SMART RUMEN BOLUS
FOR USE ON COMMERCIAL DAIRY & BEEF FARMS
Moonsyst is not just heat detection for a few weeks each year. Moonsyst is monitoring multiple parameters 365 days a year to give advance warning of illness and calving as well as heat detection.
Moonsyst does not charge annual fees. You buy the system once, its yours, and all updates are free.
HOW IT WORKS
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System features & monitoring points
Plug & Play Installation
24/7 Rumen Monitoring
Optimized for Phone, Tablet and PC
Realtime Access via Cloud Computing
6+ years Battery Life
No annual charges or maintenance fees
Can integrate with other Farm Systems
What is monitored?
Rumen Temperature
Heat Detection
Water Intake
Calving
Health Conditions
​The boluses are 100mm long, 32mm diameter and weigh 200g.
They are maintenance-free devices, ready to use out of the box. The bolus is designed to be easily swallowed and will stay in the rumen (specifically reticulum) during the lifetime of the animal.
Boluses have an expected lifespan of 6+ years and come with a 3 year warranty.
Price & What do you get?
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​Gateway
The Moonsyst Monitoring System collects data from the animal via a communication Gateway, to dedicated cloud-based servers. Farmers can access their specific information anywhere, anytime via our Mooncloud software application.
Mooncloud will work for you 24/7, providing accurate information enabling you make the best decisions to maximise the efficiency of your farm.
Internet is not needed on the farm, the Gateway/Base Station can also connect via a SIM card (similar to mobile/cell phone).
The Gateway does require a power supply and will collect data within approx 400m from the animals.
If cows are grazing more than 400m from the Gateway, the bolus will store the data and download to the Gateway when the cows come in for milking.
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​There are no monthly or yearly subscription charges. The Mooncloud software is Free of Charge and SIM tops-up are managed by Moonsyst.
Pat Gough 200 COWS | Co. Waterford, Ireland
I started using the Moonsyst health monitoring system in early May. My focus was to capture first time heats in late calvers and repeats from the first round of AI as I wanted to tighten my spring calving dates, with which I was not happy.
I hit the ground running, and with the help of Moonsyst customer care, I started to identify cows on heat and cows with reproductive issues. Breeding reports have been a huge benefit during the breeding season as they highlight natural heats and the cows that have missed their projected heat date or show no signs of previous oestrous activity. These cows were examined and treated by our vet.
For me, heat detection alerts and breeding reports are an essential part of the Moonsyst system, as without the proper detailed information, I was relying heavily on visual signals.
One of my early wins was getting a high-temperature alert on a dry cow that had bad mastitis. She was treated quickly and recovered well. She is now back in calf, which is great as she is due in the correct spring calving window.
Milk quality is a top priority on my farm, and having Moonsyst has allowed me to act quickly on early mastitis cases when I received high-temperature alerts. My vet and I are strong believers in using fluids and anti-inflammatories in the early stage of mastitis. We have found that cows recover faster when they are caught by the system and treated early.
As I move into the dry cow period later in the year, the system will allow me to monitor the cows' udder and general health, plus the added value of calving alerts in early spring.
Both technical support and customer care are excellent, and I like the fact that the company has its global headquarters in Ireland.
I am happy that I decided to go with Moonsyst.
Pat Gough