Connecterra

03/10/2025

A warm thank you to our panelists from the session at : Allan Kutz (Kutz Dairy), Jacob Twohey (Twohey Dairy), Chad Kieffer (Ag Partners), and Dr. Karen Luchterhand (Adisseo). And special thanks to our own Taliah Danzinger for moderating the discussion, and Datamars Livestock - North America for co-sponsoring the session.

The session delivered many powerful insights. Allan Kutz of Kutz Dairy shared how connecting Connecterra software with their Active Tag system enables his team to act faster and with greater confidence. For instance, when there is a deviation in production, having all metrics in one place makes it easy to determine if heat stress is the cause or if it’s time to look for another factor.

This is the value of connected data: faster insights, clearer decisions, and stronger outcomes.

If you weren’t able to join, stay tuned. We’ll be sharing interviews, videos, and highlights that capture the key takeaways and show how connected solutions are driving performance on farms every day.

12/09/2025

Discover how connected data is transforming dairy decision-making. A panel of producers, advisors, and experts will share real-world examples of collaboration and technology driving measurable improvements on farm.

Join us in the Knowledge Nook to learn more!
Thursday, Oct 2 | 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Connecterra and Datamars Livestock
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26/08/2025

New in Connecterra Analytics: Milk Quality Metrics 🥛

Monitoring bulk tank quality is critical for milk safety, processor standards, and protecting your pay price. Now you can track:

✅ Standard Plate Count (SPC)
✅ Lab Pasteurized Count (LPC)
✅ Preliminary Incubation Count (PI)

You can view trends over time, spot hygiene or cooling issues early, and set up alerts so you’re notified when counts rise:

26/06/2025

Shoutout to our amazing customers at Kutz Dairy LLC. 🐄
We’re proud to see Kutz Dairy hosting this year’s Jefferson County - Breakfast on the FARM this Saturday, June 28th!

It’s a great chance to see modern dairy farming in action, enjoy a delicious farm-fresh breakfast, and let the kids meet some furry friends at the petting zoo.

We’re honored to work with farms like Kutz that lead with care, innovation, and pride in everything they do.

📍 Don’t miss it! Get your tickets here: https://www.scan2scan.com/show/jefferson-county-breakfast-on-the-farm

25/06/2025

📢 New fertility metrics are now live - you can track first heat after calving and percent of cows pregnant by DIM—two powerful indicators that help you spot delays, shorten calving intervals, and improve conception timing.

These metrics turn raw data into real decisions—helping you manage reproduction more proactively and get ahead of issues before they affect performance.🎯

Want to know which metrics matter most and why?
👉 Check out our latest blog discussing key reproduction metrics to track here

Not all fertility KPIs are created equal. Cut through the clutter by focusing on three key reproduction metrics that offer practical, time-sensitive insights to improve breeding success and herd productivity. If you’re looking to improve your dairy reproduction, there are 3 important metrics you s...

03/06/2025

We’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Precision Dairy Conference, happening June 17–18 in Bloomington, MN!

Join us for two days of real-world insights, farmer panels, and tech-driven discussions on how precision tools are shaping the future of dairy.

👨‍🌾 Interactive Q&A sessions
💡 Practical takeaways from producers and experts
🤝 Meaningful networking with fellow dairy professionals

We're also excited to be there alongside Datamars Livestock, another Gold Sponsor, showcasing innovations in livestock performance and smart technology.

📍 Register now at www.precisiondairy.org
Early bird deadline: June 5!

24/04/2025

The dairy industry is facing tough challenges in 2025.
Rising costs, labor shortages, and fluctuating milk prices are forcing farmers to adjust.

But there are ways to turn these hurdles into opportunities.
By meeting market demands, using data, adopting automation, and focusing on sustainability, your farm can stay competitive.

Want to know more? Check out the full blog post below. 👇

The dairy industry in 2025 faces headwinds—unstable milk prices, rising costs, and labor shortages—but also promising opportunities. By aligning with market demands, leveraging data and automation, and tapping into sustainability incentives, dairy farmers can build resilience and profitability i...

09/04/2025

📈💰 New on the Connecterra platform: IOFC metric helps evaluate farm performance

The IOFC metric, along with your feed cost and milk production data, gives you a clear overview of your farm’s profitability, allowing you to evaluate and optimize your decisions. You can now manually enter your milk price and feed cost to easily review IOFC and make smarter, more confident decisions every day.

