The health and growth of replacement heifer calves has a long-lasting influence on the herd’s long-term performance, with any diseases, respiratory problems or welfare issues experienced during the animal’s first year having the potential to reduce the animal’s fertility and productivity later in life.

Ensuring the herd’s youngstock are healthy and disease-free is therefore critical to the herd’s future viability.

With the SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock system, herd managers can monitor calves during their first 12 months to quickly and easily identify any signs of ill health or opportunities for welfare improvements. The system is now compatible with all nipple-fed calves (housed in groups or single occupancy hutches) and post-weaning calves.