283 | Maximizing Dairy Health with Amanda Dolphin
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Amanda Dolphin, a lifelong dairy farmer turned dairy tech expert, discusses the revolutionary impact of internal temperature monitoring on dairy cow health and operational efficiency. Amanda shares her experiences using smaXtec's bolus technology, which tracks cows' internal body temperature, water intake, drinking cycles, and activity levels.
By providing early alerts for potential health issues like mastitis and ketosis, calving predictions, and precise monitoring of cows' well-being, this technology helps farmers transition from reactive to proactive herd management. Amanda emphasizes the transformative benefits for both her family farm and the wider dairy community, offering detailed insights into implementation, data utilization, and the resulting improvements in productivity and profitability.
00:00 Unlocking the Potential of Internal Temperature Monitoring
01:13 Introduction to Amanda Dolphin and Her Dairy Background
02:54 Embracing Dairy Technology: From Collars to Bolus
04:42 The Impact of Internal Temperature Monitoring
06:22 Implementing smaXtec on the Farm
09:12 Installation and Onboarding Process
11:05 Supporting Dairy Farmers with smaXtec
13:06 Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects
18:08 Final Words and Episode Wrap-Up
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/
