It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed by an animal that had been branded, and smoke was coming out of its nostrils. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "May Allah curse the person who has done this. None of you should brand the face of an animal nor strike it on its face."