How to manage herd monitoring?
Herd monitoring involves recording and tracking each animal on your farm: identity, health, reproduction, weight and movements. Good monitoring helps optimize productivity, detect health problems early and meet legal obligations. Digital solutions like AniCore simplify this task by centralizing all data in a mobile app.
Why herd monitoring is essential
Rigorous herd monitoring can increase productivity by 15-30% according to studies. You detect sick animals faster, optimize breeding cycles and reduce losses.
20% productivity improvement Early disease detection Optimized breeding cycles Easy regulatory compliance
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Monitoring methods
Two main approaches: paper (register) and digital. Paper is mandatory but time-consuming. Digital, through an app like AniCore, enables real-time tracking, automatic reminders and easy sharing with your veterinarian.
Key indicators to track
Focus on these indicators: reproduction rate, average weight, health status, treatment history and location. These give you a complete picture of your farm's economic and animal health.
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