{"product_id":"rurtec-matingmark-no-mate-teaser-harness-attachment","title":"Rurtec Matingmark No Mate Teaser Harness Attachment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRurtec Matingmark No Mate Harness Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents mating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physically stops the ram serving ewes while he works as a teaser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary alternative to vasectomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e No surgery, and fully reversible when you remove the attachment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings ewes into season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teasing helps tighten cycling and, in turn, the lambing period\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrayon marking compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used with the Matingmark Harness and crayon to identify cycling or in-heat ewes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide, comfortable straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable design that sits well on a working ram\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly adjustable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straps adjust to suit different rams and changing condition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to last for years of use without issue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rurtec\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRurtec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatingmark No Mate Harness Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeaser harness attachment for rams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor use with the Rurtec Matingmark Harness only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStraps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide and highly adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporarily prevents mating; removable to allow mating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUsed with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatingmark crayons for heat detection marking\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 \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit and adjust the Rurtec Matingmark Harness on the ram in the normal way, ensuring the straps are firm but not tight.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsert a Matingmark crayon into the harness so the ram marks the ewes he works.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttach the No Mate attachment to the harness so that mating is physically prevented.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn the teaser ram out with the ewes and check him daily, re-adjusting the straps as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord marked ewes to identify which animals are cycling or in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen you are ready for mating, remove the No Mate attachment and allow the ram to serve, or turn out your chosen tups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean the straps, dry fully and store somewhere dry ready for the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the No Mate attachment actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit any ram harness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is designed only for use with the Rurtec Matingmark Harness, which is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an alternative to vasectomising a ram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know which ewes are cycling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit different sizes of ram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Rurtec\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRurtec is a New Zealand manufacturer of livestock identification and mating equipment. 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