Heatime HR System
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Heatime HR System from Centre d’insemination artificielle du Québec
The estrous cycle detection system that is supplied by CIAQ is the Heatime HR System, which involves both a tag worn by the cow and a reader (CIAQ, n. d.). The tag is attached to a collar that a cow wears, that records the movements and activity of the cow. The tag is read when the cow passes under the reader, which is installed over a high traffic area, such as near a water bowl or feeder (CIAQ, n. d.). The tags are non-invasive and can easily be taken off or put on (CIAQ, n. d.). They are lightweight and also have an average battery life of 7 years (CIAQ, n. d.). The data is sent from the tag to the reader by infrared communication, and this data can then be printed by a printer to be analyzed (CIAQ, n. d.). When the cow has higher movement rates (running, standing or walking), compared to its sedentary periods (laying down), this indicates that the cow is most likely in heat.
About CIAQ
Centre d’insemination artificielle du Québec (CIAQ), is a limited partnership created in 1948 by three groups of Québec cattle and dairy producers (CIAQ, n. d.). CIAQ is also responsible for 45% of the artificial insemination (AI) industry in Canada (CIAQ, n. d.). CIAQ makes up 45% of the Semex Alliance (along with Westgen and Eastgen), which advertises worldwide the products and services that CIAQ offers (CIAQ, n. d.). CIAQ is based out of Saint Hyacinthe, Québec, and is a global leader in the genetics industry (CIAQ, n. d.). Since its beginning, the company has supported the livestock industry in artificial insemination, reproductive assistance and heat detection. For these reasons, CIAQ is the preferred company in which Nepal should import the estrous cycle detection systems, due to its Canadian establishment and international influence.
From: ciaq.com