Small branding irons from ancient Egypt were likely used to mark the skin of human slaves, a new study suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Brand your cattle always has been good advice, but it is more important in today's markets because of the higher values. A stolen cow can put a thousand dollars or more in a thief's pocket when the ...

Jon Poole stands next to some number branding irons, used for identifying the birth year on cows, in his barn outside of Edna on Tuesday. MORALES — As Jon Poole and Robert Janssen fed their cattle in ...