Question

Why were cattle branded?

Answer 1

Answer:

For livestock owners to be able to identify their livestock from everyone else's.

Explanation:

Humans have been using brands to identify livestock animals for thousands of years. In ancient times it was more of a ritualistic act. During the Middle Ages in Europe, hot branding was used to identify the owner of livestock. In the American West branding is often associated with trail drives and cattle rustlers.

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