Heat detection is key for achieving your herd’s targets this breeding season. Most cows will display signs of heat between the hours of 9pm and 7am so relying on observation alone to identify cows in heat could easily result in cows being missed. Tara Heaney, Teagasc KT Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Navan, explains here that tail painting is an easy and effective aid that can help you achieve a high heat detection rate.
