2018, New Brands & Brand Transfers will no longer be issued over-the-counter in Helena due to legislative audit requirements. (details)
• MT Department of Revenue mails Livestock reporting forms (1/9/2018)
• Aerial Hunting of Predatory Animals (12/13/2017) (Click here for permit page)
• Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Gallatin County Horses (10/26/2017)
• Brucellosis Found in Madison County Herd (8/25/2017)
• First Confirmed Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Montana for 2017  (8/25/2017)
• MT Dept. of Livestock Monitoring Canine Respiratory Disease (8/17/2017)
• MT Department Of Revenue Mails Livestock Reporting Forms For March 1 Reporting Deadline (1/11/2017)
• Department of Livestock Keeps Watchful Eye on Canadian Tuberculosis Cases
• Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal FY 18-19 – Department of Livestock (12/09/2016)
• November Brucellosis Press Release
• Livestock Per Capita Payments Due May 31 (5/4/2016)
• Animal Health now accepting online credit card payments
• State health officials offer safety tips when handling live poultry (3/2/2016)

Welcome to the Montana Department of Livestock

On behalf of the Montana Department of Livestock, we welcome you to our agency's official website!

Online Services

• Bison Permits
• Equine Import Permits
• Estray Notices
• Lab Fees
• Market Permit
• Milk & Egg License Renewal
• Montana Brand Books
• Sheep Permits
• Stolen - Strayed Bulletin
• Livestock Reporting

How Do I...?

• get a brand?
• bring animals into Montana?
• report stray livestock?
• report Per Capita fees?
• find an official order?
• find local brand services?
• contact the Department of Livestock?