Cattle branding is a process of marking livestock with a unique symbol or design using a hot iron. This industry is a subdivision of the Livestock Services, except Veterinary SIC Code and is primarily focused on providing branding services to cattle owners. The process of cattle branding involves heating a branding iron in a fire until it is red hot and then pressing it onto the animal's skin, leaving a permanent mark. This mark serves as a form of identification and helps prevent theft and loss of livestock. Cattle branding is a traditional practice that has been used for centuries and is still widely used today.