The History of Branding

Branding began in ancient Egypt when farmers needed a reliable way to identify their cows from those of their neighbors. Eventually, they decided that using a white-hot iron to permanently mark their cattle was the best approach. Soon thereafter, consumers began to realize that the cows that supplied the best milk and meat typically had the same marks. Thus, the concept of the premium brand was born and the farmers that took better care of their livestock were able to command higher prices.