Frequently Asked Questions

List of questions that are frequently addressed to the Department of Livestock Animal Health Division.


Question: What are the requirements to bring animals into Montana?
Answer:

Contact our Animal Health Division at 1-406-444-2043 or refer to the following: Animal Health Import Requirements

 

Question: Where can I get information about brucellosis/bison?
Answer:

Contact our Animal Health Division at 1-406-444-2043 or refer to the following: Bison

 

Question: Where can I get information about CWD?
Answer:

Contact our Animal Health Division at 1-406-444-2043 or refer to the following: C.W.D.

 

Question: What are the Montana fencing laws?
Answer:

Contact the district inspector in your area. To determine the district inspector in your area please refer to the following map of district inspectors and brand offices: District Inspectors

 

Question: What do I do if I find stray livestock?
Answer:

Contact our Brands Enforcement Division at 1-406-444-2045 or the district inspector in your area. To determine the district inspector in your area please refer to the following map of district inspectors and brand offices: District Inspectors

 

Question: Where can I find out what areas of Montana are open range and what areas are herd district?
Answer:

Contact the district inspector in your area. To determine the district inspector in your area please refer to the following map of district inspectors and brand offices: District Inspectors

 

Question: What are the requirements to take a horse across county lines?
Answer:

Please refer to the following: Brand Inspection Requirements

 

Question: What are the requirements for international sale or movement of horses?
Answer: Please refer to the following: Equine International Sale of Movement