I have used paint and some stick on markers. What if any are the favorites among us for heat detection in your AI program. yes i try to use the good old eyeball but years pass and so is my sight.
Scotty
Scotty
Scotty":2fcsh6l3 said:I have used paint and some stick on markers. What if any are the favorites among us for heat detection in your AI program. yes i try to use the good old eyeball but years pass and so is my sight.
Scotty
MikeC":1jga3qq4 said:Since I breed in Jan-Feb, and it is usually wet during this time of year, good ole southern mud - on the side of the cow - usually is my best indicator.
certherfbeef":q1m50z4a said:MikeC":q1m50z4a said:Since I breed in Jan-Feb, and it is usually wet during this time of year, good ole southern mud - on the side of the cow - usually is my best indicator.
That works here too. But I prefer the estrus alert patches. Lot like KaMar's but won't break when rubbed on a tree.
Red for 1st heat and AI ing. Pink after that for the bull. Serviced more than that they move on...
here is a link for the product: http://www.estrusalert.net/
My Dad is using this stuff on the holsteins, seems to get along ok with it. I havn't tried it: http://www.crinet.com/adetail.htm