Rurtec Matingmark Harness Buckle Kit for Ram Harness
Description
Rurtec Matingmark Harness Buckle Kit
The Rurtec Matingmark Harness Buckle Kit is a replacement buckle set for Rurtec Matingmark ram mating harnesses. It is made for sheep farmers and shepherds who want to repair or refit an existing marking harness before or during tupping instead of buying a complete new harness.
Best for anyone running a Matingmark crayon system who needs reliable spares on the shelf when a buckle is lost, bent or worn at the busiest point of the mating season.
Key Features
- Replacement spares: Restores a worn Matingmark harness to working order.
- Cost sensible: Refit the harness you already own rather than replacing the whole unit.
- Quick to fit: Threads onto the existing harness straps without specialist tools.
- Season stock item: Worth holding in the shed before tupping starts.
- Rurtec Matingmark range: Part of a New Zealand made livestock mating management system.
Specifications
| Brand | Rurtec |
|---|---|
| Range | Matingmark |
| Product type | Harness buckle kit |
| Use | Ram mating and marking harness |
| Compatibility | Rurtec Matingmark harnesses |
| Category | Agrihealth / livestock equipment |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
How to Use
- Remove the harness from the ram and lay it out flat on a clean surface.
- Unthread and discard the damaged or missing buckle from the strap.
- Thread the replacement buckle onto the strap in the same orientation as the original.
- Refit the harness to the ram and tension it so it is firm but does not restrict movement or breathing.
- Check the fit daily through the mating period and adjust as the ram's condition changes.
- Clean off crayon residue, grease and mud and store dry between seasons.
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FAQ
What is the Rurtec Matingmark Harness Buckle Kit?
It is a replacement buckle kit for Rurtec Matingmark ram marking harnesses, supplied so a harness can be repaired rather than replaced.
Will it fit my harness?
It is intended for use with Rurtec Matingmark harnesses. Compare the kit with the buckle on your current harness before ordering if you are using another system.
Do I need tools to fit it?
No. The buckle threads onto the existing harness strap by hand in the same way as the original component.
Does the kit include a harness or crayon?
No. This is a buckle kit only. Harnesses and marking crayons are supplied separately.
How tight should the harness be on the ram?
Firm enough that it stays in position and holds the crayon against the brisket, but loose enough that the ram can move and breathe freely. Re-check daily during tupping.
How should I store it?
Clean off mud, grease and crayon residue and keep the kit dry and out of direct sunlight between seasons.
About Rurtec
Rurtec is a New Zealand manufacturer of livestock identification and mating management equipment. The Matingmark range of harnesses, crayons and spare parts is used by sheep farmers to record which ewes have been served during tupping.