Amber Horn-Leiterman
“With smaXtec, we are seeing a 7.8 ROI just from the improvements on cull rates.”
Region: Wisconsin
Herd size: 2,100 cows
Better decisions. Stronger results.
Success depends on making the right decisions at the right time. smaXtec turns precise data from inside the cow into clear recommendations for action, creating the foundation for decisions that pay off.
Success stories from smaXtec customers
Ryan Schleis
“I have seen a 70% reduction in hormone usage now that I am using the smaXtec system.”
Region: Wisconsin
Herd size: 550 cows
Doornenbal Dairy
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment.”
Region: California
With video
Herd size: 2,000 cows
Nathan Brearley
“smaXtec has really helped us up our game in animal health.”
Region: Michigan
With video
Herd size: 800 cows
Budjon Farms
“smaXtec has given us peace of mind, time efficiency and it allows us to better overall manage the health of our herd.”
Region: Wisconsin
With video
Herd size: 100 cows
Elizabeth Elsinger
“Our pregnancy rate is now shooting for 30% in just the last two and a half years.”
Region: Iowa
With video
Herd size: 600 cows
Hurtgenlea Holsteins
“smaXtec’s biggest benefit is the calving alert that gives us a 10-to-12-hour notice.”
Region: Wisconsin
With video
Herd size: 160 cows
Central Manor
“Adding smaXtec has lowered our days open and repro cull rate.”
Region: Pennsylvania
Herd size: 200 cows
Lauderdale Farm
“With smaXtec, we are catching sick cows much earlier than we did in the past.”
Region: Wisconsin
With video
Herd size: 135 cows
Join dairy farmers around the world who are already taking a proactive approach with smaXtec.
- 1mil+
- More than 1 million cows worldwide are already connected through a smaXtec bolus.
- 256bil+
- Every day, more than 256 billion data points are generated to power our artificial intelligence.
- 9mo
- Our customers report an average payback period of less than nine months.
Unique insights into your herd.
Every change detected early can make a difference. smaXtec provides unique data from inside combined with artificial intelligence, helping you turn this information into better decisions for your herd and your farm.
Software
Your foundation for better decisions.
From the individual cow to the entire herd. With smaXtec, data from inside the cow becomes valuable information for your dairy’s success. Discover the smaXtec software.
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High temperature increase
Cow 578
Thu · 6:12 AMMorning · one cow
It starts with an alert.
The bolus measures internal body temperature in the reticulum around the clock with an accuracy of ±0.018°F. If the temperature deviates from the cow’s individual normal value, you receive a notification.
Cow 578 · High temperature increase
Thu · 1:25 PMMidday · one group
The 12th alert in this group.
When alerts pile up, it is rarely down to a single cow. The group chart shows you when an entire group or even the whole herd is affected, for example by viral infections or feeding problems.
12 alerts in one day · Fresh cows
Thu · 2:15 PMAfternoon · Actions
Alerts become actionable next steps.
Cows that need attention are categorized automatically. With clear lists and farm-specific work instructions, everyone on the team knows immediately what to do.
Fresh cows needing attention · Work instruction
Sun · 7:00 PMWeekly review · the herd
Are your actions paying off?
In the end, it’s not the individual alert that counts, but how the whole herd develops. The Performance Center brings health, reproduction and performance together – comparable from week to week.
Health index 89 · +2 vs. previous week
Anytime24/7 alerts
An overview of the herd.
Health, reproduction, feeding, management and herd behavior in one system. You decide when you want to be notified about what.
Push · Email · Assistant · configurable per type
Your competitive advantage starts with internal insights.
Discover how smaXtec can improve your herd’s health.
Health
Health -Manage your herd’s health preventively.
Reproduction
Reproduction -Keep everything in sight with smaXtec, from heat to calving.
Feeding
Feeding -Manage your herd’s feeding based on precise data from inside.
Management
Management -More efficient workflows and greater structure for your dairy farm.
News from smaXtec
New Feature: Behavior at the group level
With the new Behavior module, you can spot patterns in herd behavior and fine-tune your daily routines.
Group-level insights help you focus on what matters: lying stalls and available space, housing and milking routines, feeding practices or stressors such as heat. Compare groups, track trends and see how your management changes affect the herd.
Two awards. One shared innovation.
SmartCalving by Lock SmartSolutions and smaXtec has received two awards: Gold in the EuroTier Innovation Award and the 2026 Animal Welfare Award.
SmartCalving combines smaXtec’s early calving detection with Lock’s automated barn technology. When calving is imminent, the barn environment is automatically adjusted to better protect the cow and calf during this sensitive time.
Upcoming Events
American Dairy XPO
November 4-5
Syracuse, NY
Dairy West
November 10-12
Boise, ID
MILK Business Conference
December 7-9
Scottsdale, AZ
New Success Story: Doornenball Dairy
Since implementing smaXtec, Jennifer De Vries has seen first-hand the efficiency in how much sooner she can detect potential disease.
“Prior to smaXtec, most of our health issues were detected using visual symptoms and examining the cow,” she explains. “With smaXtec, we're able to use the system to detect those cows early, before visual symptoms even arise.”
Artificial Intelligence in Dairy Farming
Successful dairy farms generate more data than ever before. However, without the ability to interpret and act on it, this data remains unused potential.
This is exactly where smaXtec makes the difference. While many herd health management systems focus on collecting data, smaXtec was built from the ground up to translate data into actionable insights, powered by artificial intelligence.
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