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Committee hears bill to remove century-old ink-stamp requirement for slaughtered livestock
Summary
Sen. Josh Kasmeier and Department of Livestock officials told the Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation committee that SB 78 would eliminate an outdated ink-stamp requirement on carcasses—dating to at least 1931—because ownership verification is handled through existing brand inspections and pre‑slaughter paperwork.
Senator Josh Kasmeier, sponsor of Senate Bill 78, told the Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation committee the measure would “simply eliminat[e] the ink stamp requirement on the carcasses when the animal's killed in the feed lots,” arguing the practice is outdated and places an undue burden on processing facilities.
Jay Bodner, brands division administrator for the Department of Livestock, said the ink‑stamp requirement…
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