{"product_id":"shoof-chinball-harness-bull-mating-marker-for-cattle","title":"Shoof Chinball Harness Bull Mating Marker for Cattle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Chinball Harness - Simple, Visual Heat Detection for Cattle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shoof Chinball Harness is a robust harness-halter worn by a bull, fitted with a cone-shaped device underneath that holds a freely rotating ball and a reservoir of ink. It is used by dairy and beef farmers to identify which cows have been mated: as the bull mounts, the ball rolls and transfers ink onto the cow's back, exactly like a ballpoint pen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a cow is properly in season she will receive very clearly identifiable back markings from the bull wearing the device, giving an at-a-glance record of mating activity without any electronics, batteries or software. It is best for herds using natural service bulls, and for anyone who wants a straightforward visual check on returns and breeding activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallpoint principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a freely rotating ball inside a cone-shaped device transfers ink cleanly onto the cow's back\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel ball container:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard-wearing reservoir that can be filled with ink of the desired colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e each 0.5-litre fill is enough to mark 25-30 cows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust harness-halter:\u003c\/strong\u003e built to stay in place on a working bull out with the herd\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e use different ink colours for different bulls or mating periods to keep records clear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo technology required:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing to charge, pair or maintain beyond refilling and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinball Harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBull mating marker harness-halter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarking mechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreely rotating ball in a cone-shaped device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFill volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCows marked per fill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill with ink of the desired colour\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\u003eFill the stainless steel container with ink of your chosen colour.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the harness-halter to the bull so it sits securely, with the cone-shaped chin device positioned beneath the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck that the ball rotates freely in its housing before turning the bull out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn the bull out with the herd and inspect cows daily for markings on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord marked cows as served, and watch for repeat markings that may indicate a return.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop up the ink as the level drops, and clean the unit before storing it between mating periods.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more farm and livestock equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Shoof Chinball Harness work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works on the same principle as a ballpoint pen. A freely rotating ball sits in a cone-shaped device under the bull's chin, and as the bull mounts a cow the ball rolls and transfers ink onto her back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cows will one fill mark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 0.5-litre fill is enough to mark 25-30 cows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour ink can I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stainless steel ball container can be filled with ink of the desired colour, so you can use different colours for different bulls or mating periods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tell me when a cow is in season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a cow is properly in season she will receive very clearly identifiable back markings from the bull wearing the device, so the markings act as a visual indicator of mating activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ink included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInk is supplied separately unless stated in the listing, so order a refill at the same time if you do not already have some on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it leaking or clogging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the ball rotates freely before each use, keep the container topped up rather than letting it run dry, and clean the unit before storing it at the end of a mating period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof is a New Zealand livestock equipment brand known for practical, hard-wearing tools used on dairy and beef farms, in yards and by veterinary professionals. 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