All have allowed for manipulation and left herds open to theft and fraud — a reality in ranching that has existed as long as the ranches themselves. The cows at the Double R Ranch receive a brand with a unique number for individual identification. In addition, a brand is useful for traceability purposes. At times, the ranch of origin needs to be determined. The brand and accompanying documents can be utilized to trace the cattle back to the original ranch.
Ear tags and electronic ID tags display the unique identification but unlike a brand, are not permanent and therefore not dependable if used on their own. Laws and regulations are in place to ensure the proper use of brands and to monitor cattle shipment across the country. Brand inspections conducted by State Brand Inspectors are required when cattle leave the state, are shipped to be harvested, or when ownership is changed.
The Brand Inspector will visually analyze the cattle, checking brands and physical characteristics, and issue a certificate allowing the shipment of the cattle. Arrange the letters, numbers or symbols in one of the order conventions used for reading a brand. Brands are read from left to right if placing the letters horizontally. Brands are read from top to bottom if placing the letters or numbers vertically.
Brands are read from outside to inside when using letters or numbers encased in shapes. For instance, if the letter S is placed inside a circle, it is read as Circle S. Place the letters or numbers on their side for a "lazy" indication, such as the Lazy Z, as an alternative. Letters and numbers that are reversed are called Reverse B or Crazy B. What kind of brand would you design? Let me know in the comments section below. Email Address:. Sign Up. Together with my horse, Whiskey, we tell the stories of the American West and the Cowboys who feed a nation.
Espiritu de Jesus. It was a J connected to an E. Like Like. Spaniards bring their branding practices to New Spain In New Spain, each cattle owner was required to have a different brand, and each brand was required to be registered in what was undoubtedly the original brand book of the Americas.
An early brand registration granted by the provincial governor of California to a Californio and ranchero named Don Roberto Pardo of the Rancho los Alamitos in what is now modern day Southern California. Note the combination of pictogram and letters. Midth century cattle brands of Victoria County, Texas, relying on the traditional Spanish style. An early Texas brand registration book. Photo courtesy of the University of North Texas.
Images courtesy of American Cowboy magazine. Many brands have 3 units in the design. Few brands have more than 3 units. Sometimes when the letters or symbols are joined, the word "connected" is included in the reading. Use this site to learn about the livestock brand registration process, how to contact your county clerk and to find the form you'll need to register you brand.
For more information, please call the law enforcement department of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, For Oklahoma, go to www.
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