Abstract: A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.

Abstract: A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.

Abstract: A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.

Abstract: A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.

Abstract: An indicator apparatus for use in indicating when an animal is in estrus. The apparatus is configured to be affixed to the rump of an animal to detect and indicate when the animal has been mounted and, thus, when the animal is in estrus. The apparatus is affixed to the animal by an adhesive layer. Layered on the top surface of the adhesive layer is an indicator layer that is in turn covered with a floodcoat layer. The floodcoat layer is adapted for removal upon the mounting of the first animal by a second animal. Removal of the floodcoat layer exposes the indicator layer indicating that the first animal has been mounted, thereby indicating that the first animal is in heat. The floodcoat layer is highly visible and may be seen from a distance. The indicator apparatus may be used as part of a system for managing a herd.

Abstract: An indicator apparatus for use in indicating when an animal is in estrus. The apparatus is configured to be affixed to the rump of an animal to detect and indicate when the animal has been mounted and, thus, when the animal is in estrus. The apparatus is affixed to the animal by an adhesive layer. Layered on the top surface of the adhesive layer is an indicator layer that is in turn covered with a floodcoat layer. The floodcoat layer is adapted for removal upon the mounting of the first animal by a second animal. Removal of the floodcoat layer exposes the indicator layer indicating that the first animal has been mounted, thereby indicating that the first animal is in heat. The floodcoat layer is highly visible and may be seen from a distance. The indicator apparatus may be used as part of a system for managing a herd.

Abstract: An indicator apparatus for use in indicating when an animal is in estrus. The apparatus is configured to be affixed to the rump of an animal to detect and indicate when the animal has been mounted and, thus, when the animal is in estrus. The apparatus is affixed to the animal by an adhesive layer. Layered on the top surface of the adhesive layer is an indicator layer that is in turn covered with a floodcoat layer. The floodcoat layer is adapted for removal upon the mounting of the first animal by a second animal. Removal of the floodcoat layer exposes the indicator layer indicating that the first animal has been mounted, thereby indicating that the first animal is in heat. The floodcoat layer is highly visible and may be seen from a distance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (10) and method for deterring an animal from licking, e.g., a wound. In one preferred version, the apparatus (10) includes a laminate body having an inner surface and a outer surface comprising an elongated flexible substrate (50) folded upon itself to define a pocket receptacle. The outer surface has exposed conductive traces (51, 52) positioned therealong. An electrical power source (12), retained within the pocket receptacle in the folded substrate, is electrically coupled to the conductive traces (14, 15). An adhesive (27) is carried by at least a portion of the inner surface of the laminate to facilitate attachment of the substrate to the body of an animal with the conductive traces (14, 15) exposed so that when the conductive traces (14, 15) contact the animal's tongue, the tongue completes an electrical circuit and an electrical impulse is delivered through the tongue.

Abstract: An electrically actuated apparatus for discouraging animals from instinctively licking their wounds including an elongated flexible substrate which is foldable upon itself to form a laminate configuration with a battery receiving pocket formed at the fold-over area. Conductive traces are provided in circuit with the battery power source to provide a field across the exposed conductive traces to deliver an electrical impulse to the animal upon contact with the tongue or other sensitive tissues surrounding the mouth. In addition, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided to coat the back surface of the laminate configuration to bond the apparatus to the body of the animal in a location closely adjacent the site of the wound.