HardwareThe internal advantage.

The smaXtec bolus continuously measures important health parameters directly in the cow’s reticulum, exactly where health-related changes begin. It records internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination, and activity. pH is also available as an option. Both the individual parameters and their combination are unique. This gives you the earliest possible indications of emerging problems, long before external or behavioural changes become visible.

The smaXtec bolus is located in the cow’s reticulum where it measures internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination, and activity.

The Classic Bolus measures internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination, and activity. The smaXtec pH bolus also measures pH in addition to the other parameters.

Yes, smaXtec continuously measures all parameters 24/7 in all animals equipped with a bolus.

The Base Station automatically reads the data from the boluses and transfers it to the smaXtec TruD® Cloud via an integrated internet connection. The data is then available to you on your smartphone or computer.

No, all you need is a power outlet. The internet connection is included via an integrated SIM card. Depending on the size of the barn, additional antennas and Base Stations can be used.

The base station is a plug-and-play system and is ready to use within a few minutes. Once the antenna has been attached and the boluses administered, you can start using the system immediately.

The smaXtec Climate Sensor measures outdoor temperature, humidity, and air pressure in the barn. The system automatically calculates the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) from these measurements and informs you when there is an increased risk of heat stress.

Yes, the smaXtec system is suitable for pasture use. The boluses have internal data storage that can store data for up to six days if it cannot be read out immediately via a base station. Solar panels ensure a reliable power supply at all times.

For individual health monitoring, each cow receives one bolus. The pH Bolus is generally used in around 6 to 10% of the herd or of the respective feeding group, enabling conclusions to be drawn about the group’s feeding.

The key advantage of the smaXtec bolus is its continuous measurement of internal body temperature directly in the reticulum. No external sensor system can measure this parameter. Internal body temperature is considered the earliest indicator of many relevant diseases, including mastitis, milk fever, ketosis and pneumonia. Combined with data on water intake, drinking cycles, rumination and activity, this provides precise, individual-animal metrics for preventive and targeted health management.