The management of animal health is crucial to the profitability and sustainability of a herd or flock. Technology makes recording, analysing and predicting illness, behaviour and body condition easier.
The list below highlights the advancements made in this kind of technology. It is by no means complete, and there are many apps that provide the same functionality as these ones:
HARDWATCH
Herdwatch is a mobile app for farmers to manage their herd or flock's health and productivity. It is available on iOS and Android devices and is designed to be easy to use, even for farmers who may not be particularly techsavvy. The app has the following functions:
• Record-keeping
With Herdwatch, farmers can keep detailed records of the animals’ movements, as well as births, deaths, sales and purchases. Farmers can also record details about each individual animal, including its breed, age and health status.
• Medication tracking
Herdwatch enables farmers to record the medication and treatments given to their animals, including the dosage, date and reason for treatment. This helps them keep track of which animals have
