Ellis Judson

Ellis Judson manages a herd of 200 cows on her Bodafon Y Glyn farm in Anglesey, an island off the northwest coast of Wales, and has been using the smaXtec system for a year. When colleagues ask why she installed smaXtec, she explains that it was “mainly because of its reliable heat detection and accurate calving alerts,“ which together save time, money, and effort while improving overall health management.

“We save money on straw and drugs from the vet.”

For Ellis Judson, the smaXtec system has made managing cows around calving significantly easier. “We keep the cows in their cubicles until the calving alert goes off, then move them to a straw bed. This way, we’ve reduced mastitis cases, and the cows are happier staying longer in their comfortable space.” This strategy not only enhances cow welfare but also leads to financial savings. “That’s how we’ve saved money on straw, shed space and drugs from the vet“, Ellis Judson states.

The system also simplifies managing artificial insemination. “It’s much easier now to manage artificial insemination, which means I use fewer straws and avoid having cows go too many days in milk before being scanned for pregnancy,“ Ellis Judson states.

“Mastitis detection has been a lifesaver!”

Disease detection has become crucial for Ellis Judson, who emphasises the value of the smaXtec system: “Mastitis detection is accurate almost every time and has been a lifesaver, now I know exactly which cows I need to take a closer look at.”

Beyond providing precise results, the system also delivers significant time savings. Ellis Judson explains: “Having all the necessary information ready when the vet arrives has saved us both time and effort – especially recently, when we had a cow taking her time to calve. Having all the relevant graphs available for the vet helped us find a quicker solution”, Ellis Judson states.

Relief in everyday life

In conclusion, Ellis Judson reflects on how smaXtec has transformed her daily routine in the barn: “The smaXtec system makes my life so much easier; I couldn’t imagine working without it. I have all the information at my fingertips exactly when I need it. It has improved my daily work by ensuring that whenever we receive a notification, we always know exactly which cow to check on.” She adds that the smaXtec support team “is always on hand with quick responses and happy to help, ensuring the settings are tailored to our needs.”

Ellis Judson strongly encourages other farmers to also adopt the health management system, saying, “I recommend smaXtec because it simplifies life, is incredibly accurate, and helps everything run more smoothly.”