Cattle Branding - The How and the Why
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- Branding time is always a source of controversy on the ranch and today we address that by answering why we brand our calves and cattle. From bringing in the herd to vaccines to banding versus castration, today we take a look at this years branding and answer some burning questions.
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Our Wyoming Life features our Wyoming ranch and our ranch family. Giving you a look into the workings of ranching from raising cattle to raising and harvesting crops. Erin will join you weekly out of the garden, showing you how she helps provide for our family through growing produce and selling at local farmers markets, and Mike will take you along as he tends to the animals and land of ranch, from calving to fencing to planting and harvesting hay in a documentary style.
Mike, not only was this video highly informative, but it is clear you have a heartfelt affection for each one of your animals, and that you have their well-being paramount in your heart and mind. You and your family demonstrate these values as you work so hard and so sacrificially to protect them and your ranch. Thank you.
Animal welfare is our highest priority. Thanks for watching. -Mike
@@OurWyomingLife Love your channel was born on a farm your life suulf6 have been mine.love you Mike keep it going Jonathan from Arkansas
I totally agree with you.
@@diskgrind3410 Thank you
Wow. Sounds like you are the one lacking compassion.
Mike, your a natural teacher, broadcaster, and rancher. Keep up the good work. Your educating America. Thanks.
Thank you Sir. Mike
No joke, I'm guessing he was a writer // copy editer or something. TOO good to just be 'chance.'
I watched a lot of the live feed of branding day. You could see how carefully y'all attend to the health of your cows and calves. That was heavy, dangerous work. Thank goodness for the squeeze chute thing. Today's video answered a lot of my questions! I have chickens. The heaviest equipment we use is a fishing net lol.
Mike, great video as always! Branding is truly a tradition of the American West and is a part of the "cowboy" way of life. This spring I helped with several brandings in the Nebraska Sandhills (one of the great ranching regions of the world along with the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming where your at) and it was a great experience. Its always great to see neighbors helping neighbors gather, sort, brand, vaccinate, cut, and yes even celebrate together. Being one of the guys of got to hold down calves, let me tell you it is not an easy job but it has to get done. I'm glad you brought up the subject of cattle rustling as it is still a major issue. I hope as a producer myself that my family and I never experience it in my lifetime. I know too many people who have had thousands of dollars worth of cattle stolen out from under them. I hope that you never have to experience it either and that Brand Inspectors keep doing their job, even though they may seem like a burden at times.
Great research into branding and why. Thanks Mike.
You do an EXCELLENT job explaining the process and necessity of branding. There is so much thought that goes into the process of inflicting pain on something to try and make it as seamless as possible especially when it means keeping what's yours identified as yours. Thank you for keeping you and your family's values so high!
Your way of explaining is to the point, precise and very well executed. I am a city dweller but I can understand your work schedule, life and all. Stay bless my friend. May God protect you and your family.
Another informative, useful video. You have a lot of practical knowledge! Grandpa would be proud of the way you manage the ranch/herd.
Mike your voice is awesome.
It’s like a Wyoming cowboy voice.
No bullshiz, no filibuster. Just truth and facts.
As for branding I’m only for it when my dad gives them a burn salve afterwards.
I know how much getting a small burn hurts me so I wouldn’t want to burn something without some sort of pain relief.
Ron Tiemens comment says it all, what a great video as always Mike. Hope all is going well for Erin and the farm store sure wishing I lived closer. Big thanks for taking us along with you have a blessed week.
Thanks for watching Tricia- Mike
This was very informative, and you did a great job addressing individual questions/concerns people may have. Thank you for taking us along!
Great video guys. Very educational to those who don’t understand the concept of branding. My brothers and I really do enjoy watching your videos.
While I remain uncomfortable with branding and don't consider its long history to necessarily be a point in its favour (a lot of bad things have been around for thousands of years, as well), I do appreciate how informative this video is. You explain clearly why you practice branding of cattle, and while I don't think the calves truly forget it ever happened, I appreciate that you recognise their pain during the procedure and appear to do what you can to keep their pain and discomfort to a minimum, while also keeping everyone involved as safe as possible (calves included). I also appreciate that your cattle look (at least to my untrained eyes) healthy and that they get to run around lots in open fields.
