Rurtec Matingmark No Mate Teaser Harness Attachment
Description
Rurtec Matingmark No Mate Harness Attachment
The Rurtec Matingmark No Mate Harness Attachment is a teaser device that fits to the Rurtec Matingmark Harness and physically prevents a ram from mating. It is designed for sheep farmers, pedigree breeders and smallholders who want to use fertile rams as teasers to bring ewes into season, then remove the attachment when it is time for mating to go ahead.
Because it is temporary and fully reversible, it offers a practical alternative to vasectomising a ram. Paired with a Matingmark crayon, it also lets you see at a glance which ewes are cycling or in heat, helping you achieve higher pregnancy rates and increased animal production. Browse more livestock and yard equipment in our Agrihealth collection.
Key Features
- Prevents mating: Physically stops the ram serving ewes while he works as a teaser
- Temporary alternative to vasectomy: No surgery, and fully reversible when you remove the attachment
- Brings ewes into season: Teasing helps tighten cycling and, in turn, the lambing period
- Crayon marking compatible: Used with the Matingmark Harness and crayon to identify cycling or in-heat ewes
- Wide, comfortable straps: Comfortable design that sits well on a working ram
- Highly adjustable: Straps adjust to suit different rams and changing condition
- Long service life: Made to last for years of use without issue
- Made in New Zealand by Rurtec
Specifications
| Brand | Rurtec |
|---|---|
| Product name | Matingmark No Mate Harness Attachment |
| Product type | Teaser harness attachment for rams |
| Compatibility | For use with the Rurtec Matingmark Harness only |
| Straps | Wide and highly adjustable |
| Function | Temporarily prevents mating; removable to allow mating |
| Used with | Matingmark crayons for heat detection marking |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
How to Use
- Fit and adjust the Rurtec Matingmark Harness on the ram in the normal way, ensuring the straps are firm but not tight.
- Insert a Matingmark crayon into the harness so the ram marks the ewes he works.
- Attach the No Mate attachment to the harness so that mating is physically prevented.
- Turn the teaser ram out with the ewes and check him daily, re-adjusting the straps as needed.
- Record marked ewes to identify which animals are cycling or in heat.
- When you are ready for mating, remove the No Mate attachment and allow the ram to serve, or turn out your chosen tups.
- Clean the straps, dry fully and store somewhere dry ready for the next season.
FAQ
What does the No Mate attachment actually do?
It physically prevents the ram from mating, so he can be run with the ewes as a teaser without serving them. Removing the attachment restores normal mating.
Does it fit any ram harness?
No. It is designed only for use with the Rurtec Matingmark Harness, which is sold separately.
Is this an alternative to vasectomising a ram?
Yes, it is intended as a temporary alternative to vasectomising a ram, with the advantage that it is reversible and the ram can be used for mating later.
How do I know which ewes are cycling?
Add a crayon to the Matingmark Harness. The crayon marks the ewes the ram works, so you can easily see which animals are cycling or in heat.
Will it fit different sizes of ram?
The straps are wide and highly adjustable, so the harness and attachment can be set to suit individual rams. Check the fit before turn-out and re-check regularly as condition changes.
How long will it last?
It features a comfortable design with straps made to last for years of use without issue, provided it is cleaned, dried and stored properly between seasons.
About Rurtec
Rurtec is a New Zealand manufacturer of livestock identification and mating equipment. Its Matingmark range of harnesses, crayons and accessories is used by sheep farmers to monitor tupping, record matings and plan lambing with greater accuracy.