What do you call the thing ranchers use to mark their cattle?

It is a branding iron as several have already said. The iron is heated and applied. Although it seems harsh to some people, you need to remember that cattle have thick hides — I mean think of some of the leathers we have. read more

It is a branding tool. These days in more intensive non ranch situations, you can use an ear tag or an ear tattoo. There is some risk of infection with hot branding and it lowers the hide value. read more

Since then breeds from England, Europe and India have been introduced, trying to create the best producing cattle that make the best use of the available feed on different ranges. Calf: baby cow. Usually cattlemen plan for their herds to calve (have their young) in the early spring. read more

It's like a metal stamp that burns their logo onto the cattle. read more