S.D. Codified Laws § 40-19-2.1
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Hot iron brands may be placed on the right or left shoulder, rib, or hip of cattle, on the right or left shoulder or hip of horses and mules, on the right or left jaw of horses, on the nose or jaw of sheep and on the rib or hip of buffalo. No brand may be recorded for ownership identification purposes on either the left or right jaw of cattle. No brand may be recorded on the ribs of horses or mules.
SDCL 40-19-2.1