As long as we're eating meat from captive animals, I think the least we can do is give them the best lives possible before we literally take everything they have and are. I know a lot of places don't do this, but from this short video it looks like you try, and I thank you for that.
EXUSE ME cattle are important this keep them safe you insulting farmers
@@glenwason7946 Excuse me? Did you even read my comment or just the first six words?
@@seleuf I agree with you 100%. It is so painful to see this still happening today, even though he didn't mention the branding by the freezing with nitrogen, is it as painful as the burning or less, or no pain at all? could u plz clarify more to me.
freeze is shown to be less painful but still hurts like shit
Great video Mike. I always learn something new when I watch your videos
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching. -Mike
@@OurWyomingLife anytime
Man i REALLY LOVE the way he explains everything AND makes it clear to understand.... THANK YOU AND YOUR family FOR wat y'all DO! Y'all are truly a special breed of people AND God willing hopefully will NEVER EVER die OUT.... THANKS AGAIN!!
Fantastic video! History, current events, the why and you do it so well!
Hi again! Great info Mike especially for those who might not know. Hope you've gotten a little more sleep now that calving and branding is over. Thx for the vids through the processes on your place. Looking forward to what's next. Happy summer finally!!
Thanks C C- Mike
I really admire you and your bride, Mike. Your videos take be back 50+ years when I was involved in the cattle business. Much obliged for sharing and blessings to you and yours. 🤠
You sound like a guy that would be cool to hear stories from.
The saying, "Trust your neighbors and brand your cattle" has a meaning.
Regards from The Diamond Cross Ranch in Birney MT!! Good video neighbor!
Thank you Mike I really enjoy your quick videos and information thank you
Man I'm from Bulgaria and just wanted to see why we brand our animals.
Damned lucky to have seen you. Extremely well said and done video, very informative and well-rounded.
Another great and informative video, Mike! Have a great day and a great week!
Thank You Debrah, and same to you- Mike
Glad to see you guys back Mike!!!! I thought u had a live stream this morning
Interesting and informative as always, people who deal with animals understand this very important set of procedures, thanks for taking the time to illustrate this
Thank you for watching- Mike
Thank you for helping me to understand the reasoning for branding. I didn’t think I would agree with it but I do know that you’ve explained it so well. Love Chicago grandma
Good evening, and thank you for all this information. I've worked on a farm that confines these beautiful animals to a high density of indoor living spaces. Love a pasture-base rancher that allows animals to graze outdoors. Plus, you and Erin take the weather seriously and do whatever to protect your animals , crops and your land. I working on my on project of running a Foundation for Dairy cows.
I love the content, keep it up! It's amazing.
Thanks You for watching JakeLens- Mike
I don’t know how I end up on this video but WOW I’m glad I did. Very well put together video. Thank you
So much great information, compassion and lots of hard work...great video Mike!!
Thanks Susan. Mike
Great video! Cattle rustling does happen! My friends has that happen years ago, when calves were bringing a decent price. They were stolen right out of the barn! Lucky she had pictures and ear tags to help identify her calves and the stockyard employee's thought something was odd. My friends have a small dairy in Wisconsin. Thanks again for the video.
Mike, can you guys do a video about the lead steers? Whats the purpose? How do you pick them? How long do you keep them on the ranch?
I'm watching all your videos from South America Paraguay
My twelve year old son asked why branding, and your video was very helpful to explain to him. Thank you!
Who knew? Not me. Thanks for information straight from the source.
As a kid We always worked calves thrown and held on ground by two cowboys. Branding irons brought from an open fire . The words “ hot iron” got everyone’s attention. Looking back it amazing no one got branded in the process.
Great video!! Very informative! Thanks again for your time !
Thanks for watching- Mike
Great video Mike! I learned a bit today!
