If you feel your Moocall HEAT system has missed a heat, there are a few key factors to review.
First Things to Consider
Is this a one-off case, or happening frequently?
When did you start breeding?
What is your cow-to-bull ratio?
Has the cow cycled recently?
A single missed heat can happen occasionally
Multiple missed heats may indicate a setup issue
Common Causes of Missed Heats
1. Too Many Cows per Bull
If there are too many cows, the bull may not interact with all animals
Recommended: 1 bull per ~50 cows
2. Not Enough Bull Activity
The system detects heat based on:
Time
Activity (movement/mounting)
Proximity (distance to tag)
If these are not strong enough, the heat may not trigger an alert.
A bull that is lazy or not moving much, inexperienced or not actively engaging with cows may not trigger enough activity for detection
3. Tag Issues
Check:
Tag is still in the ear
Tag is not damaged
Tag is correctly assigned in the app
4. Early Stage of Breeding
Bulls need 3–5 days to settle when first introduced
During this time activity may be inconsistent and some heats may be missed
What Should I Do?
Check tags and assignments
Review bull activity and ratios
Consider recent changes (movement, setup, breeding start)
If you notice:
Several missed heats over a short period
No alerts at all
Repeated issues with the same animals
Please contact Moocall support for further checks.
Need Help?
If you believe your system is missing multiple heats, please contact the Moocall support team.
📧 Email: helpdesk@moocall.com
