Herd Scan

Apped NZ

About this app

Powered by advanced machine learning, Herd Scan lets you monitor cattle condition, estimate liveweight, and calculate precise feed budgets directly in the field, using just your smartphone camera.

Key Features:

1. Instant AI Body Condition Scoring (BCS):
Take side-on photographs of your dairy cows to receive automated, accurate Body Condition Scores based on standard scoring scales. Identify under-conditioned or over-conditioned animals early to maintain optimal herd health and reproduction rates.

2. Visual Liveweight Estimation and Breed Detection:
Estimate individual animal and mob average liveweights instantly without heavy handling equipment. Herd Scan analyses skeletal scale, muscle depth, and breed characteristics across both dairy and beef cattle categories.

3. Batch Photo Processing:
Upload or capture up to 20 animal photos in a single batch scan. Receive a comprehensive overview of your herd performance in seconds, including average weights, condition distribution charts, and individual metrics.

4. Precision Feed and Pasture Calculator:
Balance energy supply and demand effortlessly. Input paddock dry matter covers (KGDM/ha or lb DM/acre), grazing areas, and herd numbers to calculate available pasture intake and Metabolisable Energy (MJME) balances. Optimise daily feeding allocations for target milk production or liveweight gain.

5. Context-Aware AI Feeding Advice and Assistant:
Access instant, personalised feeding recommendations tailored to your specific mob type, stage of lactation, and current pasture conditions. Ask questions directly to your AI Livestock Assistant to resolve feed deficits and refine your management strategies.

6. Manual Calibration Offsets:
Fine-tune AI predictions to suit your specific farm conditions, visual preferences, or local livestock breeds using simple calibration tools.

7. Professional PDF Reports:
Generate detailed, printable PDF herd summary reports with a single tap. Share professional mob analysis with farm staff, nutritionists, vets, or agricultural advisors.

8. Historical Scan Tracking:
Keep a complete record of past assessments to track body condition trends, seasonal growth rates, and long-term herd productivity over time.

9. Flexible Units and Multi-Language Support:
Seamlessly switch between Metric (kg, ha) and Imperial (lb, acre) unit systems to match your operational preferences.

Why Choose Herd Scan:

- Save Time and Reduce Labour: Assess herd condition without needing to yard or weigh cattle manually.
- Data-Backed Feeding Decisions: Avoid over-feeding or under-feeding with scientific pasture and energy calculations.
- Improve Production and Welfare: Hit critical body condition targets prior to mating and calving for improved fertility and yields.
- Easy Field Operation: Simple, intuitive interface designed specifically for quick use out in the pasture.

Empower your herd management today with data-driven insights from Herd Scan.