OAR 603-014-0012: Authorized Methods or Processes of Applying Brands

(1) Cattle, horses, mules and asses. The only methods or processes of applying brands to cattle, horses, mules, or asses (and the only methods or processes which shall be legal in Oregon), are: (a) By the use of a hot iron; or (b) By the use of a super-chilled or freeze iron; or (c) By the use of caustic chemicals. (2) Sheep. The only methods or processes of applying brands to sheep (and the only methods or processes which shall be legal in Oregon) are: (a) By the use of paint; (b) By the application of tattoos; (c) By the use of a hot iron or fire-brand; (d) By the use of a super-chilled or freeze iron or instrument; (e) By the use of caustic chemicals.