"Branding is a long-recognized and widely used means of dentifiying livestock. It is an excellent method of identifying ownership, and good legible brands may offer protection against livestock theft. In range areas, ...

Freeze branding as a method of livestock identification has been received with enthusiasm. When super-cold or chilled branding irons are applied to the hide of the animal, the pigment-producing cells are destroyed or ...

"The University of Missouri Extension Centers are located in each of the 114 counties, usually in the county seat town. The following area and state specialists are available by contact through the county office."--First page.

"Individual performance records are useful for selecting superior performing cows and bulls and for culling undesirable animals from the herd. The Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Programs are available to beef cattle ...