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Freeze branding set #0-9 4" complete cattle horse dairy
"Freeze Branding" Set - 4" Size
This listing is for a BRAND NEW set of 4" number brands for Freeze Branding.
In the process of Freeze Branding, super-chilled irons are applied to the hide of an animal, altering the pigment-producing cells of the hair. As a result, the hair that grows back in the branded area will be white. In light-colored animals, the branding iron can be applied for a longer amount of time to destroy hair growth altogether, producing a mark similar to one made with a hot iron.
Freeze branding of livestock has become popular for several reasons:
1. The brand is more legible throughout the year than a hot brand.
2. Freeze branding is less painful and does not result in sores and fly problems.
3. A properly applied freeze brand causes no permanent damage to the skin that interferes with leather quality.
It should be noted, however, that freeze branding does require more time and skill than traditional methods. Also, livestock absolutely must be restrained during freeze branding.
BRANDING IRONS: Freeze Brands are constructed from high-quality copper alloy for maximum temperature holding capacity. The faces of the irons are slightly rounded to insure uniform transfer and are available in wide-face for cattle and narrow-face for horses. Figures three inches in height are recommended for calves, and four inches for older stock. For horses, two-inch characters will be sufficient.
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In the process of Freeze Branding, super-chilled irons are applied to the hide of an animal, altering the pigment-producing cells of the hair. As a result, the hair that grows back in the branded area will be white. In light-colored animals, the branding iron can be applied for a longer period of time to destroy hair growth altogether, producing a mark similar to one made with a hot iron. Freeze branding of livestock has become popular for several reasons.
1. The brand is more legible throughout the year than a hot brand.
2. Freeze branding is less painful and does not result in sores and fly problems.
3. A properly applied freeze brand causes no permanent damage to the skin that interferes with leather quality.
It should be noted however, that freeze branding does require more time and skill than traditional methods. Also, livestock absolutely must be restrained during freeze branding.
Stone s Freeze Brands are heavily constructed from high-quality copper alloy for maximum temperature holding capacity. The faces of our irons are slightly rounded to insure uniform transfer and are available in wide-face for cattle and narrow-face for horses. Figures three inches in height are recommended for calves and four inches for older stock. For horses, two-inch characters will be sufficient.
As a refrigerant, you can use either liquid nitrogen or dry ice and alcohol. Many have found it easier to get good results from dry ice and alcohol. Liquid nitrogen, however, takes less time to brand and to re-cool your iron for the next animal. You may find it somewhat more readily available, as well. Liquid nitrogen may be obtained from artificial insemination firms, who use it to store frozen cattle semen. Some welding supply distributors will also carry liquid nitrogen as well as dry ice. Dry ice may also be available from frozen food handlers. Dry ice must be used in a solution of alcohol. Methyl, Ethyl, or Isopropyl Alcohol may be used, 99% is recommended but acceptable results have been attained with as little as 95% strength alcohol. The most important thing is that the alcohol strength is strong enough to prevent it from freezing. While 95% is more readily available, 99% is preferred and may be found at your local Farm/Livestock supplier or Drug store. Acetone and Gasoline should NOT be used as coolant solution, due to danger of an explosion!
You will also need an insulated container for the refrigerant. This should be large enough to keep all of the irons submerged. A large Styrofoam picnic cooler works well but should be encased in wood or placed in another container because Styrofoam breaks easily. As much as possible, the top opening of the container should be covered with insulating material. If using dry ice, an additional will be needed prior to use.
Fill the insulated container with enough alcohol to cover the irons. You will need about 15-20 pounds of dry ice, part of which should be broken into small pieces for rapid cooling. Leaving the rest in larger pieces for sustained cooling. Using gloves to prevent freeze burn, add dry ice to the alcohol. This will immediately cause a rapid bubbling action to take place. Within five minutes this action will have leveled off, indicating that solution is thoroughly chilled. Some solid pieces of dry ice should remain in the solution. When you place the irons in the solution, rapid bubbling will resume around them. In about 10 minutes, this action will have leveled off, indicating that the irons have reached the proper temperature. After using an iron, return it to the solution immediately. It will take 4-5 minutes for the bubbling to level off again, indicating that the iron has returned to its proper temperature.
Preparation of Liquid Nitrogen:
Place the irons in the insulated container and cover the faces of the irons by at least one inch with liquid nitrogen. Violent bubbling will occur; use eye protection!. When this bubbling stops, the irons are ready for use. After using an iron, return it to the container. It will be re-cooled within 20 seconds, when the bubbles once again recede.
Procedure: Restrain the animal in a squeeze chute or other restraining device. Only very small calves should be manually restrained. Freeze branding takes longer than traditional methods and movement of the iron can spoil the brand. Clip, clean and wet the area as just described. Press the super-chilled brand firmly with both hands to the wetted side of the animal, using a slight rocking motion. Without allowing the face of the iron to lose contact with the skin. Use a timer or watch to obtain proper application time. Refer to the following chart for correct application time.
