Region: Ashburton

Stu Russell
“The confidence in the system has allowed us to use more sexed semen with results on par with conventional semen.”

Herd size: 750 cows · Milking Parlour

Stu Russell, who runs a dairy farm of 750 cows together with his wife in Ashburton, New Zealand, installed smaXtec in April 2021.
Since the installation, he has seen impressive results in both breeding efficiency and herd health management. The farmer was able to significantly reduce labor while increasing the six-week in-calf rate to a consistent 80%. This result has been achieved even while using sexed semen, which is typically more challenging to manage without precise heat detection. “The confidence in the system has allowed us to use more sexed semen with results on par with conventional semen,” Stu Russel shared.

The integration of smaXtec with their existing herd management system has further enhanced heat and mastitis detection, streamlining the whole process. “We highly recommend smaXtec,” Stu Russell concluded.
The smaXtec system has not only saved time but has also reduced the labor unit required for heat detection and improved the overall herd health on the farm.

Success Stories

65 success stories

Johnny Lochhead

“Our calving interval is reduced by over 30 days in the last 12 months and that’s probably on around 50% of services.”

Johnny Lochhead standing on his pasture

Region: Dumfries

Herd size: 70 cows

Mark Allison

“Our involuntary cull rate has decreased from about 5.5% to around 2%.”

Mark Allison standing in his barn

Region: West Cumbria

Herd size: 650 cows

Wim Kwanten

“With pain relief and uddermint, we can prevent cows from actually developing mastitis and needing antibiotics.”

smaXtec testimonial Wim Kwanten standing in the barn

Region: Limbourg

Herd size: 400 cows

Antoine Calmejane

“smaXtec always provides me with reliable, continuous information.”

Antoine Calmejane in a smaXtec jacket in the barn with his cows

Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Herd size: 110 cows

Kallista Bednarczyk

“smaXtec is an all-in-one solution – no need to pay for multiple pieces of equipment.”

Kallista Bednarczyk with her team in the barn

Region: Bretagne

Herd size: 220 cows

James & Richard Barr

“It’s been a real game-changer for both herd management and work-life balance.”

Region: Northern Ireland, County Antrim

Herd size: 150 cows

Paul Grace & Julie

“smaXtec has given me another level of understanding and it has definitely led to a healthier herd.”

smaXtec testimonials Paul Grace

Region: Wicklow

With video

Herd size: 215 cows

Claudine Quinquis

“The temperature and mastitis alerts help us target the cows so we can intervene as early as possible in case of infection.”

smaXtec customer Claudine Quinquis with a colleague and a dog in the barn

Region: Bretagne

Herd size: 170 cows

Elaine Williamson

“With smaXtec, I’m getting notified up to 15 hours before calving starts!”

smaXtec testimonial Elaine Williamson with her husband in front of the barn

Region: Northern Ireland

Herd size: 100 cows

John Gilfillan

“smaXtec gives us better control over herd health and fertility.”

Region: Northern Ireland

Herd size: 150 cows

Owen Brown

Clear, practical insights on mastitis & more – thanks to the smaXtec Academy.

Region: Dumfriesshire

Herd size: 122 cows

David Thompson

“smaXtec has made a real difference in how I manage my herd.”

Region: New Zealand

Herd size: 300 cows