278 | Hornstead Dairy: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Tradition

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Uplevel Dairy Podcast

Peggy Coffeen

281 episodes

2 days ago

What does it take to be a successful, profitable and competitive dairy farm business? This is the podcast for dairy owners, managers and advisors who are after their next level of success. Join Uplevel Dairy host Peggy Coffeen each week as she sits down with the industry’s leading dairy producers and thought leaders for real conversations about business, management and leadership.

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278 | Hornstead Dairy: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Tradition

Uplevel Dairy Podcast

28 minutes 40 seconds

1 month ago

278 | Hornstead Dairy: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Tradition

In the second episode of the smaXtec series at Hornstead Dairy, Amber Horn Lieterman, Louisa Koch from smaXtec, and Steve Woodford discuss the transformative impact of precision cow monitoring. They delve into how real-time data from innovative monitoring boluses, including pH bolus technology, is enhancing decision-making in rations, transition protocols, and team communication.

The episode highlights the integration of this technology into the farm's operations and examines the collaborative efforts between nutritionists, veterinarians, and farm managers to improve dairy efficiency.

00:00 Introduction to Precision Cow Monitoring

01:10 smaXtec's Impact on Dairy Farming

02:24 The Evolution of pH Bolus Technology

03:53 Real-Time Data and Nutrition Management

05:05 Actionable Insights from Data

11:33 Team Collaboration and Integration

20:41 Future of pH Monitoring in Dairy

27:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This Episode is Brought to you by smaXtec

smaXtec is the internal health management system for dairy cows. The unique bolus technology measures internal temperature, rumination, drinking cycles, activity, and more.

smaXtec helps dairy farmers of any size make confident, data-driven decisions that lead to healthier cows, fewer treatments, and better performance. With early detection and 24/7 monitoring, dairies can stay ahead of herd health issues and focus on long-term herd success. Find out more: https://smaxtec.com/us/