Many may think that stealing livestock dissolved when the ways of the Wild West ended. However, there are about 1,000 agriculture crime cases each year related to livestock and agriculture assets. Aside from theft, cattle are displaced during natural disasters. One simple way to curb this statistic and ensure that livestock are returned to their rightful owner is the use of branding and marking in livestock. This is not a relatively new concept to ranchers, but it is the most effective way for identification in the livestock industry. Texas does not have a statewide brand registry database. County clerks across the state ...