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Re: [RC] Branding - Karen LyndIs there little pain because the brand is a severe burn (3rd degree), and severe burns cause numbness in the skin and underlying tissue because the nerve endings are damaged or destroyed? So what actually happens is that the horse is burned so badly that they cannot feel pain in that area? Second and third degree burns are susceptible to infection and should be watched carefully.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-caused-by-burns
http://www.bookrags.com/Burn_(injury) Karen Lynd
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From: Valerie Jaques <hammerithot@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 10:52:11 PM Subject: [RC] Branding Just a quick note on the subject. Having assisted with branding of Warmblood horses (I supplied the heat with my forge), I can honestly say that, when properly performed, hot branding causes very little stress and pain for the horse. It's over quickly, and they forget about it almost immediately. I observed the branding of both adult mares and youngsters up to yearlings. Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
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