Goggles and gloves for handling coolant. Chute or other restraining facility. Some method of restraint should be provided. The squeeze chute is very desirable for cows and heifers. Calves may be tied snugly against a fence or wall for ample restraint.
Cattle clippers and grooming brush.
There are two types of coolants used in freeze branding cattle. Liquid nitrogen coolant has been more widely used because it is the refrigerant used for storing frozen semen and is more readily available in most areas. Liquid nitrogen is also more convenient to use and requires less time to recool branding irons between animals. When liquid nitrogen is used, pour the solution into the insulated cooler to a depth of one inch greater than the thickness of the branding irons. Next place the warm branding irons in the coolant.