State Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause, has reminded registered brand or earmark owners that livestock brand returns are now due.
“If you own a registered brand or registered earmark, you must complete a brand return every year,” Mr Krause said.
If returns are not submitted for three consecutive years, brands may be cancelled. “It takes only a couple of minutes to complete the brand return – it’s simply not worth the risk of letting the brand registration lapse.
“If the brand or earmark is unchanged, you will need to complete a brands return every year.”
Mr Krause said he was happy for his office, located at 91 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert, to assist with the compilation of brand returns.
“We will need a brand certificate or PIC number,” he said.
Residents would need to supply their PIC number for the online form to be completed. Returns can also be completed online at ibrands.daf.qld.gov.au or by visiting the Government Agency at: 1 Telemon Street, Beaudesert. For more information, contact the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23 at local call rates.