Licensing & Bonding
Under the Missouri Livestock Marketing Law and regulations (2CSR 30-6), all livestock markets must be licensed and provide a satisfactory bond (with a minimum bond amount of $10,000), determined by business volume.
Most licensed livestock markets have enough business to warrant a bond under the USDA Packers & Stockyards Administration. Potential market licensees should contact USDA at (515) 323-2579 to determine if their bond will need to be administered through USDA Packers & Stockyards. The division will accept any instrument of surety approved by Packers & Stockyards.
Market license applications can be obtained from the Division of Animal Health. For further information, contact the Division of Animal Health.