Estrotect Heat Detector

Estrotect™ Heat Detectors are an easy to use heat detection aide. They are highly effective and are known to work in all weather conditions. Estrotect™ Heat Detectors are friction-activated patches that need only to be applied once per breeding cycle, and they are self adhesive. Estrotect™ Heat Detectors may minimize "false positives" by their unique product design. Without the use of heat detection, timing of estrus may be missed resulting in production losses and missed breedings. These may be used to determine when it is time for artificial insemination or to determine timing of a natural service breeding.

Indications: Estrotect™ is an economical, simple to use and highly effective heat detection aid. It features simple "scratch-off" technology for superior results in your visual detection program. Estrotect™ was designed to indicate when cows are in standing heat in contrast to only showing when a cow has been mounted once for two or three seconds. More and more of the silver Estrotect™ surface is removed via friction each time a cow or heifer is mounted. When more of the fluorescent color indicator is visible than the silver scratch-off surface, the closer the cow or heifer is to standing heat.

Directions for Use: The detector should be warmed to 100 degrees F or 38 degrees C immediately prior to application. This activates the adhesive and provides instant adhesion at lower temperatures. This can be done numerous ways including putting next to your skin until they are soft and flexible. For large quantities, put the detectors in a small cooler with a hot water bottle or other heat source. Ideal location for placement on the cow is between the hip and tail head with Estrotect™ evenly spaced perpendicular to the spine. Create optimal conditions for adhesion by vigorously brushing the coat in the area you'll place the heat detector – across the backbone on the back half of the cow. Brush with the grain of the hair to remove dirt, dust and shedding/molting hair. Clean the surface area with an Estrotect™ cloth to completely remove any remaining dirt, dust or sand or sawdust. As with brushing, wipe with the grain of the hair and fold the cleaning cloth as needed. Place heat detector on the application site, press down firmly and rub into hair with bare fingers. Do not apply in rainy weather.

Shipping: Ships by ground at room temperature.