Dwayne Martin

“With smaXtec, I’ve been able to reduce my somatic cell count from 250,000 to 100,000 – without using any antibiotics.”

Dwayne Martin operates a dairy farm with 180 cows in Indiana, US. After installing smaXtec on his farm, he noticed significant improvements, particularly in heat detection, calving indicators, and mastitis detection. “I wanted a system to monitor cow health that was not influenced by outside factors. Since using smaXtec, I’ve seen a huge improvement in my heat detection, which has helped with breeding efficiency.The calving indicator has also been incredibly helpful for better managing the calving process,” says Dwayne Martin.
The system has proven to be an essential tool for his dairy farm. The mastitis detection was the most surprising and impactful benefit for the farmer: “The biggest surprise for me has been the accuracy of detecting mastitis early. With smaXtec, I’ve been able to reduce my somatic cell count (SCC) from 250,000 to around 100,000 – without using any antibiotics. That has made a huge difference in both, the health of my cows and the quality of our milk.” One of the features Dwayne Martin appreciates most is the ability to monitor his herd remotely, which means a reduced workload for him: “I find it incredibly helpful to be able to keep an eye on my cows 24/7, from anywhere, especially since I help manage a few other businesses outside of the dairy farm. Being able to stay connected and make informed decisions, even when I’m not on the farm, is critical for me.”