Richnm
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AI'd cows 3 weeks ago , I want to freeze brand them. Is it safe to do so now? I don't want to accidentally knock out a pregnancy. Thanks
VaCowman said:We preg check around 90-100d and will freezebrand the bred heifers after the vet leaves. Sometimes, it is the same day, others it is a week or two later, depending on what all we have going on. We calve in the fall, so that puts our branding at about the same time SBMF recommends. Need to make sure you have sharp blades on your clippers with the winter coat on heavy during that time. Good luck! (We use 50-55 sec. using liquid N on our heifers. 45 was not quite enough and 60+ scarred instead of branded)