Agrargenossenschaft eG Tucheim

In Jerichower Land, Germany, Agrargenossenschaft eG Tucheim operates 3,000 hectares of land. In 2023, the large-scale dairy installed the smaXtec system. Since then, smaXtec has been working seamlessly alongside a milking robot and a double-20 side-by-side parlor to strengthen herd health for more than 1,100 dairy cows and 900 youngstock.

Earlier Insights, Faster Action

Managing director Sören Rawolle emphasizes: “Animal health is an economic factor. You simply can’t underestimate the importance of healthy cows.” Livestock production manager Mark Roske agrees: “With a herd performance goal of 2,900 gallons, herd health is crucial. Only a healthy cow can reach that level.”

Thanks to smaXtec, the team can now detect health issues earlier and intervene right away. For Sören Rawolle, this has been a real game-changer: “We want to use fewer medications and reach the animal faster. smaXtec has already proven itself. We notice problems much earlier and can step in with simple treatments, alternative remedies, and ongoing monitoring.” 

smaXtec is an All-in-One System

Alongside the classic bolus, the farm also uses the pH bolus. Herd manager Katrin Linke explains: “smaXtec is an all-in-one system, and I was fascinated by what this small device can do: temperature, rumination, water intake, pH values, plus heat detection, ketosis, acidosis, milk fever—all of it.” Mark Roske adds: “The greatest benefit is being able to evaluate individual cows, see where issues arise, and act on them immediately.”

Expert Nutrition Support

Nutrition is another critical factor for herd performance, and the farm works closely with smaXtec’s specialists. Mark Roske notes: “They’re always alert, extremely knowledgeable, and it’s amazing how much they can read from our data without even being on-site.”

To test the system, the farm slightly reduced feed for a group over two days. By the very next day, smaXtec nutrition experts had already flagged unusual pH fluctuations and recommended checking the ration. Mark Roske recalls: “That level of insight is hard to believe without the system. Now we’re constantly collaborating to see where we can improve, because often smaXtec reveals problems we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.”

smaXtec Delivers on Its Promise

At the end of the day, the farm’s verdict is clear: “smaXtec delivers what it promises. The fact that we can capture data from inside the cow, and that it works reliably, is incredible. For anyone considering smaXtec, our advice is simple: go for it! You’ll improve in every way: herd health, performance, and beyond. We’re very satisfied and can absolutely recommend it.”