Mating with Halter
The most advanced heat detection on the planet
70.9%
Median result for Halter farms in the Spring 2023 season.
Results updated at 28 March 2024
6WICR
80%
6WICR
Average result of Halter’s top 10% performing farms in the 2023-24 season
$25K
Based on a 4% increase in 6-week in-calf rate, & 3% improvement in NICR for the average sized Halter herd
More profit
Pete & Ann lifted their 6-week in-calf rate by 13%
6-week in-calf rate lifted from 63% to 76%
Not-in-calf rate dropped from 19% to 10%, with an 11 week AI period
$90,000 additional profit
"We have just got our PD results back and have had our best result in 20 years, there were a number of factors that led to this, but right at the heart is Halter's repro tool, and Pasture Pro"
Pete & Ann, Waikato | Results as at 9th Feb 2024
A second season of strong results for Keith & Wendy
6-week in-calf rate lifted from 80% to 83%
Estimated not-in-calf rate of 8%, dropped 2% from last season
$14,400 additional profit
“We haven’t tail painted in 2 years. It was a leap of faith, but I trust Halter - I’d never go back.”
Keith & Wendy, Bay of Plenty | Results as at 9th Feb 2024
Shauney & Nick lifted their 6-week in-calf rate by 8%
6-week in-calf rate lifted from 61% to 69%
They saved 4 hours a day by not having to be on the stand during mating.
$48,000 more profit
"Having Halter has been massive. It meant we could get up at 7am instead of 4am, and still see better results"
Nick & Shauney, Canterbury | Results as at 9th Feb 2024
How much better is the average Halter farmer’s 6WICR?
More accurate than conventional methods, with less effort
Halter gives you the experience of a farmer that’s picked over 1 million heats. Easily see which cows are on heat using the app and a flashing light on the collar - no tail paint, scratchies or time on the stand required.
“We used scratchies and Halter at the start, but by the end of mating we were only using Halter. We won’t be using scratchies next year, I’d just rely on Halter - I trust it.”
Walter Delany
Est. 73% 6-week in-calf rate in 2023-24
Keep your finger on the pulse of key performance metrics
Compare your performance to industry targets and other Halter farmers nearby.
Daily cows on heat
Days to first heat
Cycling rate
Submission rate
Weekly non-return rate
Estimated 6-week in-calf rate & not-in-calf rate
Plus, the flexibility to filter, sort and action your herd’s data to suit your mating strategy.
“I haven’t done pre-mating heats for 10 years, to be honest. I usually get a feel for how cows are just in the shed… But it was nice to see the data. It was good to put some objective data in front of the vet, to show I’m on the right track.”
Keith & Wendy
Est. 83% 6-week in-calf rate | 93% in calf.
Intervene early for
non-cyclers
Halter makes it easy for you to see whether your herd is rested, healthy and cycling early.
If your cycling rate isn’t where it needs to be, Halter gives you the right data, insights & time to put together a plan with your vets and trusted advisors.
David turned around his 2023-24 season, going from 17% cycling 3 weeks before mating, to a 83% 6-week in-calf rate.
“We hadn’t done pre-mating heat detection before, so we weren’t sure what was normal. Halter supported us to understand the data and take action”
David Provis | Est. 83% 6-week in-calf rate
“I’m all about making things as simple as possible. I put up the cows Halter told me to and now I have a 3.1% empty rate.”
Jay Crowhurst, Waikato
82% 6-week in-calf rate | 3.1% empty
Ensure your herd is rested, healthy and cycling early.
A successful mating season is more than just 6 to 12 weeks of artificial insemination. Strong conception & 6-week in-calf rates are driven by good management through calving.
Give your herd the best chances of getting in-calf early. Run smaller mobs, customise feeding based on calving date or body condition score, and track individual & mob rumination levels to monitor and support every animal’s recovery.
“We used the calving recovery rumination data from Halter to better manage our colostrums. The cows held onto their body condition way better."
Shauney & Nick | +8% 6-week in-calf rate from last season
Halter farmers use
LIC® Minda®
Protrack®
Protrack® drafting gates
DTS® drafting gates
Easy Dairy - Easy Draft
Real messages, real results.
Find out what you’re leaving on the table with your mating results
What getting started with Halter looks like
Deliver
After mapping your farm, everything you need will be delivered, ready for you to get Halter set up.
Install
Easily install your towers, then collar your cattle. Your Halter system is now good to go.
Go
Our expert team guides you through getting started in the app and how to train your herd. Then, you’re ready to start virtual fencing and shifting.
Unlimited local
support, 24/7
We know farming never stops, so our expert team are there for you around the clock, 365 days a year.
"Your customer service is second to none, I had a call from customer support at 4am asking if everything was okay. I didn't even know the power was out"
Daniel – Makowhai, Manawatu