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269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

Update: 2025-10-02
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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Amber Horn-Leiterman of Hornstead Dairy Farm delves into how innovative data collection and technology have transformed their dairy farm's management. She recounts overcoming a challenging reproductive issue through meticulous data tracking and nutrition adjustments. 

The episode also explores the integration of smaXtec’s monitoring system, which tracks crucial health metrics like temperature and rumination, leading to significant improvements in herd health, reproduction rates, and overall efficiency. Amber highlights the importance of adaptive management, learning from real-time data, and continuous improvement to ensure the farm's sustainability and success.

This episode is brought to you by smaXtec.

smaXtec is the internal health management system for dairy cows. The unique bolus technology measures internal temperature, rumination, drinking cycles, activity and more. 

smaXtec helps dairy farmers of any size make confident, data-driven decisions that lead to healthier cows, fewer treatments and better performance. With early detection and 24/7 monitoring, dairies can stay ahead of herd health issues and focus on long-term herd success. Find out more: https://smaxtec.com/us/


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269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

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