The concept of using cameras to watch your dairy isn’t new, but with the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) and significant players actively investing in the U.S. dairy industry, AI systems are truly transforming the management of cows. New offerings create even more value for producers who have installed these systems.

While the milking system and machinery are often top of mind for routine maintenance and updates, consider ways in which the farm can benefit from a sound IT system.

Criminals who target dairy farms have a variety of objectives. Some are looking for a way into your bank account, while others want to steal cash or something they can easily sell. Dairy crimes have become more common as a result of changes in society.

Every dairy has the intent to care for its cattle in the best ways possible. Producers entrust a team of employees to execute their plan to care for the animals and it is the responsibility of the management team to verify the plan is effective and being carried out every day.

Working cattle is a complicated process. You have to get the cattle up and sorted. Then the facility must be in order, with the alley and chute functioning. Add to this that all the products you plan on using on the cattle need to be lined up, with syringes prepared. And, that’s just the prep work.