Wow alot of good information I never even new about. Thanks for the insite. :)
Your very welcome Davina! Thanks for watching. -Mike
Wow, that was a great video Mike!! Like always, learning something new today. Don't know how you find time for these great videos.
Thanks John.- Mike
Great video with lots of love and care clearly devoted to the beautiful farm and stock your stepfather passed down to you three.
Very informative mate!
Thanks kindly,
Brent
Australia
I have no idea of how I ended up watching this video but I stayed through the whole thing because of how well made it is!
This is very educating, thanks!
Great explanation, Mike
Another great video, Mike....thanks for your Channel.
Knowledge is power. Great video Mike. That takes some big gonads to russell cattle.
Yes knowledge is power, Lorie.
Talk about just jumping in to see how deep it is, huh Mike and Erin(sp?)!? I think during my first calving, I would literally worry myself sick. Thank God, there are people like you out there, because I think all people could do whatever the job, but some don't have the same passion, for all the different jobs needing done. No doubt, her Father-in-Law left it to very capable people, awesome stuff guys!
The quality of the 2 videos I have seen on your channel is fantastic.
Thanks for watching- Mike
You give us more than we deserve, and we thank you. BTW, yesterday was also my birthday :) Best wishes and thanks again.
Happy Burthday Steve- Mike
Thanks for the great content Mike!!
Thank You and thanks for watching- Mike
I just started watching your videos Mike about a week ago or so and I really enjoy your videos
I love the way you present in your videos...the way you do it explaining the negative and positive side of farming, should answer everyone's questions about farming and living....
Thanks for watching Jeff. Mike
Thanks Mike...very informative...hope all is going well with you and Erin and the kids...looks like you guys are super busy...always a good thing...remember things happen for a reason...we may not like it at the time...but down the road we see the reason why....Thanks again for the vid Mike...much appreciated!!
Thank You for watching- Mike
Excellent and informative. Thank you.
This was an amazing video. It is sad that cattle rustling is still a serious problem. I completely understand the necessity of branding especially hot iron branding. Fortunately, the procedure does not last long.
You guys are brabe hanging this video here knowing it could cost you followers that thinks this procedure is kind of abuse to the animal. I find it very interesting informative and very well done. Keep making this extraordinary job you are doing with the animals, your kids and showing/teaching the rest of the world what is the ranch life.
Great video, Mike. Goooood info.
Love your videos!
Very informative video. Thanks
Coffee and an OWL video, morning complete !
Mike, you are a great communicator, you must have done this in your previous life. Good work.
Very good video, cattle rustling in kinda big out here in northern Nevada as well. We brand our cows and this year we had to brand our bottle baby calf who was getting to big to have around the house, I felt worse then normal since he is like a big pet but within 15 minutes he came on up and started rubbing and loving on me, I don't think they live in the past or think much about it after it's over.
Thanks for watching and sharing- Mike
used to help out on a familys friends dairy farm, she once said that she would loose 5-10 calves every year do to theft before she started branding which they were initially against
Great information Mike. I know the process costs and any good rancher is not going to perform a procedure that wastes money on the ranch. This is a good protection on investment. Thanks for the post and the history lesson.
Thanks Mike great information
Thanks for watching- Mike
Love the vids
Thanks for watching. -Mike
I believe this is my favorite video to date.
Mike H, glad you liked it, and thanks for watching- Mike
So much work!
Searing the steak when they’re young and searing the steak at the end of their life. Ahaha all jokes aside, everyone needs to know where there meat and everything else they eat come from. A lot of people don’t realize the process Farmers and Agriculturists have to go through to produce the products that are on the store shelves. Thanks for sharing this content with us. Very informative!
Love your videos
So educational. :)
Thanks for watching. -Mike
Another great video........thank you
Your welcome, and thanks for watching- Mike
Great informative video as aways. Mike what was final calf count ? How many have yet to calf?
