Herd-i

05/06/2026

Adrian uses Herd-i BCS and lameness scoring system, and has found one of the biggest benefits is the ability to clearly see what is happening across the herd, rather than relying solely on shed observations or assumptions.

“I don’t have to second-guess it or decide which cows come first,” he says. “If they’re flagged by Herd-i, they’re flagged.”

That relief comes from having objective data to support what is often a subjective judgment made in a busy farming environment. Whether it’s body condition or lameness, Herd-i provides another layer of visibility that reduces uncertainty and supports better performance.

“At the end of the day, you just want to know you’re doing right by them.”

05/06/2026

A great few days at the Fonterra Organics Conference. A big thank you to the organisers for bringing the industry together and creating space for valuable conversations.

There was a genuine sense of optimism throughout the conference, with strong confidence in the future of the organic sector and clear opportunities for farmers looking to be part of it.

Prevention, of course, was also a major theme, with many discussions centred around the role it plays in building successful and profitable organic farming businesses.

For us, it was another reminder of the value of giving farmers the information they need to make decisions earlier.

03/06/2026

Holly and Marty are flying the flag for Herd-i at the Fonterra Organics Conference in Taupo today and tomorrow!

30/05/2026

Herd-I’s CEO Liz joined Jamie Mackay on The Country yesterday to talk about Herd-i, AI and what daily herd monitoring can add on farm.

The conversation covered lameness detection, body condition scoring and how camera vision can pick up subtle changes earlier than the human eye can often see.

That is where Herd-i fits in.

Farmers already know their cows. Herd-i adds another layer of consistent, objective data every time a cow moves through the shed, helping support earlier decisions around cow health, body condition and wellbeing.

A great chat about practical technology, New Zealand dairy farming and where herd monitoring is heading.

Listen here -

The chief executive of Herd-i explains why the AI dairy-cow herd-monitoring business does a much better job than the human eye at body condition scoring and lameness detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27/05/2026

How do you build trust with new technology?

Over to you Krispin … 🎥

19/05/2026

Herd-i is heading back to one of our favourite events of the year!

Come and visit us at site number K24.

See how Herd-i is helping Kiwi dairy farmers detect early signs of lameness and do consistent, objective daily body condition scoring - it’s like having an assessor in your exit race at every milking!

Whether you’re curious, keen, or would like a glimpse into the future of herd health - let’s talk.

We exist to improve dairy herd health and performance
Born and bred in New Zealand, Herd-i is an agritech company dedicated to using innovation to solve the critical challenges facing the dairy industry.

18/05/2026

A big thank you to the Dairy Women's Network team for hosting such a fantastic event earlier this month! We were delighted to be involved as a table partner at the DWN Conference 2026. It was a real privilege to be part of the conversations, energy, and connection across the room.

This year, we had 6 Herd-i branded Blunt Metro umbrellas to give away. Congratulations to our six winners:

Alex Ferguson, Canterbury
Anna Smith, Canterbury
Lucy Douglas, North Otago
Pamela Storey, Waikato
Nicola Swan, Hawkes Bay
Marie Went, Bay of Plenty

12/05/2026

What difference does daily data REALLY make on farm?

We caught up with Dr Krispin Kannan to ask him just that - watch the short clip below.

From lameness trends to body condition loss post-calving - it’s about being on the front foot, every single day. Because in farming every day counts.

11/05/2026

“As AI technologies become available and are adopted, they are becoming a key part of the future-focused dairy farmers' toolkit - helping farmers to manage herd health, improve productivity and make timely, well-informed decisions.” - William Elliot, Herd-i’s Chief Technology Officer.

What role do AI and Tech have on the future-focused farm?
Herd-i’s Chief Technology Officer shared his thoughts on AI and tech supporting farmers in a recent blog post. Read the blog in the comments.

11/05/2026

🥳Congratulations to Herd-i customers Scott and Stacey for winning Sharefarmer of the Year at the Dairy Industry Awards.

Huge congratulations to all the finalists - your hard work and dedication is the driving force behind the future of the sector.

🥇 Congratulations to Scott and Stacey Mackereth, winners of the 2026 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year!