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Vet Report: How to prepare for successful freeze branding, Part 1

Dr. April Schilder for the Tri-State Neighbor
Jan 31, 2019
Jan 31, 2019 Updated Feb 14, 2019

Rob Lunds helps with freeze-branding the calves at the Lund ranch south of Wibaux, Mont.

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Dr. April Schilder for the Tri-State Neighbor

If you want to get to know someone really well, have them hold freeze branding irons with you all day.

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