{"product_id":"fil-tell-tail-paint-livestock-marking-paint","title":"FIL Tell Tail Paint Livestock Marking Paint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFIL Tell Tail Paint - Tail Head Marking Paint For Livestock\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFIL Tell Tail Paint is a livestock marking paint applied to the tail head of cattle and other stock, most often as a heat detection aid. It is best for dairy and beef farmers who need a clear, low-handling way to see which animals have been mounted and rubbed, and it doubles as a temporary identification marker on the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stripe is applied along the tail head; as other animals mount, the paint rubs away and the change is visible across the paddock. Made in New Zealand by FIL, a manufacturer specialising in farm hygiene and livestock marking products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat detection aid\u003c\/strong\u003e - rubbing and wear on the tail head stripe is easy to read at a distance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary stock identification\u003c\/strong\u003e - mark groups for drafting, drenching or treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple application\u003c\/strong\u003e - apply by hand, brush or applicator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright, visible marking\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick checks during daily rounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e by FIL for working farms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and stock care essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTell Tail Paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivestock tail marking paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat detection and stock identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand, brush or applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle and general livestock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely in a crush or race before working near the hindquarters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sure the tail head is clean and dry, brushing off loose mud or dust.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply a generous stripe of paint along the tail head using your hand, a brush or an applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow the paint to dry before the animal returns to the paddock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck marked stock at each round and note any animals whose paint has been rubbed away.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefresh the stripe as it wears, and replace the lid firmly between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is FIL Tell Tail Paint used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a livestock marking paint applied to the tail head, mainly as a heat detection aid and for temporary stock identification during drafting, drenching or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does tail paint show heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stripe of paint is applied along the tail head. When other animals mount, the rubbing wears the paint away, so a disturbed or missing stripe indicates activity worth investigating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I apply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestrain the animal safely, make sure the tail head is clean and dry, then work the paint along the tail head by hand, brush or applicator and allow it to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should the paint be refreshed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck marked stock at every round and top up the stripe as it wears. Wear rates vary with weather, coat condition and stocking density.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on animals other than cattle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed as a general livestock marking paint and is most commonly used on cattle. Follow the directions printed on the container for the stock you are marking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace the lid firmly after use, store out of direct sunlight and away from frost, and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout FIL\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFIL is a New Zealand manufacturer of farm hygiene, animal health and livestock marking products. 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