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Improve heat detection and breeding management with Beacon Heat Seeker Cattle Heat Detectors. These self-adhesive oestrus detectors are designed to help cattle producers identify mounting activity and monitor the progression of heat, providing a practical visual aid when making breeding and artificial insemination decisions.
Heat Seeker uses Beacon's Channel and Chamber technology, which progressively displays mounting activity through the detector. The design is easy to interpret, highly visible and can be applied by one person, making it a practical heat-detection tool for both dairy and beef cattle operations.
The Beacon Heat Seeker is a self-adhesive cattle heat detector designed to provide a visible indication of mounting activity associated with oestrus.
Applied over the cow's backbone in the recommended position, the detector responds to mounting pressure. Its Channel and Chamber design allows the indicator to progress as mounting activity occurs, helping producers interpret activity rather than relying solely on a simple activated or non-activated result.
Accurate identification of cows in heat is an important part of cattle breeding management. Heat-detection aids can help producers identify mounting activity that may otherwise be missed, including activity occurring overnight or during periods when animals are not being directly observed.
Beacon Heat Seeker provides a highly visible physical indicator that can complement regular herd observation when managing breeding and artificial insemination programs.
Rather than simply providing an on-or-off indication, the Heat Seeker Channel and Chamber system is designed so the indicator progresses through the detector as mounting activity occurs.
This gives cattle producers an additional visual indication of the extent of mounting activity and can assist when assessing the progression of heat and planning breeding activities.
Heat detection is particularly important when managing artificial insemination (AI) and controlled cattle breeding programs. Missing a heat can delay breeding opportunities, while identifying mounting activity can help producers make better-informed decisions about when an animal should be assessed for insemination.
Heat Seeker can also help identify mounting activity that occurs outside normal observation periods, including overnight.
Important: Follow the manufacturer's application instructions supplied with the product for correct placement and interpretation.
Correct preparation of the application area is important for reliable adhesion. The Heat Seeker adhesive bonds to the animal's hair, so loose hair should be removed before application.
Do not apply the detector over tail paint or areas recently treated with oil or solvent-based topical products such as pour-on drenches, as these may reduce adhesive performance.
Once the detector has made contact with the animal, do not remove and reposition it, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the self-adhesive system.
Application in dry conditions is preferred. If detectors need to be applied in wet weather, remove as much excess water as possible from the application area before fitting the detector and ensure good adhesive contact with the hair.
Always follow Beacon's supplied application instructions when applying Heat Seeker detectors.
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For producers comparing specialist equipment for breeding, calving and everyday livestock management, read our Best Cattle Handling Equipment for Australian Farms guide.
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Heat detection and cattle banding perform very different livestock-management functions, but both form part of the wider range of specialist equipment used across cattle breeding and herd-management operations.
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Heat detection works best as part of a broader herd-management program that also includes regular cattle observation, parasite monitoring and seasonal health planning.
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A cattle heat detector is an aid used to help identify mounting activity associated with oestrus. Beacon Heat Seeker is applied to the cow and provides a visible indication as mounting activity activates the detector.
Heat Seeker uses Beacon's Channel and Chamber technology. Mounting pressure progressively activates the detector, providing a visual indication of mounting activity.
Yes. Because the detector records mounting activity on the animal, it can help identify activity that occurs when cattle are not being directly observed, including overnight.
Yes. Beacon designed the self-adhesive Heat Seeker for convenient one-person application.
Beacon recommends placement on the spine, generally on the flat area of the backbone just behind the hips. Correct placement is important for reliable activation.
No. Repositioning the detector after its first contact with the cow can reduce the effectiveness of the adhesive.
No. Oil or solvent-based products can interfere with the self-adhesive system. Do not place Heat Seeker over tail paint or on an area affected by a recent pour-on treatment.
Dry application conditions are preferred. If application during wet weather is necessary, remove as much excess moisture as possible from the application site and follow Beacon's application instructions carefully.
This product contains 20 Beacon Heat Seeker cattle heat detectors.
Yes. Heat Seeker can be used as a heat-detection aid in both dairy and beef cattle breeding programs.
Breeding management is only one part of herd care. Depending on your property and seasonal conditions, cattle producers may also need parasite-control products, pour-ons, drenches and other livestock health supplies. Browse our Cattle & Sheep Supplies Australia collection to explore the wider range.
