A levy under a writ, warrant, or execution upon domestic animals, must be made by the officer filing with the register of deeds of the county in which such property is running at large a notice of the same kind as described in § 15-18-22, and mailing a copy to the person in possession of such animals, specifying the number as near as may be and containing a description of same by marks and brands, if any; and such levy shall be equally valid and effectual as if such animals had been seized and the possession and control thereof retained by the officer.
SDCL 15-18-24