Deep West Video: "Branding" - a fond look at family and friends on the ranch

[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!!

[CANADIANDUDE290]

great poem we can't wait for the branding time. and we find help where ever we can