They also found more cows that initiated standing estrus between 6 a.m. and noon than during any other six-hour period of the day. According to Whittier, one of the biggest problems related to the system is keeping the patches on. The worst scenario is when the cows are shedding their winter hair. According to Whittier, the company is working on developing easier, quicker and more dependable patches. Other expenses include the glue and the patches.
Producers can purchase the glue from DDx.
The company offers the glue in tubes and in a spray form. There are so many advantages that we feel it is a cost-effective system. Producers could see economic returns in less than a year due to increased conception rates, decreased labor and more AI calves born. When considering the system, Whittier suggests doing an economic analysis to calculate how the system will work in each individual operation's budget. DDx Inc. has the patent on the HeatWatch technology, which is used by more than 500 farmers and ranchers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.