Elena Lazzarini explains why she has chosen the MooCall calving sensor over all other devices for more than 6 years, never missing a calving.
Elena Lazzarini, a breeder of Piedmontese cattle at the Mario e Martini di Lazzarini farm in Fontanella BG, was one of the first entrepreneurs in Italy to purchase the MooCall calving sensor, and she certainly does not regret it.
The drive to seek out this device was driven by the type of farm, as Elena follows the cow-calf system, where income is entirely focused on calvings; therefore, missing even one means losing revenue.
“I was looking for an alternative to staying in the barn 24 hours a day for fear of missing a calving.”
Thus, after careful research and comparing other solutions on the market, the breeder found the MooCall calving sensor.
How does the MooCall calving sensor work?
The device should be placed at the base of the cow or heifer’s tail, at the height of the vulva, and it detects the animal’s contractions.
After an hour of constant and intense activity, the system sends a notification to the breeder via SMS, email, or through the free MooCall Breeders app.
A second message is sent after two hours of regular contractions, providing an additional level of assurance about the timing of the calving.
Why is it better than other devices on the market?
“After the first year of using the MooCall calving sensor, I never turned off the service because I never missed a calving.“
Elena immediately shows us why she can no longer do without the device, but there are several other reasons that helped her in the decision:
“Among the features, the most important is that it is non-invasive for the animal; if positioned correctly, the cow doesn’t notice it. It is also easy to use. Additionally, it is convenient because it alerts you and gives you plenty of time to prepare; usually, calving occurs after 1 hour to 1.5 hours. When the second alarm arrives, you know that calving is imminent.
One final testimonial from Elena clearly shows us why the MooCall calving sensor is an investment from an economic standpoint as well:
“Some years ago, I had a breech birth with no rupture of the waters; if I hadn’t had the MooCall calving sensor, I would have lost both the calf and the cow because I would never have realized that the animal was about to calve; from an economic standpoint, even saving just one calf pays off the investment.“
These words make it clear how the device is a great help to the breeder, allowing them to sleep peacefully without the anxiety of constantly having to monitor the calvings.
Purchase the MooCall calving sensor for yourself.
Purchase the MooCall calving sensor for yourself.
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