Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

If health issues go undetected at this stage, cows can quickly fall behind, making it more difficult to achieve clear heats and tight breeding targets.

As spring workloads increase, having continuous insight into cow health becomes increasingly important. smaXtec supports farmers during this high-risk post-calving period with 24/7 monitoring, helping to identify health issues early, support recovery after calving and ensure cows are in the right condition as the breeding season approaches.

Protecting cow health when it matters most

The post-calving period is a high-risk phase for dairy cows, with metabolic disorders such as milk fever or other infections often developing silently before visible symptoms appear. smaXtec monitors key health parameters, including internal body temperature, water intake and drinking cycles, rumination and activity, enabling early detection and timely intervention.

This helps prevent minor issues from escalating, reduces veterinary costs, supports recovery after calving, and supports a smoother transition into peak lactation.

Chiaran O’Connell, milking 90 cows in Clare, states: “Veterinary costs have decreased by 40%. We could not be working as efficiently without the system. Overall, smaXtec makes life easier for a busy family farm and saves time, especially during calving and breeding – that alone has been the biggest return on investment. It has been a huge addition to our farm.”

From calving into breeding – confidence through data

Strong cow health after calving lays the foundation for a successful breeding season.

By ensuring cows recover well, avoid metabolic stress, and maintain normal rumination and activity, smaXtec helps farmers enter breeding with confidence.

Healthier cows show clearer heats, higher conception rates, and more consistent performance throughout the season.

With smaXtec, farmers can focus on proactive management rather than firefighting problems – taking pressure off during spring and setting the herd up for success.

For further details

Contact us at info@smaXtec.com, give us a call on 061 524 880, or visit www.smaXtec.com/ireland.