Foalert is the foremost birth monitoring system available to breeders large and small. Originally developed for the equine industry, the foalert system is applicable to a wide variety of breeds and species. Whether you are breeding mares, cows, sheep or llamas, foalert offers the equipment that allows you to be there to welcome your new foal, calf, lamb, or cria into the world. |
Mailing address:
PO Box 2400
Acworth, GA 301o2
Telephone: 800.237.8861
Fax: 678.445.5011
Email: foalert@comcast.net
Australasia & Europe: Jose Wolters 49-5492-2852 (fax/phone) www.abfohlsystem.de / email: abfohlen@aol.com
Canada: Dr John Brown 519-225-2845 (phone) 519-225-2158 (fax) email: springfarm@quadro.net
*No orders will be shipped to these areas from the US. All inquiries and orders must go through the distributor for the area.
Indiana: John Graber 260-410-0649
Kentucky: Steve Conboy,DVM www.centralkentuckytack.com 859-299-8225
Ruel Cowles,DVM 859-293-5542
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1. How is the transmitter attached?
It is sutured to the vulva lips with 3 simple sutures.
2. Does a veterinarian have to suture the transmitter?
The suturing process is very important, so we do recommend that it be done by someone who is familiar with such procedures. We provide specific instructions in our video and our instructional manual.
3. What is the chance of a false alarm?
You should not experience false alarms if the equipment is tested and used per the instructions and the suture is performed properly.
4. When should the transmitter be attached?
When you are concerned that the expectant mother needs constant attention. We recommend 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected delivery date.
5. How many births can be monitored simultaneously?
As many as necessary. You will need a transmitter for each animal you are monitoring, but only one receiver.
6. How many uses do you get from a transmitter?
One from the single use (red) and several from the multi-use (blue) **provided the instructions are followed and the magnet is not left out of the transmitter shelf for long periods of time.
7. What causes a transmitter to go bad?
The transmitter has a battery inside with a certain amount of life. When the actuating magnet is in place in the shelf of the transmitter, the battery is dormant, or not being used. When the magnet is pulled out, the battery is draining. The longer a magnet is out of the shelf at one time, the more life you drain from the battery. RED TRANSMITTERS WILL GO DEAD IF YOU LEAVE THE MAGNET OUT OF THE SHELF FOR 60 CONSECUTIVE SECONDS. The blue transmitters have a few hours of life.
8. How do you know when a transmitter should be replaced?
It will not activate the receiver, or it activates the receiver only at close range. It is IMPORTANT to always test transmitters at FULL RANGE before suturing.
9. Can you test a single use transmitter?
Yes. In testing, the magnet is out for a couple of seconds. It is the CONSECUTIVE time out that kills the battery.
10. Can the transmitter batteries be replaced?
No. The body of the transmitter is hermetically sealed to protect against moisture. Opening the seal allows moisture into the body, thus contaminating the delicate electronic components inside the transmitter.
11. Is the foalert technology compatible with miniature horses?
Yes. The system has been used successfully with most breeds of Horses, Llamas, Cows, Sheep and Camels.
12. What is the usual charge for suturing the transmitter?
Consult your veterinarian.
13. Is the system effective in case of dystocia?
Yes. The initial premise behind the development of this system was to allow an attended birth in case of a dystocia. The system is designed to activate when the vulva lips physically open at birth. We do have documentation that, in some cases, the straining of a mare during a full breech will dislodge the magnet, thus activating the transmitter.
14. How long do I have to reach the birth site once the system alarm sounds?
Actual birth time will vary depending on the species, breed and specific animal. The alarm sounds when the vulva physically opens. Depending on how quickly you react upon hearing the alarm, the newborn may already be on the ground upon your arrival. The system allows you to rest, knowing that you will be alerted and be on hand for imprinting, to assist with problems, deal with initial examinations, and take steps for disease prevention.
15. Can the transmitters be used for more than one season?
Yes. They should be cleaned with soap and water, stored in a cool place, separated by bubble wrap, with the magnet in the shelf. ALWAYS test transmitters at full range prior to suturing.
