The Arkansas Department of Agriculture works to protect the health of Arkansas’s cattle through disease surveillance, traceability programs, regulatory oversight, and support for producers. These efforts ensure a safe, healthy, and marketable cattle industry across the state and beyond.

Arkansas Cattle Health Status

Brucellosis: Class-Free

Tuberculosis: Free

Maintaining these designations requires continuous monitoring, testing, and rapid response to any potential disease threats. Arkansas cattle producers benefit from fewer trade restrictions and enhanced market access due to these disease-free classifications.

Resources and Regulations

Animal Identification & Brands

• Brand Application (PDF)
• Brand Registry Law (PDF)

Health & Exhibition Requirements

• Exhibition Requirements (PDF)
• Tuberculosis Regulations (PDF)

Additional Cattle Resources

• Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association
• Arkansas Farm Bureau – Beef Commodity
• Arkansas Farm Bureau – Dairy Commodity
• USDA APHIS – General Cattle Disease Information
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
• Brucellosis Information – USDA