THE HERDSMAN SCC
Using semi-automatic sensor technology, the Herdsman SCC is a compact hand-held device engineered with precision to give farmers accurate results quickly at cow-side. It’s mastitis testing reimagined.
HERDSMAN SCC TECHNOLOGY
APP COMING SOON
Herdsman SCC is developing an app to work alongside your device, with integrated data recording of your herd health.
The app allows results to be easily recorded on the go, so you have a clear overview of each individual cow as well as your overall herd health.
Record tests, results, treatment history and data from multiple devices into one shared cloud-based database.
UDDERLY
SIMPLE!
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN
The Herdsman SCC has been designed with the farmer in mind. We've created a simple, easy to use device that fits comfortably in the hand. A one click trigger will test the milk sample and provide a visual result for you to accurately diagnose and dose your cattle correctly.
EASY CHARGING & CLEANING
Inductive charging technology makes it easy to keep your Herdsman SCC ready to go when you need it. There's no need to replace batteries! Your Herdsman SCC is wireless, portable and waterproof, making it easy to access the udder and disinfect between cows.
WHAT IS THE INNOVATION?
A new hand-held sensor that dairy farmers can use in the shed for detection of sub-clinical mastitis, enabling them to manage the health of their animals and assisting them in drying-off treatment decisions.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM THAT IT IS SOLVING?
Mastitis is a major problem in dairy herds worldwide and causes reduced production, loss of milk quality and ultimately loss of income for farmers. The majority of mastitis cases are sub-clinical, meaning there are no visual indications for a farmer to detect. In order to check if a cow has sub-clinical mastitis a farmer must take a milk sample and send it to a laboratory for processing, which is both inconvenient and time-consuming. Our invention provides farmers with the ability to check for sub-clinical mastitis in the shed at cow-side and have results in real-time.
WHAT'S INNOVATIVE ABOUT THE HERDSMAN SCC?
Recently there are a number of different technologies coming available for farmers that look to solving this mastitis detection problem. However, these new technologies are all focused on full automation and are integrated into the milking system. While these provide good information, they are expensive both in capital cost and ongoing maintenance, which provides a major barrier to the majority of farmers.
The inventor has identified a market need for a low-cost, semi-automated sensor. This will enable accurate mastitis sensing to be available to the majority of farmers and give them useful tools for their farm management decisions.
WHY IS IT BETTER THAN CURRENT SOLUTIONS ON THE MARKET?
Farmers have access to a manual and cheap mastitis detection method, the CMT paddle. However, the results from this are very subjective, require experience and skill, and are open to interpretation. This innovation provides much more sensitivity and an objective repeatable measurement.
Fully automated mastitis equipment is too expensive for the general market, and this innovation will be much more affordable.
Handheld mastitis sensors are available that measure conductivity - this is a poor indicator of subclinical mastitis, and therefore not very accurate or useful to a farmer.