Livestock management software, also referred to as ranch management or herd management software, is used to describe any software that assists in the management of livestock operations on farms or ranches. Basically, any operational, budgeting or financial aspect of your livestock or herd operation falls into this category. The key building block of this category of software is livestock record keeping software, for managing animal records on the farm or ranch.
Whether you are running a cattle ranch in the USA, a dairy farm in New Zealand or a plantation in South America, there is software specifically tailored to your operation. Within livestock farming alone (ignoring the supply chain and related agri-businesses) there are record keeping software products for management of cattle, dairy, sheep, horses, pigs, goats, alpacas, wildlife (such as deer) and the like. All of this software allows primary producers easily to monitor their livestock ranch operations and save precious resources.
This software runs on both desktop PC's and servers, and even extends to portable wireless handheld devices. This allows you to move freely about your farm while updating information directly into the back end system. You can record livestock transfers, paddock grazing information, scan electronic IDs (EID) for animals and the like- without even having to turn you PC or write anything down. And what's more, the devices are designed for rugged farm environments.
When considering alternative software solutions, it is important to work out which features you most need. Examples of key features for livestock record keeping include:
- Recording mating and conceptions
- Management of calving birth records
- Analysing and tracking progeny
- Slaughter and carcass recording and analysing
- Semen and embryo inventories
- Storing livestock purchases and sales
- Full tracking of individual and group animals (herds / mobs)
- Electronic ID (EID, NLIS and animal tags) integrated into the software
- Artificial insemination (AI) and group servings
- Breed association integration
- Weigh scale integration
- ...and many more
So, whatever form of livestock record keeping software you need, you can be confident there is quality software available. The challenge now is working out which solution is right for you.
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