The past few weeks have been hectic. The last 2012 and all the 2013 calves have now been weaned and branded. Many cattle farmers have methods of making the process quick and easy. Unfortunately many of these methods include stressing the animal unnecessarily and using a Tazzer strong enough to immobilize an elephant.
Here, the animals are thrown onto their sides, held down, branded and let go. Even though it is quite dangerous, there is a 'wild west' vibe in the air on weaning days. A bit of ego and friendly competition between all the guys, a lot of hard work and good timing all help to defuse the high jinks environment which could easily become dangerous.
Nature has rewarded all the hard work with a double rainbow. Our best efforts couldn't quite capture the complete double rainbow on film but below is what we could manage.
Here, the animals are thrown onto their sides, held down, branded and let go. Even though it is quite dangerous, there is a 'wild west' vibe in the air on weaning days. A bit of ego and friendly competition between all the guys, a lot of hard work and good timing all help to defuse the high jinks environment which could easily become dangerous.
Nature has rewarded all the hard work with a double rainbow. Our best efforts couldn't quite capture the complete double rainbow on film but below is what we could manage.
