Satisfactory evidence of ownership consists of the brands, tattoos, or marks on the livestock; approved nonvisual identifiers; point of origin of livestock; the physical description of the livestock; the documentary evidence, such as bills of sale, brand clearance, certificates of inspection, breed registration certificates, animal health or testing certificates, genomic testing certificates, recorded brand certificates, purchase sheets, scale tickets, disclaimers of interest, affidavits, court orders, security agreements, powers of attorney, canceled checks, bills of lading, or tags; and such other facts, statements, or circumstances that taken in whole or in part cause an inspector to believe that proof of ownership is established.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 54-189

  • Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Brand clearance: means the documentary evidence of ownership that is issued and signed by a brand inspector and given to persons who have legally purchased cattle at a livestock auction or sale where a brand inspection service is provided. See Nebraska Statutes 54-173
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Livestock: means any domestic cattle, horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, or swine. See Nebraska Statutes 54-183