We exist to improve dairy herd health and performance
< At Herd-i, our mission is to improve the health and performance of dairy herds by harnessing the power of intelligent technology. Developed in New Zealand, our flagship product is Herd-i Locomotion.
Our agri tech platform utilizes advanced machine learning, artificial intelligence, and extensive agricultural expertise to provide dairy farmers with the tools they need to effectively address the critical challenge of lameness on the farm. The non invasive visual livestock monitoring system identifies locomotion traits and trends for each individual cow in the herd.
It’s about the early detection of lameness for prompt intervention and managing the recovery of individual cows to ensure they return to the herd happy and healthy faster.
Our Vision
Intelligent technology is at the core of everything we do. Our approach breaks down into three key components
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We’re at the forefront of data and AI to monitor and enhance herd health.
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Innovation
Our solutions are continuously driven to address real-world challenges in dairy farming.
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Intuition
We streamline complex data into actionable insights, making farm management simpler, more effective, and focused on the well-being of your livestock.
Empowering farmers with technology that learns the locomotion traits of your cows
< Based in New Zealand, Herd-i is dedicated to solving the critical challenges facing the dairy industry through innovation. Our team of experts in farming, agri-tech, machine learning, and software development are committed to equipping farmers with the necessary digital tools to excel to combat lameness, and the overall health and performance of the herd.
Discover locomotion traits
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Advanced Locomotion Scoring: Our system is based on the DairyNZ lameness scoring system to ensure accuracy and reliability in locomotion assessments.
How it Works
We install a small camera device on-farm, designed to accurately record your cows at the exit race. The video is streamed to the cloud based server where our machine-learning models detect and score your cows
Our system scores your cows based on the DairyNZ locomotion scoring system, ranging from 0 (healthy) to 3 (very lame). The scores, along with the videos, are presented on an easy-to-use web-based dashboard that you and your team can access from any web-connected device.
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Installation: A compact non-intrusive camera is installed at a suitable position at your exit race
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Data Collection: The camera records video as cows exit, streaming data to the cloud where our AI models analyze the footage.
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Real-Time Insights: Our online dashboard displays locomotion scores from healthy to very lame, providing clear insights into the health of each cow and highlighting early signs of lameness.
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Technical Requirements for Optimal Performance
- Stable internet connection
- Hard surface for exit race of at least 6 meters, ideally 10 meters, ensuring cows exit in single file
- An EID reader is required for easy integration and to track individual animals effectively. Our team can help provide this technology.
Discover how Herd-i can Transform your Dairy Operation
Ready to transform your herd health?
Contact us to discuss how Herd-i can help to start making a difference in your herd management today. Our team is ready to work with you to tailor a package that meets your specific needs and ensures you get the most out of your investment in Herd-i technology.
