Agri Health Heat Detectors for Cattle Breeding
Description
Agri Health Heat Detectors - Mount-Activated Oestrus Detection for Cattle
Agri Health Heat Detectors are tailhead-mounted breeding aids that show when a cow or heifer has been mounted, the clearest sign of standing heat. They are designed for dairy and suckler farmers, herd managers and AI technicians who need reliable oestrus detection without standing and watching the group all day.
Fitted to a clean, dry tailhead, each detector responds to mounting pressure and gives a visual indicator that can be checked during routine inspections. Best for herds running a planned AI or breeding programme where accurate service timing matters.
Key Features
- Mount-activated indicator - triggered by the pressure of mounting behaviour during standing heat.
- Quick visual check - readable at a glance from the tailhead in the yard, parlour or field.
- Simple to fit - applied directly to clean, dry, brushed hair over the tailhead.
- Suits cows and heifers - usable across dairy, beef and replacement heifer groups.
- Supports better AI timing - helps cut missed heats and reduce guesswork around service windows.
- Fits existing routines - works alongside heat records, calendars and herd software.
Specifications
| Brand | Agri Health |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Heat detectors (oestrus detection aid) |
| Category | Agrihealth / livestock breeding |
| Activation | Mount pressure activated |
| Fitting Position | Tailhead |
| Suitable For | Cows and heifers, dairy and beef herds |
| Country of Origin | Argentina |
How to Use
- Restrain the animal safely in a crush, headlock or parlour stall.
- Brush the tailhead thoroughly to remove loose hair, mud and moisture - the surface must be clean and dry.
- Position the detector centrally on the tailhead, in line with the spine, where a mounting animal will make contact.
- Press the detector firmly into place and hold for the time stated on the pack instructions.
- Allow the detector to settle before returning the animal to the group.
- Check detectors at every routine inspection, record activations against each cow number and replace any that are damaged or missing.
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FAQ
How do Agri Health Heat Detectors work?
They are fitted to the tailhead and activated by the pressure of another animal mounting. A cow that stands to be mounted is in standing heat, so an activated detector flags her for service.
Where exactly should the detector be placed?
Centrally on the tailhead, in line with the spine, between the hip bones and the top of the tail. This is the area a mounting animal makes contact with.
Do I need to clip or prepare the area first?
Clipping is not essential, but the tailhead must be brushed clean and completely dry. Mud, grease, loose hair and rain are the main reasons detectors fail to stay on.
Can they be used on heifers as well as cows?
Yes. They are suitable for both cows and maiden heifers in dairy and beef breeding groups.
Will they still work in wet weather or at grass?
Apply in dry conditions wherever possible and allow time to settle before turnout. Detectors applied to wet or muddy hair are far more likely to come off.
Do they replace observation and record keeping?
No. They are an aid to heat detection and work best alongside regular observation and accurate service records.
About Agri Health
Agri Health produces practical animal health and husbandry products for working farms, focusing on simple, dependable tools that slot into daily stock routines. Country of origin: Argentina.