How does smaXtec work? Act preventively instead of treating reactively
smaXtec combines unique bolus technology with intelligent management tools and hands-on personal advice. Using Artificial Intelligence, it turns precise data from inside the cow into clear, practical recommendations. That allows dairy producers to detect disease at the first immune response and manage herd health preventively.
The biggest hidden cost on any dairy farm: spotting disease too late
Most diseases in dairy cows begin long before clinical signs appear. With smaXtec, farmers fundamentally change how they manage health: instead of reacting once something becomes visible, they see changes as they develop. Whether it is a short fever spike that a manual measurement would have missed, a ration that is dragging down rumination across a group, or water intake in the high-yielding group that simply is not where it should be – smaXtec shows what is happening in the herd. And it does so before anything is visible to the eye, before milk yield drops, and before costs rise.
Its unique bolus technology captures key health parameters directly inside the cow. Combined with Artificial Intelligence and one-to-one advice, this becomes a reliable basis for better decisions – and for health management that makes farms more profitable over the long term.
What data does smaXtec measure?
Most systems record behavior from the outside. smaXtec goes a step further and measures exactly where health changes originate: in the cow's reticulum.
There, the smaXtec bolus continuously records:
- internal body temperature (±0.018 °F accuracy)
- water intake and drinking cycles
- rumination
- activity
- optional: pH value
This data allows farmers to detect health changes at the earliest possible stage and identify diseases while they are still developing.
How does smaXtec data help me in day-to-day herd management?
Data alone is not enough. What sets smaXtec apart is the combination of leading technology and decades of expertise on farm. What matters is drawing the right conclusions from precise data – and acting at the right time. Your cows are drinking too little? Perhaps the water troughs are badly positioned, cleaned too rarely, or there is a stray voltage problem. The start of lactation is not going to plan? Have you taken a closer look at your dry cow ration? To find exactly those levers on your farm, smaXtec combines precise data from inside the cow with:
- the latest Artificial Intelligence solutions,
- intelligent management tools, and
- personal advice from expert advisors.
The Artificial Intelligence continuously analyzes millions of data points from herds worldwide. Anomalies are automatically detected, put in context, and translated into concrete recommendations. So you do not only know that something has changed – you know where action is needed. On top of that, you review your herd's development regularly with your personal smaXtec advisor, identify room for improvement, and agree on specific measures. That is how data becomes confidence in your decisions, and how monitoring becomes planned, preventive health management.
How does smaXtec work, step by step?
The smaXtec bolus measures internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination, and activity in the reticulum – plus pH value as an option. Administered once, completely maintenance-free.
The Base Station reads the data automatically and transmits it to the smaXtec Cloud via built-in internet connectivity. The Climate Sensor supplies relevant barn climate data such as temperature, humidity, air pressure and the THI (temperature-humidity index).
The cloud analyzes the data using proven algorithms and Artificial Intelligence, and turns it into clear information and recommended actions.
Via smartphone or computer you have your whole herd in view at any time: individual cow, group or the entire herd. Instead of searching through data manually, smaXtec shows you clearly which animal or which group needs your attention today. Tailored task lists and alerts guide you through the working day.
Your customer advisor supports you on farm, by phone, and online. Together we find the root causes of your problems and make sure you make the right decisions at the right time.
What are the benefits of health management with smaXtec?
Through earliest-possible detection of health changes, intelligent management tools, and personal advice, smaXtec helps dairy producers to:
- detect disease at the first immune response,
- act more precisely and make well-founded decisions,
- find the root causes of problems,
- manage the farm more efficiently,
- unlock the full performance potential of the herd,
- reduce financial losses.
Instead of waiting for clinical signs, you can act the moment the first changes appear, and that pays off financially, too.
Conclusion: what changes on farm with smaXtec?
