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Lession from Larry...
Paint Branding Sale Sheep
This info and other historical facts found in catalog provided by Larry Mead, past sale manager.
Step by Step...
• Determine proper placement -
Paint Brands should be at the top of the loin,
just after the last rib... accentuates or gives
the illusion of a long hind saddle!
• Start with your middle number first so
final numbers will be properly centered.
• Make sure person holding sheep has
animal head straight to the back and not
twisted. This ensures lot appears
properly later.
• Place Sub Lines directly below the lot #.
1234
• Sub Lines are applied on animals
that are different than what is listed
in the catalog for that lot.
Could be a different class, age, or
different animal altogether if specific
animal info was provided.
• Futurity nominated animals will have
“F” painted above the lot #. They will
aslo be marked on sale orders.
F
1234
• If animal is painted with incorrect number...
Let incorrect number dry completely.
Come back later and either card out or curry
out the incorrect number, then paint with
correct number instead.
Last Rib
Hip Bones
1234
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At check-in Consignors will get 2 cards for each entry...
1- goes to the show ring for clerks to recording placing
2- goes to paint brand crew when they number or check animals
Options for paint branding entries...
1- gopher crews will be around to number animals and verify ear & scrapie tags
2 - if consignor paints your own,
gopher crews will still pick up your cards and verify ear & scrapie tags
