The average U.S. dairy producer only catches about 50% of heats in their herd, but by using DETAIL and the DETAIL management system it is possible to achieve 85-90% heat detection efficiency or better.
DETAIL is a specially formulated water-based non-toxic paint developed and tested in New Zealand to identify animals in heat.
Once applied to an animal, DETAIL forms a scab on the hair. The scab breaks off when the animal is ridden. If an animal is not ridden, the paint lasts for weeks with minimal touch-up required every 7-10 days.
One 500 ml bottle will paint 75-100 cows making DETAIL an affordable heat detection aid. DETAIL is available in four fluorescent colors - Yellow, Red, Green and Blue.
Application Procedures
• Remove loose hair and dirt from the tailhead.
• Shake bottle well before removing cap.
• Turn bottle upside down and squeeze lightly.
• Apply a 2x6" strip of paint to the tailhead going against the hair.
• Rinse out bottle brush with water before replacing the cap to ensure maximum paint flow for next use.
• Touch-up paint as needed.
Management System
Incorporating the DETAIL management system into a herds reproductive program allows for quick recognition of a cow's pregnancy status:
- Red - fresh cows immediately after calving
- Green - cows to be bred
- Blue - cows bred but not confirmed pregnant
- Yellow - cows confirmed pregnant
Not Only a Heat Detection Aid
DETAIL can also be used to mark animals with treated quarters, indicate animals for shots or to identify different cow groups - the possibilities are endless! When the mark is no longer needed, use a curry comb to remove it.
Purchase DETAIL on Profit Shop,
contact your local Genex representative or call customer service at 1-888-333-1783.
