bverellen
Active member
Last year we branded some of our stock. We used hot iron brands, made out of steel, 1/4" wide. The cattle were a mixed bunch, some short hair and some with a heavier coat. The brand itself is two Turkey Tracks, approx. 4" tall.
After about one year, the hair on all the cattle has for the most part grown back, leaving very little evidence of a brand.
Is the steel we used too narrow, not left on long enough, not hot enough, something else?
We would like to get the problem pinned down before we do any more or invest in an electric brander.
Any help would be appreciated, including electric brander manufacturer that you are experienced and happy with.
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After about one year, the hair on all the cattle has for the most part grown back, leaving very little evidence of a brand.
Is the steel we used too narrow, not left on long enough, not hot enough, something else?
We would like to get the problem pinned down before we do any more or invest in an electric brander.
Any help would be appreciated, including electric brander manufacturer that you are experienced and happy with.
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