http://westernfolklife.org Remembering the years that city friends were recruited to help brand cattle on the family ranch in a 2008 Deep West Video. Filmmaker: Jane Ambrose Morton with Bob Luttrell, Fort Morgan CO Length: 6:27
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
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!!
wombatstew1 2 years ago
great poem we can't wait for the branding time. and we find help where ever we can
CANADIANDUDE290 3 years ago