Episode 31: What’s Your Cow Telling You? Inside the SmaXtec Bolus

In this episode, we explore how precision livestock technology is transforming herd management with John Allen and Melinda Little from smaXtec. We discuss how real-time animal data is helping dairy farmers make faster, more informed decisions around animal health, mating, and overallherd performance.The conversation highlights the practical application of smaXtec in-cow bolus technology, which monitors key indicators including temperature, rumination, water intake, heat stress, and pre-calving activity. We also examine how live data is being used to improve mating outcomes, detect healthissues earlier, and support a more proactive approach to herd management.Listeners will gain valuable insights into how precisiondata can be integrated into everyday farm operations, from identifying the ideal insemination window and managing replacement heifers to reducing somatic cell counts and responding to environmental challenges such as heat stress.Whether you're interested in improving reproductiveperformance, enhancing animal wellbeing, or exploring the future of dairy technology, this episode offers practical experience and real-world perspectives on how data-driven decision-making can help maximise the potential of your herd.InstagramFacebookWebsite