Elaine Williamson

At Lisraw Farm in Armagh, Northern Ireland, Elaine Williamson milks 100 cows. After switching from an ear tag-based monitoring system to smaXtec, she immediately noticed a dramatic difference in accuracy, timing, and reliability.

“Before switching to smaXtec, I was using an ear tag-based monitoring system. While it offered some insights, the timing of health alerts just wasn’t early or consistent enough to make a real difference. Since moving to smaXtec, the improvements have been incredible. Health issues are picked up much earlier – even before any visible signs appear. That early detection has helped me act faster and more effectively.”

Earlier alerts, better outcomes

For Elaine Williamson, the greatest strength of smaXtec is its ability to detect problems early, giving her more time to intervene. This has improved recovery rates, reduced stress, and boosted overall herd health.

Additionally, calving alerts have proven invaluable: “One of the biggest game-changers has been the calving alerts. With smaXtec, I’m getting notified up to 15 hours before calving starts. That extra time allows me to prepare properly, reduce stress on the cow, and avoid complications. It’s a major advantage over other systems I’ve used.” Thanks to the early notifications, calving is now smoother, safer, and far less stressful for both animals and farmer.

Reliability through precision

Elaine Williamson highlights the unmatched accuracy of smaXtec’s technology: “The measurement of the internal body temperature gives a level of accuracy and reliability that ear tags simply can’t match. smaXtec has become an essential part of our herd management, helping us stay ahead of problems, improve animal welfare, and run a more efficient operation.”

For her, smaXtec is not just a monitoring system but a vital part of herd management, ensuring healthier cows, less stress, and a more productive farm.