Calving alerts.

Be better prepared with a new level of insight with CowManager's calving alerts.

Act sooner when it matters.

Calving is a critical moment for both cow and calf. Every extra insight can make a difference. But calving doesn’t follow your schedule. CowManager calving alerts give you a unique new layer of insight, so you can stay one step ahead and act with confidence when it matters most.

CowManager turns changes in behavior into actionable calving alerts. By continuously monitoring your cows 24/7, you can recognize when behavioral changes indicate an increased likelihood of calving or are consistent with a recent calving event.

Turn changes into alerts.

CowManager is the only ear sensor with calving alerts, continuously monitoring each cow’s behavioral patterns from two weeks before to two weeks after her expected calving date.

The sensor detects changes in these patterns and translates them into actionable calving alerts.

That means an extra set of eyes on your cows, day and night, reducing the chance of missing a calving and giving you greater peace of mind.

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Know when to intervene.

Three calving alert levels turn behavioral changes into clear, actionable insights, enabling you to follow the progression and prioritize which cows to watch.

Low: Early signs of labor are likely.
Medium: Labor is progressing. Keep a close eye on the cow.
High: Strong, prolonged signs of labor. Assistance may be needed, or the calf may already have been born.

The Calving Probability Graph shows how detected behavioral changes develop over time, giving you additional context to follow individual cows and make more informed decisions about where to focus your attention.

When a significant ear temperature deviation is detected, a temperature indicator is added to the calving alert. Because temperature changes may be associated with a more difficult calving, this additional information can identify cows that may require closer attention.

More insight throughout transition.

Calving alerts are part of CowManager’s Transition monitor, designed to provide valuable insights throughout one of the most critical periods in a cow’s lifecycle. From the weeks before calving through the first weeks of lactation, small behavioral changes can provide important insights into a cow’s health, productivity and reproductive performance.

CowManager enables you to recognize these changes early, giving you the insights you need to support each cow before challenges become costly.

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Benefits of calving alerts.

More insights.

Greater peace of mind with continuous monitoring of behavioral changes around calving.

Less risk.

Reduce the risk of missing a calving when you’re busy, away or asleep.

Confident decision-making.

Work more efficiently. Focus your time and labor on cows who need attention the most.

Customer experiences.

Dairy producer, 100-200 cows, USA

“A couple animals were in the closeup pen that were just moved and a calving alert sent the employees out to check the animal that was actually having her calf.”

Dairy producer, 2000+ cows, USA

“It makes it very easy to determine if this cow has calved or the correct animal was sorted out.”

Dairy producer, 250-500 cows, USA

“The cow showed no signs of calving, but we received a CowManager alert and we checked her.
We found twins that needed assistance. Without the alert, we likely would have lost both calves.”

Dairy producer, 100-250 cows, USA

“CowManager alerted me in time to a breech calf, allowing me to step in when it mattered most.”

Dairy producer, 100 cows, USA

“Even when I’m not there, CowManager helps me alert someone nearby to check on the cows when they need attention.”

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CowManager solutions.

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Youngstock

Effective calf health management leads to increased future milk production and a healthier, more productive herd.

Transition

Identify cows susceptible to transition cow diseases and prevent health issues post-calving.

Nutrition

Prevent heat stress and disease, take your feed management to the next level, and achieve the goals set for your herd.

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Sort my Cow

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Auto Drafting

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MultiView

Give your staff, veterinarian, nutritionist, and other advisors access to selected cow data.