Chance,
I might get you to give me a hand on my next round if you don't mind, I would rather have someone with experience there. I have seen dogs done, and had some horses done, but it's different when you are on the end of the brand as opposed to observing.
I have access to a dewer (liquid nitrogen tank). I did not use the surgical clippers, because I could not locate any surgical blades locally. The little bit of hair that was left on, did have an effect on the outcome of the brand. Moreso than I would have imagined. I will order some surgical blades before I try again. What dosage of Rompum are you using on a 50# cur? We just used a cc or so of ace orally. My white bulldog required a second dose before he settled down.
Most vets will dispense ace. You need a good relationship with your vet to get Rompum , and a great relationship to get Dermosidan (sp)