16. What is the range of the system?
An animal wearing a transmitter can be up to 150 - 200 feet from the standard range receiver and 1000 -1200 feet from the long range receiver. Range will vary depending on obstructions. Metal obstructions block transmission
17. How do I hear the alarm sound if I'm not in the barn?
We have various accessories whereas you can be alerted via telephone, pager, or secondary alarm.
18. Can I rent this system?
Yes. Many veterinarians offer systems for lease.
19. What methods of payment do you accept?
You can prepay with a MasterCard or Visa or we can ship COD.
20. What is your lead time for orders?
We can typically ship the same day, provided you order prior to 2:00 p.m. EST. Orders received after 2:00 p.m. will be shipped the next business day. Extra pocket receivers take up to 3 weeks, as they are a special order item.
"The foalert systems allows us to sleep until the mare and foal need us. We arrive in time to assist with the delivery and to begin the foal imprinting. We actually look forward to the foaling season, instead of dreading endless sleepless nights as we did with other systems."
Tish Quirk, Warmblood Sporthorses, Valley Center, CA
"After having excellent results in using the foalert system in our American Saddlebred horse breeding operation, we began using CalfAlert with our Piedmontese cattle.....I could not be more pleased. Using this system allows us to rest at night without worry."
Fred Sarver, Leatherwood Stud, Paris, KY
"Having used the Foalert foaling monitoring system for the last eight years, we simply could not get along without it. Our students enjoy the flexibility it offers, and problem cases such as maiden mares, mares with a history of dystocias and N.I. foals can be attended to quickly."
Steve Slusher DVM MS, Professor of Equine Reproduction, Oklahoma State University
"The foalert system is a simple concept.... and when used intelligently can really help to monitor the delivery of a foal."
Tom Riddle DVM, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY
"No more sleepless nights! No more fights! In addition to saving one mare and two foals, the foalert system saved our marriage!"
Robert & Elizabeth Cowden, Cowden Farm Belgians, Cansburg, PA
"The most common comment I hear about the product in my practice is "I love my foalert - what did I ever do without it?"
Steve Conboy DVM, Lexington, KY, for Castleton Farms
"The Foalert system has been an efficient, safe and reliable tool... it has saved thousands of marewatch hours for our clients and ourselves and has prevented foaling losses, especially in early mares."
Douglas Herthel DVM, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Ctr, Santa Ynez, CA
"The equine veterinary community had waited a long time for an obstetrical device of this quality and reliability. The foalert system completes the cycle of services we should be offering broodmare management."
Frank Norvell DVM, Equine Veterinary Practitioner, Mt. Orab, OH
"foalert is the most advanced technological device on the market today for the detection of foaling. when used properly, it is a reliable, durable, and economical system which offers 24 hours around the clock surveillance of mares eminently due to foal."
Ruel Cowles DVM, Winchester, KY
"Foalert plays an important role during the foaling season at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Our students and full time personnel achieve a positive foaling experience which is made less stressful with the assistance of this unique monitoring aid."
Steve Davis, UVM Morgan Horse Farm, Director, University of Vermont
“Foalert is awesome, the best foaling aid ever. I could not imagine breeding horses without it.”
Jon Woodring, Lucky Four Miniatures, Advance, NC
“The Foalert system gives me the luxury of sleep and peace of mind. The system is reliable and saves us many exhausting staff hours. We have used it the past five years and I highly recommend it to all of our clients and anyone breeding and foaling mares.”
Angela Alverez, Varian Arabians, Arroyo Grande, CA
“We have used Foalert for many years, it is the most effective system for foaling mares. I recommend it to all of my clients.”
Randall Baker, DVM, Lewisburg, TN
“I could not imagine running a breeding program without Foalert. Clients who lease the system are very happy with the results.”
Jim Nash, DVM, Horner & Nash DVM’s, Canton, GA
“I have foaled out over 150 mares a year for 13 years using Foalert and I swear by its reliability.”
Marlin Baker, DVM, Alpha Equine Breeding Center, Granbury, TX
“Very helpful for continuous monitoring of periparturient mares during the daytime when farm personnel are busy with other activities.”
Patrick McCue, DVM, Colorado State University