At Pole Farming Limited in the UK, dairy farmer Nic Pole manages a high-performing dairy operation alongside his family, who run the pig division of the business.
Improving Dairy Cow Health and Fertility with CowManager
With 500 cows milked three times a day in a fully housed system, maintaining optimal cow health, fertility, and efficiency is essential.
After extensive research and farm visits, Nic chose CowManager as the herd monitoring system that best met the needs of his operation. “Everywhere I looked, CowManager stood above all the other systems.”
Choosing the Right Herd Monitoring System
Before installing CowManager, Nic compared several herd management and cow monitoring solutions on the market. His goal was to find a system that delivered accurate heat detection, reliable health monitoring, and actionable insights, without adding complexity to daily routines.
“It ended up not even being a close race,” Nic says. “Everywhere I looked, CowManager stood above all the other systems.”
Measurable Improvements in Fertility Performance
After four years of using CowManager, Paul Farming Limited has seen clear improvements in reproductive performance:
- Pregnancy rate increased from 18% to 28%
- Conception rate improved from 34% to 44%
CowManager’s precise heat detection and continuous cow behavior monitoring have played a key role in these results.
“CowManager picks up pretty much everything,” says Nic. “Even the heats and illnesses we don’t spot ourselves, it finds them.”
Early Health Detection and Better Mastitis Management
Early detection is critical for effective cow health management, especially when dealing with mastitis and other illnesses. CowManager’s real-time health alerts allow Nic and his team to intervene quickly and reduce stress on both cows and staff.
“If you leave a cow for even 12 hours, you’re often fighting an uphill battle. The quicker you find it, the less stress on the cow, and us,” explains Nic. “CowManager gives us that crucial head start.”
Even after recently switching back to sand bedding following 10 years on RMS, during which mastitis alerts were more frequent, CowManager continues to provide consistent and reliable early warnings, helping the team maintain herd health efficiently.
Easy Integration into Daily Farm Management
CowManager is fully embedded into daily operations at Pole Farming Limited. Every staff member uses the CowManager app via Multiview, enabling fast communication and immediate action, whether Nic is on the farm or away.
“The app on your phone is brilliant. I very rarely use the PC. It’s just so easy,” Nic says. “When I’m away, I can check in on the cows, and if there’s an issue, I can call the team immediately.”
Installation was equally efficient: “We tagged every cow in one afternoon after milking”
A System Nic Confidently Recommends
With proven results in cow health monitoring, fertility management, and ease of use, Nic has no hesitation recommending CowManager to other dairy farmers.
“I’ve recommended it to everyone I’ve crossed paths with. There are a lot of tech systems out there now, but I always say the same thing: Put in CowManager. It’s simple, effective, and anyone can use it.”
Interested in how CowManager can improve cow health, fertility, and daily efficiency on your farm? Explore more customer stories or discover how CowManager works for your dairy operation.
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Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re managing a large dairy herd or looking to grow your operation, CowManager can help you monitor, manage, and maximise your herd’s potential. In the United Kingdom, CowManager is distributed and supported by World Wide Sires. No one knows the system better than them.
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