Real Farmers.
Real Stories.
Right here in Canterbury.
Heine Cronje
Lismore Dairy Farmer | 730 Cows
"I know exactly what's happening across the herd, at all times."
John Frew
Darfield Dairy Farmer | 840 Cows
"Once you try Herd-i and start using it properly - you wouldn't farm without it!"
Tim Richards
Waitaki Valley Dairy Farmer | 720 Cows
"The biggest thing I've found with Herd-i is its consistency."
Tom Mawle
Mount Hutt Dairy Farmer | 1000 Cows
“It’s a great system to fine-tune what’s happening on-farm.”
Hear from our farmers...
Why are Canterbury dairy farmers using Herd-i?
Hear why Heine wouldn’t want to farm without Herd-i, and how daily lameness and body condition data is making a difference on his farm.
Do you know which cows need a closer look?
With 840 cows walking over 2km daily, John shares how Herd-i helps him identify the cows he wants to see and make more informed decisions.
What’s changing between your twice-yearly BCS checks?
A lot can change between BCS checks. See how Tim is using daily BCS data to track changes and support more targeted feeding decisions.
How does identifying subtle changes sooner make a difference?
Hear Tom’s experience with Herd-i and what having greater daily visibilty means for his farming operation.
Daily scoring for targeted dairy herd management
Early Lameness Detection
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- Identify sutble changes in gait sooner
- Improved reproductive performance
- Proactive lameness treatment
- Reduced total lameness cost
- Improved animal wellbeing
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Daily Body Condition Scoring
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- Identify small changes in body condition
- Optimised feed management
- Maximise milk production
- Improved reproductive performance
- Track body condition changes over time
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Dashboard & Reporting
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- Track individual and herd trends
- Access consistent daily data
- Daily visibility for more targeted herd management decisions
- Review list of cows scoring above set threshold
- View videos of each individual cow
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Canterbury farmers, let's talk.
What does two seasons of BCS data tell us?
A Canterbury dairy farmer evening hosted by Herd-i, bringing farmers and vets together for interesting local insights, good conversation and a chance to get behind Movember!
· Wednesday 25 November 2026 · 6pm – 8pm · Dunsandel Rugby Club ·
Fancy a beer? Let’s catch up.
Get off farm for a couple of hours, enjoy a beer and a bite, and join the conversation with other Canterbury dairy farmers and vets.
Over the past two seasons, Herd-i has collected body condition data from nearly 49,000 cows across 36 Canterbury farms. Now, we’re taking a closer look at what the data is telling us.
Join veterinarians Krispin Kannan and Richard Stalker, alongside dairy farmer Heine Cronje, as we explore some interesting findings around cow condition, mating performance and what they could mean on farm.
Hosted by George Dodson, Canterbury farmer and host of the How Good’s Dairy podcast.
All Canterbury dairy farmers welcome, whether you’re using Herd-i or not.
Register To Attend
428K+
Daily BCS Scores
48,767
Cows
36
Canterbury Farms
2
Seasons of Data
What the evening involves:
Movember Fundraiser
Bring a mate. Back a good cause.
We’re getting behind Movember, supporting men’s health and encouraging conversations that matter. Led by our Sales Manager and long-standing Movember ambassador, Matt McIntyre.
Bring along a dairy farming mate (or two!) and go into the draw to win an Icey Tek chilly bin!
Give to Movember. Herd-i gives back.
Donate on the night and Herd-i will match your donation with an equal-value credit towards a Herd-i installation or your existing subscription, up to $1,500 per farm.
Offer terms apply.
The Panel
What does two seasons of BCS data tell us?
Join veterinarians Krispin Kannan and Richard Stalker, alongside Canterbury dairy farmer Heine Cronje, as they explore findings from nearly 49,000 cows across 36 Canterbury farms.
From changes in cow condition to mating performance, we’ll take a closer look at what the data is revealing and what it could mean on farm.
Hosted by George Dodson, Canterbury dairy farmer and host of the How Good’s Dairy podcast.
Open Audience Q&A
Your questions. Real conversations.
Got questions about the findings? Wondering how Herd-i could work on your farm? Or have an experience of your own to share?
This is your chance to ask the panel, compare notes with other Canterbury farmers and have an open, practical conversation.
Beers & Nibbles
Cold beers. Good Food. Better conversations.
Enjoy a beer, a bite to eat and a catch-up with other Canterbury dairy farmers and vets.
Light food and drinks will be provided.