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Cattle Brands Reflect Local Ranching Traditions in El Paso
In El Paso County Texas branding remains a lived tradition with 153 registered designs. Cowboys like Lloyd Otten and John Orr keep old brand lore while adopting modern irons. Ranchers discuss timing and methods from hot irons to nitrogen and illustrate the cross border influence on branding practices.
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EL Paso
Lloyd Otten
Otten
Larry
Otteh
Lower Valley
Texas
George Porter
Fabens
Porter
Black
Larry Otten