How accurate is Moocall?
Highly Accurate heat detection The Moocall HEAT is much more accurate than any other heat detection device on the market, catching 98% of heats, including silent heats.
How much does Moocall cost?
After 12 months there is an annual cost of €150 (€122 + VAT), This annual fee gives you another 12 months of unlimited use and support from Moocall. This is an optional charge and if you decide not to continue using your Moocall sensor you will not be charged.
How does a Moocall work?
How does it work? The Moocall calving sensor is a tail mounted motion sensor that measures tail movement. The algorithm detects this specific tail movement while being able to filter out any normal tail movement. The length and intensity of these contractions are measured.
Who invented Moocall?
farmer Niall Austin
Created by Irish farmer Niall Austin, with help from Irish technology partners Motech Engineering and Dolmen, Moocall launched commercially in Ireland in January 2015 after four years of product development and prototyping.
What is Moocall app?
The app lets you manage your sensor on the go. Including: your phone will use a ringtone (it ‘moos’ by default) to notify you when you get a calving notification – great for night time alerts to ensure you don’t miss the sms. This delivers one minute after the sms and requires your phone not to be set to silent.
What is Moocall calving sensor?
Moocall’s calving sensors measure contractions and predict when your cows will calve. This non-invasive, tail-mounted sensor collects hundreds of data per second. It can accurately predict when your cow is most likely to calve by measuring tail movements triggered by labour contractions.
How do I know if my Moocall is working?
After powering on your Moocall sensor it will proceed to flash through a sequence of multi-coloured lights (Red, Orange, Green, Blue). This means the sensor is connecting. Once it has found signal and connects to our server, the light will flash blue every 5/6 seconds.
How do you charge Moo calls?
Charging your Moocall Sensor
- Plug your Moocall into your Moocall charger (note you do not need to power your Moocall on or off to charge)
- The light will settle on a constant blue colour while charging.
- If your Moocall is completing a software update there will be an intermittent red flash through the blue light.
How long does it take to charge Moocall?
Note that the batteries in the Moocall HEAT collar are of very large capacity and will take a long time to recharge. Please allow 15-20 hours for each charge.
Who owns Moocall?
A little over five years ago, businessman Emmet Savage, now the CEO of Moocall, was approached by farmer Niall Austin with an innovative idea.
Who is Moocall aimed at?
Moocall has developed a device which has the potential to transform for the better the lives of cattle farmers, in both the beef and dairy sectors, by alerting them to within an accuracy of just one hour to the time their cow will give birth.
