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# Herd-i

Intelligent herd health

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## Posts

- [Farmer Feedback – "We've had good condition throughout the whole year. And we've had an increased mating rate of about 4%."](https://herd-i.com/tommawle) - Tom Mawle has been farming the same dryland block beneath Mt Hutt for more than 15 years. Blackford Farming runs 1000 cows on a System 3 operation with no irrigation — just a reliable 1250mm of annual rainfall and a farming philosophy shaped by years in beef before dairy.
- [Farmer Feedback – It's been a real relief knowing exactly what my cows are looking like](https://herd-i.com/farmer-feedback-its-been-a-real-relief-knowing-exactly-what-my-cows-are-looking-like) - Waikato share milker Daniel Bradbury shares how Herd-i helps him detect early lameness and monitor body condition across 600 cows — consistently, every milking.
- [Farmer Feedback – Picking Up Small Changes, Every Cow, Every Milking](https://herd-i.com/farmer-feedback-picking-up-small-changes-every-cow-every-milking) - Waikato share milker Daniel Bradbury shares how Herd-i helps him detect early lameness and monitor body condition across 600 cows — consistently, every milking.
- [Herd-i Appoints CEO to Lead US Expansion](https://herd-i.com/herd-i-appoints-ceo-to-lead-u-s-expansion) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Herd-i has appointed Nicole Mozeliak as Chief Executive Officer – Herd-i US, to lead the company’s entry into the US. The technology is being installed on US dairy farms
- [Tech Talk - AI Camera Vision](https://herd-i.com/tech-talk-ai-camera-vision) - Learn how AI camera vision helps farmers detect lameness early, improving herd health, productivity, and daily farm management.
- [That's Lame! - Return on Investment Analysis](https://herd-i.com/herd-i-case-study-return-on-investment-analysis) - Discover how AI lameness detection delivered a 13% ROI, reduced cases by 38%, and improved animal welfare on farm.
- [The Last Word - By Liz Muller, CEO, Herd-i](https://herd-i.com/the-last-word-liz-muller-with-agritecnnz) - Liz Muller shares why growing agritech talent is vital to strengthening New Zealand’s global leadership in food and fibre.
- [Farmer Feedback - Eyes on every cow, every day](https://herd-i.com/farmer-feedback-eyes-on-every-cow-every-day) - See how a North Canterbury dairy farm uses Herd-i to monitor every cow daily and improve lameness management.
- [Expert Insights - Dr Winston Mason](https://herd-i.com/expert-insights-dr-winston-mason) - Dr Winston Mason explains how lameness affects milk yield, reproduction, and cow welfare on modern dairy farms.
- ["These systems don’t take holidays or get fatigued. They help you make decisions faster."](https://herd-i.com/these-systems-dont-take-holidays-or-get-fatigued-they-help-you-make-decisions-faster) - At Mairoa Dairies, Jesse & Renee Huffam use Herd-i AI to spot lameness early, improve body condition scoring, and support smarter, faster decisions.
- [AI helps detect lameness early](https://herd-i.com/ai-helps-detect-lameness-early) - This week I had a chat with Rob Neeley, a 50:50 shareholder milking 600 cows in Southland. Rob was one of the early adopters of Herd-i when it was first launched (as OmniEye). Rob has two seasons of using Herd-i under his belt and so I was keen to hear about his experience with how this innovative technology is shaping his approach to managing his herds health and productivity.
