Proper identification and traceability are critical in the modern farming world. As such, freeze branding cattle has emerged as a popular and successful alternative. This method includes using ...

FARGO — Cattle producers in North Dakota now have the option of using freeze branding as a way to show proof of ownership of their livestock. Under House Bill 1166, freeze branding became a legal ...

FARGO — Cattle producers in North Dakota now have the option of using freeze branding as a way to show proof of ownership of their livestock. Under House Bill 1166, freeze branding became a legal ...

SIMPSON — To brand or not to brand? In some Midwestern states, that question has largely been answered in the negative. While cattle branding still takes place in Illinois, many producers have ...

“Freeze branding is an excellent way to permanently identify cattle,” said MU Extension ag business specialist Rachel Hopkins. The process involves chilling branding irons with liquid nitrogen or dry ...

Hot iron branding of livestock is the oldest form of permanent identification and has been used for a long time in the western United States as proof of ownership. Freeze branding is relatively ...

Southwest Missouri beef cattle producers have shown a great interest in branding their cattle this winter and spring following several instances of cattle theft. With that growing interest in branding ...

About 5%2C000 brands are registered in Missouri A cow/calf pair can go for %241%2C500-%241%2C800 Farmers form neighborhood watches to deter rustlers The Kleiboeker ...