Burton House Farm

“Since smaXtec, we have less waste milk!”

Richard Gott, along with his two sons, Andrew and Ben, runs a herd of 190 dairy cows on Burton House Farm in the small village of Tallentire, located in Cumbria. Having installed the smaXtec system just half a year ago, the Gotts have already noticed a significant impact on their operation, with changes that have also brought a financial benefit: “Since smaXtec, we have less waste milk!”

Preventing ailments & healthier dry cows

With the smaXtec health alerts, the Gotts are able to “catch mastitis early and prevent other ailments.” This helps reduce the use of antibiotics and improves the overall well-being of their animals. According to Ben and Andrew Gott, the system is also particularly valuable for managing dry cows: “We are also able to keep a closer eye on the dry cows within the first week of being dry,” ensuring a healthier start to the next lactation period.

More efficient calving management

The support of smaXtec during calving is highly valued at Burton House Farm, as it enables more precise and timely interventions. Ben and Andrew Gott explain, “With the calving alerts, we are able to give a calcium bolus to 3rd lactating cows at the right time.” For the Gotts, calving management has become much more efficient: “Not giving cows calcium days before they calve because they look like they might” ensures that decisions are based on precise data rather than guesswork, leading to healthier cows and improved performance.

Reliable partner every step of the way

smaXtec is a reliable partner every step of the way and is always just a phone call away if needed. Its impact on daily work is invaluable for Ben and Andrew Gott: “The first thing we do in the morning is check the graphs and data. The information it gives you is reliable, and it’s convenienton your phone wherever you are.” This provides them with “peace of mind that cows are being monitored 24/7 because we can’t be there every second of every day.”