🟢 Better accuracy: Some data isn’t available through software integrations, but it still plays a crucial role in key financial calculations.
🪄 More control: Enter your farm’s actual milk price and feed costs for a more precise IOFC calculation.
💡 Smarter decisions: IOFC helps track profitability per cow, so you can adjust management strategies with confidence.

Sign up today experience it yourself with a 60-day free trial!
https://www.connecterra.ai/signup

04/04/2025

Sharing the right data with the right people can transform your farm operations, but it’s not always as simple as it seems.

As a dairy farmer, you collaborate with multiple experts, but managing and sharing your farm data effectively is key to making informed decisions.

It’s not about sharing everything—it’s about sharing the right data at the right time.

Want to learn how to streamline data sharing and improve collaboration with your advisors, vets, and consultants? Our latest blog shows you how to make data work for you—without the overwhelm.

Your farm’s data is a gold mine—but only when used effectively. Let's talk about smart data sharing and how it can help you work more efficiently with advisors, improve herd management, and make informed decisions with confidence.

01/04/2025

MooGPT: The AI cow whisperer that lets your herd do the talking!

April 1, 2025 – Ever wondered what your cows would say if they could talk? Thanks to Connecterra’s latest innovation, MooGPT, you don’t have to wonder anymore. This groundbreaking AI-powered system translates cow behavior, feed preferences, and milk production data into real-time, actionable messages—straight from the cows themselves. 💬

And now, with the introduction of MOOd Condition Score (MCS) integration, MooGPT doesn’t just track physical health—it provides deep insights into your herd’s daily moods, social dynamics, and personal opinions on farm life.

🔍 How MooGPT works: Moo-to-Metrics messaging
MooGPT’s AI synthesizes data streams from your herd—motion tracking, feeding behavior, and milk yield—and generates cow-written status updates in real time:

🐄 Behavior data – “I've been waiting for this stall for an hour. Doesn't Daisy know I ALWAYS rest here??”
🌽 Feed data – “That new silage blend? A crime against bovine taste buds. Bring back third crop hay.”
🥛 Milk production data – “I see you swapped my ration. You’ll notice my milk yield dropping accordingly. We all make choices, don’t we?”

With the new MOOd Condition Score (MCS) technology, MooGPT can also analyze emotional well-being, using subtle cues like ear flicks, head movements, and tail swishes. The result? Even more insightful (and occasionally passive-aggressive) updates from your cows:
🔹 Daisy (MCS: 8/10): "Feeling great today! Keep the back scratches coming."
🔹 Bessie (MCS: 3/10): "Moody. Might kick the milking robot. You’ve been warned."
🔹 Clarabelle (MCS: 1/10): "Existential crisis detected. Need extra ground corn to cope."

MooGPT is available as a software upgrade starting today, April 1st. Farmers can also opt-in for MooSpeak, a voice-to-text option that allows cows to dictate their feedback in real time.

26/03/2025

Time is money on a dairy farm ⏳

For Jake Peissig, every minute counts. Between managing his herd and keeping operations running smoothly, there’s not always time to sift through data. That’s why he values a tool that saves him time and helps him make informed decisions—without the guesswork.

💬 “I think it's a great value for what it brings to my dairy and for what it saves me for time... For the amount of time it saves me each month, it is well worth the subscription.” – Jake Peissig, JTP Farms

Stay tuned for more farmers sharing how data-driven insights are helping them work smarter, not harder.

For Jake Peissig, every minute counts. Between managing his herd and keeping operations running smoothly, there’s not always time to sift through data. That’...

19/03/2025

Stocking density plays a crucial role in cow health, feed efficiency, and milk production. But the impact of overcrowding can vary considerably depending on you barn, pen structure, and other factors. So how do you find the balance between overcrowded and underutilized pens?

Connecterra's new Pen Density Insights make it easier to:

✔ Benchmark how different stocking levels impact key metrics like milk yield and DMI
✔ Optimize grouping, breeding, and culling decisions based on data.
✔ Identify the best density for efficiency and profitability.

Check out this video to see how it works!

Stocking density plays a crucial role in cow health, feed efficiency, and milk production. We’re introducing a data-driven approach to identifying optimal st...