TECHNOLOGY 82 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 There is a large variation in data quality and quantity between farms. We look to standarize the data, so nutritionist can work with comparable data from farms utilizing different herd management and/or TMR mixers softwares There is a popular saying that you cannot manage what you do not measure. A dairy farm is the most optimal location for this saying to come to life. By accessing quality validated and standardized data, you can evaluate and benchmark KPIs and translate those into benefits for the farm managers you work with, converting data into decisions and decisions into action. WHY DATA? Accessing seamlessly integrated data can provide dairy businesses with real-time, high-quality insights from dairy herds around the globe. Reviewing standardized dairy data that can be customized for individual needs enables users to provide more reliable recommendations to their customers in regard to feeding—and so much more. In the dairy industry, many factors are intertwined, including genetics, herd health, reproduction—the list goes on. When better decisions are made with feeding, that positive synergy can cascade to other aspects of dairy herd management. Consistent, high-quality data flow from dairy farms to the cloud can be monitored by third parties, with farmer authorization, of course. Advanced conversion mapping transforms raw data from the farm level into a comparable dataset. By evaluating benchmarks, consultants can identify which dairies they work with need more support in specific areas, so farmers can maximize their time and effort on what is most important. Various filters, automatic monitoring and alerts can help users identify when dairy KPIs deviate from a specified range. GAINING SUSTAINABILITY & PRODUCTIVITY Sustainability and productivity gains can best be attained by looking holistically at a dairy farm and understanding the intricate connections between the various aspects of milk production. We want to help feeding companies assist producers with connecting the dots between farm management areas. By seeing herd details at such a granular level, dairy farm consultants will never miss anything for their customers. For example, when inventory and milk production planning are optimized, it can result in the dairy being more sustainable and lowering their environmental footprint. LESS HASSLE Anytime you are dealing with data, it is mandatory to be compliant with the legal framework in the respective country. Delegating this to an experienced partner company makes accessing dairy farm data easy, safe and quality controlled. Analyzing the data, consultants can glean insights to understand the risks of future events on the dairy. This knowledge is power, and can equip your company to provide even better service to your customer base. DAIRY FARMING MEETS AI Using predictive software equipped with artificial intelligence, dairy consultants can identify patterns on their client farms before they become bigger problems. This data-driven foresight can further help optimize dairy herd management. For example, knowing a cow’s disease risk at dry off can help a dairy farm prepare and mitigate transition cow disease. Photo: Dairy Data Warehouse
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