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ESTROTECT™ Heat Detection Patches for Dairy and Beef Cattle

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Price range: $6.75 through $89.50

ESTROTECT™ Breeding Indicators help dairy and beef producers accurately detect heat, monitor estrus intensity, and make better breeding decisions. These easy-to-read heat detection patches scratch off to expose a bright fluorescent color when cows or heifers are mounted. As additional mountings occur, more color is exposed, making it easier to identify animals showing stronger heat activity.

ESTROTECT patches are ideal for use with timed AI programs, Ovsynch protocols, and after breeding to monitor return heats.

  • Scratches off to expose brilliant color when cows or heifers are mounted
  • More mounting activity exposes more color for easier heat detection
  • Useful after breeding to monitor return heats and estrus cycles
  • Bright fluorescent colors are easy to read from a distance
  • Cleaning brush available to improve patch adhesion before application

 

Description

ESTROTECT Breeding Indicators are proven heat detection patches designed for dairy and beef producers who want a simple, accurate way to monitor estrus activity.

When cows or heifers are mounted, the silver coating scratches off to reveal a bright fluorescent color underneath. Additional mountings expose more color, making it easy to identify the animals showing the strongest estrus intensity.

When more than 50% of the patch is rubbed off, the cow or heifer is typically in optimal heat and ready to breed.

ESTROTECT patches fit easily into a variety of breeding programs and are commonly used:

  • During Ovsynch and synchronization protocols
  • Before breeding to identify standing heat
  • After breeding to monitor return heats
  • To help identify cows that may be pregnant
  • To identify potential embryonic loss in confirmed pregnancies

If a patch remains unchanged after breeding, the animal can often be assumed pregnant. If the patch shows new rubbing activity after pregnancy confirmation, it may indicate she has returned to heat.

For best adhesion, clean the tailhead area before applying patches. A cleaning brush is available to remove dirt, manure and loose hair before application.

Directions for Use

  1. Clean the tailhead area thoroughly before application.
  2. Use a cleaning brush to remove dirt, loose hair and debris.
  3. Apply the ESTROTECT patch firmly to a dry, clean tailhead area.
  4. Monitor patches daily for color exposure and rubbing activity.
  5. When more than 50% of the patch is rubbed off, the cow or heifer is likely in standing heat and ready to breed.
  6. Continue monitoring after breeding to identify return heats or possible embryonic loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do ESTROTECT patches work?
The top silver coating scratches off during mounting activity, exposing a bright fluorescent color underneath. More mounting activity results in greater color exposure.

When should I breed based on the patch?
When more than 50% of the patch has been rubbed off, the cow or heifer is generally in optimal heat and ready to breed.

Can ESTROTECT be used with Ovsynch programs?
Yes. ESTROTECT™ patches are commonly used with Ovsynch, timed AI and other synchronization protocols to help identify cows showing heat activity.

Can ESTROTECT help identify pregnancies?
Yes. If a patch remains unchanged after breeding, it may indicate the animal is pregnant because she has not returned to heat.

Can ESTROTECT identify embryonic loss?
Yes. If a confirmed pregnant cow shows new patch activity, it may indicate she has returned to heat and is no longer pregnant.

Should I use a cleaning brush before applying patches?
Yes. Cleaning the tailhead area before application can improve patch adhesion and help the patch stay in place longer.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 5 × 0.5 in
Options

Orange, Lime Green, Fuchsia, Blue, Estrotect Cleaning Brush

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