Tim McRae on the Benefits of Using Tru-Test Collars

Because of the cost-effectiveness of Datamars, it allowed us to put a bit more technology in the shed.

Tim McRae

Tim McRae puts Tru-Test Collars on his heifers in late May/early June. Not only has the cost structure of Datamars enabled him to spend a bit of extra money on auto-drafting equipment, but he's also enjoying the reduction in labour and the increased heat data.

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Key takeaways:

The savings in labour — going from two people in the shed for 9 or 10 weeks for AI to one staff member who only has to remember to close the gate after the cows have been auto-drafted!
The benefits of the Datamars cost structure.
The practical applications of the increase in data for managing pasture, especially in a tough Spring.

Once the draft is set up, we can put anyone in that shed to milk ... It just happens seamlessly in the background.

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