Detection of health disorders

NEB occurs when a cow expends more energy than it takes in, often due to insufficient feed intake, low body condition, metabolic disorders, health issues or stress. Brolis HerdLine detects NEB by monitoring the fat-to-protein (F/P) ratio during milking. Untreated NEB leads to economic losses through reduced milk yield and reproductive issues.

MFD is characterized by a reduction in milk fat content, while milk yield and other components remain constant. It can be caused by various factors including diet composition, ruminal acidosis, microbial changes or stress. Brolis HerdLine detects MFD by monitoring the F/P ratio during milking. Severe cases of MFD may require complex treatment and could result in the culling of high-potential cows.

The warnings for acute cases in the Brolis HerdLine software serve as an initial diagnostic tool for identifying various health disorders. These warnings are displayed when deviations are detected in at least two of the three measurement groups: fat, protein and lactose; daily yield; and temperature. Detection of acute cases allows dairy farmers to act quickly and minimize losses.

Mastitis – a common and costly ailment affecting dairy cows, which can significantly impact milk quality, production, and the animal’s welfare. Brolis HerdLine analyzes milk spectrum in real-time and provides warnings when a cow is entering the subclinical phase of mastitis. This can reduce treatment costs and improve animal welfare.