Cattle Branding

[MydgetSubmarine]

Wankers.



[michell2003]

I would guess they castrate the males who aren't choesen to breed so that they can be kept in the same pastures with heffers without worry of accidental breeding and less of the "testosterone poising" that the bulls have. Could you imagine having to round up and contain a herd of BULLS? Yikes! I'm just guessing though. As for the ear cutting...not a clue. I would like to know though. I'm totally curious. :)

[medicpack6]

it would be better and lees crall if thay comforted the cow

[nooloo3000]

truth hurts and im not a animle hippy one of yall tell me why yall cut there ballls off

[wombatstew1]

We stopped branding in 1976. We use ear tags and freeze branding, which are less painful, less dangerous, cause fewer infections, and best of all: result in quicker weight gain and less 'shrinkage' of calves. Also, we stopped routinely castrating. Bulls have a MUCH higher feed to meat ratio, make leaner beef and can be slaughtered at 12 to 14 months of age.

Less pain & stress = better growth and quicker turnaround

Quicker turnaround = higher profits!

Also, no brand = much higher hide price!!

[ikorvis]

yup thats how its done alright.