Thanks for another great video. Always enjoy learning more about ranching. I branded a Ribeye steak yesterday. Put my grills signature on it, and then ate it. : )
Hope that steak was good! Thanks for watching Mike
We have a 700 cow dairy herd that does not go out to pasture, as we live in a desert environment in Israel. Up until recently we did only freeze branding, but now have moved on to a belt around the neck with plastic numbers. This is a result of calls to stop branding altogether. We have been doing this for a few months now, but are not very satisfied with the results. I have seen several cows rip the belt with the numbers off, and am extremely fearful of the day that a cow will not be able to rip it off, and be strangled by it. We are giving the new method a few more months before a final decision. The milk factory wants us to use this new method in order to deflect criticism from vegan critics.
I think you are entirely correct that branding is a much more humane way to deal with the identification of cattle. Nobody here with dairy herds does hot branding. Beef herds are hot branded. For identification purposes in the milking parlor each cow has a RFID chip in a sturdy blue case tied around the leg of the cow.
Great video Mike. Growing up I loved helping my uncle brand. We roped and dragged until I was in high school and then he bought a chute similar to yours. Not as much, but you were less likely to get kicked!
Getting kicked or stepped on isnt a fun experiece. Thanks for watching Mike
Well said!
We used to put a tattoo on the inside of the ear. It was permanent even if you had to shave the hair later to see it.
Gaines Arnold and very impractical to range cattle as it is impossible to see from any distance whatsoever
@@robgriz72 Of course. My comment was just in light of what else is done to identify permanently not as best practice in all cases.
Excellent job! 🦉 VERY WELL DONE. 😎 🌟 Stars ✨ 🦌🐂🐃
Very educational video Mike. Thanks.
Thank you, Rick. Mike
I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law. The ranch is in good hands though. Thanks for all your videos.
Great show thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching. Mike
Thank you mike
Thank you for watching- Mike
You are doing a great job as a Rancher love your videos. You could definitely take over for Orion Samuelson when he retires with that voice, I see why you were in Radio before you came to Ranching.
This was a great video. I understand why they do it. I end up with cows on my property all the time to eat grass and drink out of my pond on my 5 acres and I know where they are coming from for the most part but it helps to see the brands because I once had 5 cows come from the back portion of my property and I thought I knew who they belonged to but I was wrong. I left them and not two long the owner came down the road looking. I have a German Shepherd and she herds them in one spot and we just wait for the owners to come to get them. I'm in the process of fencing because they are big and it is just me and I don't want to get hurt. You are so right about cattle thieves and boy do we have them in Texas.
great video--thank you
Thanks for watching. -Mike
2:49 the cow just causally relieving herself near everyone else🤣
Thanks for another great video.
Don't you wish branding went as fast as this video?
Fantastic video as always, very informative. I love your analogy of leaving your TV (cow) in the field. If only people would actually write down their serial numbers for all their electronic products, i.e. phones, computer and TV's they might get them back when police recover them.
I love 💕 cows and yesterday was my birthday and a calve was born on my birthday yesterday :D
Happy Birthday and congrats on the calf! Thanks for watching. -Mike
Happy birthday and congratulations on the new member.
Happy Birthday !
Yaaay happy birthday!!
Keep America moving. Thanks to all the Farmers, Rustlers and Ranchers that have to keep this countries agriculture going everyday through all weather and Holiday's!
Another good video 👍🏻
Thanks Jim- Mike
Wow Mike I did not know that about the Castraition of the Bulls would make a difference in the taste of meat your videos have so much information I think would be nice for children to learn off these Videos
The Dry ice/ Liquid Nitrogen is essentially a frostbite burn.. Very good, honest info
It sure is. Thanks for poing that out.- Mike
Good stuff.
Thanks again for a good video
Thanks for watching- Mike
Very proud of you and channel very informative love it Mike your videos are. Boss Jonathan from Arkansas
Thanks Jonathan, We try to be as informative and educational as well. Mike
@@OurWyomingLife Thank you Mike born on a farm many many years ago still live the country life
The only life I know .Im 66 fyi
Saludos desde Raleigh, NC. Good Video!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇲🇽
Thanks for watching Angel- Mike
Another awesome video to escape the ordinary. 😆. 👍
Thanks snapstring- Mike
Very Informational
Thanks- Mike