24-hour Standing Heat Indicator
  • Glows in the dark for night heat detection, as well as day
  • Glow lasts 12-18 hours
  • Visible for up to 1/8 of a mile
  • Effective in all temperatures
  • Large surface area with plastic holding tab for no-mess application
  • Application
    Follow these few simple steps to ensure proper operation of the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator.

    Fig. 1: Placement           Fig. 2: Tab Location         Fig. 3: Glue Beads

    Fig. 1: Placement         Fig. 2: Tab Location          Fig. 3: Glue Beads
    1. The BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator is designed to be applied directly over the cow's backbone between the hip and pin bones (See Figure 1 above). Examine this location on the cow. If necessary, curry the area to remove dirt and loose hair. Under wet or rainy conditions, dry the area before applying the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator.
    2. Locate and grip the TAB (Figure 2 above).
    3. Turn the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator upside down, and apply beads of glue to the cloth as shown in Figure 3 above. Each BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator is packaged with a glue applicator. Use only the glue that is provided with the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator.
    4. Place the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator, glue-side down, on the backbone, between the hip and pin bones with the tab facing the tail.
    5. Press down on the cloth edges of the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator to work the glue into the hair.

    Visually inspect each cow that has a BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator twice a day at 12 hour intervals, or more often if possible. The Bovine Beacon will activate after only one riding.

    Note:     To reduce false activations with the BOVINE BEACON standing heat indicator Standing Heat Indicator, prevent cow contact with low hanging branches, back scratchers, cattle oilers, etc. Also use care with "can't kick" devices to avoid false activation.

     

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    Covered with nontoxic, bitter solution that deters licking and increases retention
  • Area to write down animal's identification

 
Price  
1 Box (25 beacons) (ID3227) includes one tube of adhesive
$41.50
1 Bovine Beacon  
$1.66
Adhesive (ID3226)
$3.25

BOVINE BEACON™ standing heat indicator is a trademark of and manufactured by Omniglow, West Springfield, MA.