- [Inside Herd-i’s Technology: An Interview with Dr Bin Wang](https://herd-i.com/inside-herd-is-technology-an-interview-with-dr-bin-wang) - This week, I had the chance to sit down with Dr Bin Wang, our Head of Machine Learning at Herd-i, for a closer look at how our technology works, what drives the tech team, and what keeps them striving for excellence. In the interest of efficiency (and a little fun), we even used AI to
- [Prioritise hoof health to maximise repro performance and capitalise on payout](https://herd-i.com/prioritise-hoof-health-to-maximise-repro-performance-and-capitalise-on-payout-2) - Dairy farmers can boost their reproduction success this mating season by prioritising hoof health and early lameness detection to keep cows in top condition and make the most of a promising forecast payout.
- [Investigating the Association Between Herd-i Lameness Scores and Reproductive Outcomes on a Single Dairy Farm](https://herd-i.com/investigating-the-association-between-herd-i-lameness-scores-and-reproductive-outcomes-on-a-single-dairy-farm) - In a case study of one calving and mating season on a large, well-managed, South Island dairy farm, EpiVets examined how higher Herd-i lameness scores affected 6-week in-calf rate and final pregnancy rate. In addition, the financial loss resulting from reproductive failure associated with lameness was reported. The study also looked at whether there were
- [Identifying Lameness](https://herd-i.com/identifying-lameness) - Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects cow welfare, takes time, energy and skill to treat. Lameness can pose a significant financial cost as lame cows produce less milk, lose weight, and take longer to get back in calf. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor cows over time.
- [Herd-i expands globally to help US dairy farmers tackle billion-dollar lameness problem](https://herd-i.com/herd-i-expands-globally-to-help-us-dairy-farmers-tackle-billion-dollar-lameness-problem) - AI-powered technology developed in New Zealand is set to help US dairy farmers address a billion-dollar challenge. With lameness costing the US dairy industry up to NZ$1.2 billion annually, Herd-i’s innovative system detects lameness early, improving productivity and boosting animal welfare for the country’s 9.4 million dairy cows. Herd-i’s entry into the US market, planned
- [Herd-i Rolls Out Game-Changing, AI-Powered Body Condition Scoring to First Farmers](https://herd-i.com/herd-i-rolls-out-game-changing-ai-powered-body-condition-scoring-to-first-farmers) - Herd-i's AI-powered Body Condition Scoring helps 42 New Zealand dairy farms monitor cow health daily, improving decision-making and efficiency.
- [How Many Lame Cows Do You Have on Your Farm?](https://herd-i.com/how-many-lame-cows-do-you-have-on-your-farm) - A female farmers perspective on managing lameness with Herd-i Liz Muller, CEO of Herd-i, sits down with Dr Mara Elton Fletcher — female farmer (co-equity partner Darnley Dairy in North Canterbury) and vet— to gain a female perspective on the challenges and benefits of managing lameness in a 900-head herd. When asked why managing lameness
- [AI-powered system transforms body condition scoring for dairy farmers](https://herd-i.com/ai-powered-system-transforms-body-condition-scoring-for-dairy-farmers) - Spending time manually body condition scoring cows and getting inconsistent results is now a thing of the past for dairy farmers, thanks to New Zealand’s first AI-powered body condition scoring (BCS) system.

