Profit in dairy farming: Why smaXtec truly pays off
Anyone who uses smaXtec invests in healthier cows. Continuous measurement of the internal body temperature directly in the reticulum enables farmers to detect diseases as early as possible, reduce treatment costs and increase milk yield. Farms working with the system demonstrate impressively what smaXtec makes possible all over the world.
Measurable economic success with smaXtec
On a family-run dairy farm in Ireland, Ciaran O’Connell has seen first-hand how detecting health problems at the first immune response translates directly into economic benefits. Since introducing smaXtec, daily life has become more structured, particularly around calving, breeding and overall health management.
Detecting mastitis at the earliest possible stage has helped keep the herd’s cell count consistently below 116, compared to around 150 in previous years. Clinical mastitis cases have fallen by approximately 60–65%, while targeted milk fever prevention helped save several cows during the last calving season alone.
Ciaran O’Connell, Ireland, 90 cowsVeterinary costs have decreased by 40%. We could not be working as efficiently without the system.
From gut feeling to proven ROI
When health data guides daily decisions, profitability follows. For Emma Holden from the UK, smaXtec shifts herd health management from only reacting to problems to truly preventing them – saving costs before losses occur.
By tracking internal body temperature around the clock, antibiotic use across the herd has been significantly reduced. This has not only improved animal welfare but has also delivered tangible financial benefits. Within the first year and a half, the return on investment was undeniable:
Emma Holden, UK, 100 cowsAfter 18 months, the cost of the system is minimal compared to the savings and benefits it has brought to my business. It’s like having a 24/7 stockperson living with the cows.
Figures that speak for themselves: ROI of 7.8 with smaXtec
The economic impact of smaXtec is also evident on larger farms worldwide. Amber Horn-Leiterman in Wisconsin, USA, reports an ROI of 7.8 and a reduction in culling rate of 37.5%. Significant savings were achieved through a lower need for replacement animals, fewer milk losses due to early culling in lactation, and increased capacity to rear crossbred calves for beef production.
Amber Horn-Leiterman, USA, 2,100 cowsFor 2023 alone, savings in replacement costs exceeded USD 500,000 – a clear indication of how improved cow health directly strengthens farm profitability.
Scientifically proven: smaXtec improves profitability and animal welfare
Independent research confirms these practical results. A study by IFCN shows a potential increase in return per cow of USD 210 and an additional profit of USD 190 per cow. Milk production per cow per year increased by an average of 330 kg SCM.
As IFCN Research Director Andrea Lendewig emphasises: “The improvements in farm profitability achieved through the smaXtec system are robust, valid and well documented.”
