Contact Local Law Enforcement

If you think livestock have been stolen:

• Preserve the crime scene. Do not disturb any tire tracks or footprints.
• Report it immediately to local law enforcement. Timely reporting is essential to successful investigations.
• Complete and submit a Stray/Stolen Report.

Prevention Tips

• Check your livestock often.
• Count your livestock weekly.
• Keep written records with dates on head counts, movements and deaths.
• Brand your livestock – this is still the best way to positively identify and track your livestock.
• Lock all gates. Limit and deter access to your property.
• Pay attention to your property and surrounding areas. Note who is coming and going.
• Talk with neighbors and other producers often.
• If you see something suspicious, report it to local law enforcement.

Kansas statute addresses missing livestock

• Stock Running at Large - Article 1
• Strays - Article 2
• Marks and Brands - Article 4

Report Missing, Stolen, or Found Livestock

To report missing, stray or stolen livestock, or if you have taken up a stray animal(s), use the form linked below to submit a detailed report to your local sheriff and to KDA.Brands@ks.gov.

• Stray/Stolen Report (Hard copy)
• Stray/Stolen Report (Fillable form to email)