Jesper Jürgensen

“Thanks to smaXtec, we have reduced our cows’ mortality rate by 50%.”

Jesper Jürgensen runs a dairy farm with his brother Jan-Ole in Klovtoft, Denmark, where they manage a herd of 170 cows. Their goal is clear: “We always want to stay close to our cows!” Since early 2023, the two brothers have been using the smaXtec system, which has proven indispensable for optimising herd health.

Thanks to the precise early detection of diseases, they’ve managed to reduce their cows’ mortality rate by an impressive 50%: “smaXtec has played a key role in halving the number of deaths. This is also because, with the system, we can now ensure a milder course of disease,” says Jesper Jürgensen.

Efficient calving management

With smaXtec, the Jürgensen brothers have significantly improved their calving management. “The calving alert allows us to prepare the cows early and with minimal effort for the upcoming birth. At the same time, it enables us to focus better on assisting during calving,” explains Jesper Jürgensen. Thanks to smaXtec, they have optimised the process so that the cows “get back on their feet more quickly” after calving. The farmers now detect diseases like metritis, which can occur more frequently during this phase, much faster.

“We detect a lot more heats!”

The reliable heat detection with smaXtec has also become a key part of their daily routine: “We detect a lot more heats! As a result, we have significantly fewer cows that need to be artificially inseminated,” says Jesper Jürgensen. Thanks to precise detection and the insemination window, they are able to shorten calving intervals, increase conception rates, and quickly identify fertility issues. This not only saves them time but also money.

Stress-free workday & easy use

“With smaXtec, we can plan our day much better. When we enter the barn, we now have far fewer surprises,” reports Jesper Jürgensen about their daily work with smaXtec. Another big plus is the user-friendly interface: “The easy handling is fantastic. Both the computer software and the app are super intuitive and easy to use.” An additional advantage for the farmers is the maintenance-free bolus placed directly in the cow’s reticulum. This eliminates the need to regularly replace collars or other alternative systems, making daily tasks much easier.

What ultimately convinced them? The system’s profitability and the positive impact on farm performance: “With smaXtec, we’re investing in the health of our animals – and the result is more milk in the tank!”