Morven Branding Board
Morven, South West

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07 4654 7771
tourism@murweh.qld.gov.au
www.murweh.qld.gov.au

Description

Visit the Morven Branding Board because the branding of cattle is an integral part of raising cattle. The 'brands' are unique designs that belong to each cattle property.

In the past, using a hot branding iron, the brands were branded onto the skin of the cattle, as proof of ownership of that particular Stations' cattle. Today many owners now use indelible ink stencils to 'brand' their cattle. A recent innovation is to insert micro chips under the skin of the cattle.

To celebrate the year of the Outback in 2002, a re-enactment of the Harry Redford Cattle Drive was carried out. As the Cattle Drive travelled through Morven, the Community got together to celebrate the occasion, by burning their local cattle brands into a piece of bloodwood 'The Branding Board'.

The branding Board is a collection of Brands from the surrounding properties who paid to have their mark placed on this board. Monies raised were then donated to the Starlight Foundation. Please take a look at each brand and you will notice some innovative designs. For cattle people often a quick glance at the brands is all they need to recognise the station that the cattle have come from.

Property Details

Facilities

• Shaded Area
• Sheltered Area

Activities

• Walking

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome. Children enjoy learning about the branding process.

Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets are allowed, however, must be restrained at all times.

How To Get There:
If arriving from Charleville the Morven Branding Board is located within Morven town precinct on the left hand side of the road past the Morven Museum.
If arriving from Mitchell the Morven Branding Board is located within Morven town precinct on the right hand side of the road before the Morven Museum.

Free Entry