HardwareThe internal advantage.

The smaXtec bolus is unique because of where it is located and what it measures. Located in the reticulum, the bolus measures internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination, activity and pH (optional). These measurements by themselves, and in combination, provide the earliest possible indications of emerging problems, long before visible symptoms appear.

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 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 a built-in SIM card. You can access your herd data on your smartphone or computer.

No, all you need is a power outlet. The Base Station comes equipped with an internet connection via a 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 alerts 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.

For individual health monitoring, all breeding age heifers and lactating cows should receive a Classic Bolus. We recommend using the pH Bolus in 6 to 10% of your herd or of the respective feeding group.

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. Changes in internal body temperature is considered the earliest indicator of many common 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.