How Herd Navigator™ works for DeLaval VMS
One Herd Navigator works with up to four DeLaval VMS
Automated on-farm analysis
While your cows are milked in DeLaval VMS, representative milk samples are taken automatically. They are
sent immediately to the analysis instrument. The analytical results are processed in an advanced biological model which detects which cows are in need of special attention. This information is displayed in an easy-to-understand format in the VMS herd management system on your computer.
The biological models in Herd Navigator™ determine automatically from which cows a milk sample will be taken, at which milking; and which milk parameters to analyse.
Improve results with fast action
Herd Navigator has achieved astonishing results in terms of productivity and profitability. This is due to the system’s accurate data and diagnostics that enable precise and early action to be taken for better herd health.
(Data source: test (4) and commercial (5) farms in Denmark and the Netherlands running Herd Navigator, 2009)
Reproduction
Heat detection rates of well beyond 95% were reported on the Herd Navigator farms. Furthermore, pregnancy rates increased significantly in a very short time; now around 50%.
The workload is changing. What once took an hour or two is now done best in ten minutes. A number of farmers have stopped performing manual pregnancy tests and fully trust their Herd Navigator™ instead.
Mastitis detection
Herd Navigator is able to detect mastitis up to 3 days before physical signs are visible. On the Herd Navigator farms, system sensitivity reached more than 80%. That means you will only get alarms that matter and you won’t be treating cows that don’t need it.
Ketosis detection
Herd Navigator™ detects early signs of ketosis. Detection of previously unobserved cases of ketosis has a considerable effect on milk production. With immediate treatment to avoid clinical ketosis, the system can help prevent milk losses of up to 600 kg milk per cow per lactation.
The system has detected 50% more diagnoses of clinical and subclinical ketosis than normal. This allows you to uncover hidden savings and fine tune your Standard Operating Procedures to quickly improve results.