## Pages

- [Home](https://herd-i.com/) - Intelligent Herd Health - our mission is to improve the health and performance of dairy herds by harnessing the power of intelligent technology
- [Herd-i US NEW](https://herd-i.com/us) - Intelligent Herd Health - our mission is to improve the health and performance of dairy herds by harnessing the power of intelligent technology
- [Herd-i US](https://herd-i.com/us-old) - Intelligent Herd Health - our mission is to improve the health and performance of dairy herds by harnessing the power of intelligent technology
- [About Us](https://herd-i.com/about-us) - Learn more about Herd-i, our mission, values, and the team dedicated to transforming livestock management through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
- [Fonterra On-Farm Solutions Programme](https://herd-i.com/fonterra) - Daily herd data that spots early lameness and condition changes. Make faster, data-driven decisions to protect herd health. See the difference Herd-i makes every day.
- [Synlait](https://herd-i.com/synlait) - Daily herd data that spots early lameness and condition changes. Make faster, data-driven decisions to protect herd health. See the difference Herd-i makes every day.
- [Field Days Terms & Conditions](https://herd-i.com/field-days-terms-conditions) - Review the Terms and Conditions of using Herd-i's services. Understand your rights and obligations when accessing our livestock management tools and solutions.
- [Fieldays 10-13 June 2026](https://herd-i.com/fieldays) - Daily herd data that spots early lameness and condition changes. Make faster, data-driven decisions to protect herd health. See the difference Herd-i makes every day.
- [Contact Us](https://herd-i.com/contact-us) - Get in touch with Herd-i for any inquiries about our livestock management solutions. Our team is here to assist you with any questions or support you need.
- [Fonterra Organics Conference](https://herd-i.com/organicsconference) - Enter your details and be in to win Herd-i Blunt Umbrella - Dairy Women’s Network Success Through Inspiration Conference 2026
- [Every Day Counts](https://herd-i.com/every-day-counts) - Daily herd data that spots early lameness and condition changes. Make faster, data-driven decisions to protect herd health. See the difference Herd-i makes every day.
- [Dairy Women's Network 2026](https://herd-i.com/dwn) - Enter your details and be in to win Herd-i Blunt Umbrella - Dairy Women’s Network Success Through Inspiration Conference 2026
- [Articles & Insights](https://herd-i.com/articles-insights) - Explore actionable insights, the latest data analysis, customer success stories and other interesting information from Herd-i.
- [Lameness](https://herd-i.com/lameness) - Lameness directly impacts farm profitability, making early detection and prompt effective treatment critical to maintaining herd wellbeing and productivity.
- [Body Condition Scoring](https://herd-i.com/body-condition-scoring) - Body Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproductive performance of your dairy herd.
- [Future Proof Your Herd](https://herd-i.com/futureproof) - Future-proof your dairy herd with Herd-i automated lameness and body condition scoring. Sign a Herd-i agreement before 30 April and receive 12 months of Starlink internet credit. T&Cs apply.
- [Future Proof Your Herd Terms & Conditions](https://herd-i.com/future-proof-your-herd-terms-conditions) - Review the Terms and Conditions of using Herd-i's services. Understand your rights and obligations when accessing our livestock management tools and solutions.
- [Herd-i Southern Field Days Starlink Promotion](https://herd-i.com/herd-i-southern-field-days-starlink-promotion) - Learn about terms and conditions for the Herd-i Southern Field Days Starlink Promotion.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://herd-i.com/terms-and-conditions) - Review the Terms and Conditions of using Herd-i's services. Understand your rights and obligations when accessing our livestock management tools and solutions.
- [SouthIslandDairyEvent](https://herd-i.com/southislanddairyevent) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Why bcs matters” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https://herd-i.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Herd-i-Symbol_Black_BG.png” custom_padding=”5%||5%||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|30px|0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”58px” header_line_height=”1.1em” header_2_font_size=”2em” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” background_layout=”dark” header_font_size_tablet=”58px” header_font_size_phone=”40px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_free_form=”selector .no-wrap {|| white-space:nowrap;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”] Have you herd? [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true”
- [First 100 Terms & Conditions](https://herd-i.com/first-100-terms-conditions) - Review the Terms and Conditions of using Herd-i's services. Understand your rights and obligations when accessing our livestock management tools and solutions.
- [FAQ](https://herd-i.com/faq) - Find answers to common questions about Herd-i's livestock management tools and services. Learn more about our products, features, and how we can help optimize your farming practices.
- [Fieldays 12-15 June 2024](https://herd-i.com/fieldays-12-15-june-2024) - Come and find us - Herd-i are at Fieldys 12-15 June 2024. We are in the Agri Tent stall PD13. We look forward to seeing you!
- [Farm Demo Day](https://herd-i.com/demoday) - Experience Herd-i in action at our Farm Demo Day with live technology demonstrations, insights from the farmers, and enjoy a BBQ lunch. Register online today!
- [Privacy Policy](https://herd-i.com/privacy-policy) - Read Herd-i's Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and data.

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