Show wasteful branding I 1 cuts Stock mens profit the stock raisers of america are losing more than a year by faulty branding considered necessary on the ranges to identify ownership and required by law in some sections it is possible to brand cattle without material damage to the hide the value of the hide represents 50 per cent of the products byproducts by and the purchase price of all cattle is determined by value of by prod cuts as well as meat this makes it essential that when branding is desirable si that the brands be as small as possible and placed place d on jaws neck or that acid branding be used in the past due to direct market value of hides producers have paid little attention to the condition of the hide ticks grubs and brands which had ruined hide were not 5 checked area indicates location of quality hide dots indicate proper brand area considered seriously the attitude has been when we get paid a good price for hides we will turn out a quality hide despite the justice in this attitude the farmer not only is losing 10 million dollars annually but the men in service are out 3 million pair of shoes and rationing of df civilian shoes must continue |