Datamars Livestock - North America

06/18/2026

Whether they're working alongside producers on herd health programs, responding to emergencies, or helping improve animal care and productivity, veterinarians play an essential role in the success of livestock operations across the country.

Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and commitment to the animals and producers you serve every day.
Happy National Veterinary Appreciation Day.

06/18/2026

Better decisions start with better information.

Emerging calf disease resistance traits highlight how genetic insights are becoming an increasingly important part of herd management and breeding strategies.

As producers look to gather more information earlier in an animal's life, efficient data collection and traceability continue to play a key role in supporting informed decisions across the operation.

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Genetic and genomic evaluations for Resistance to Diarrhea (DIA) and Resistance to Respiratory Problems (RSP) will represent the expected resistance of an animal’s offspring to these issues in a herd with average management conditions. Final approvals are being wrapped up, with the goal of introdu...

06/16/2026

Every time a needle moves from one animal to the next, biosecurity becomes part of the conversation.

On busy processing days, maintaining consistent needle protocols across large groups can become another pressure point crews have to manage alongside animal flow, timing, and treatment accuracy.

As herd health expectations continue to rise, more operations are starting to question whether traditional processing methods still make the most sense with other options available.

06/14/2026

Finding a cow that needs attention is only part of the process.

The real challenge is making sure that animal is in the right place at the right time for follow-up.

When activity monitoring and sort gates work together, animals identified for review can be automatically drafted into lockup after milking, helping teams spend less time searching and more time taking action.

Small workflow improvements can make a big difference across a busy dairy.

06/12/2026

Labor is limited. Time is valuable. Decisions can’t wait.

Connected farm tools help turn herd data into actionable insights, making it easier to prioritize tasks, identify animals that need attention, and focus labor where it has the greatest impact.

See how Tru-Test and Datamars Livestock solutions make it easier to get work done!

06/11/2026

Strong enough for the pasture. Tough enough for the dairy.

Herdsman 2-Piece Tags are built to stay in place, with a wide, sloped neck that helps reduce breakage and support long-term retention. Guaranteed for the life of the animal, they deliver dependable performance so you can stay focused on managing a productive, healthy herd.

06/11/2026

Strong teams build strong plans, have great discussions, and align on priorities and opportunities for 2027!

06/09/2026

Weight data helps tell a bigger story than many producers realize.

Changes in weight can provide additional context around performance, health, feeding programs, and management decisions across the dairy.

When weighing systems work alongside activity monitoring and herd records, teams gain a more complete picture of what is happening with individual animals and groups.

Because better decisions start with better information.

06/08/2026

Another great grant opportunity! This one is open to independent processors and open until August 7th!

Fortifying the American Beef Industry starts with local processors.
The USDA is prioritizing supply chain resiliency by offering $60 million in grants to help independent processors expand. By diversifying the meat and poultry supply chain, we’re opening more local market opportunities for producers and consumers alike.

If your facility is independently owned and primarily processes cattle, you may be eligible for up to $2 million in expansion funding.

Apply on grants.gov before the August 7 deadline.

06/06/2026

Most dairies aren't struggling with a lack of information.
They're struggling with what to do with it.

A change in activity. A drop in rumination. A cow that needs a closer look.
Knowing something has changed is only the first step. The real value comes from turning that information into action.

When activity monitoring, animal ID, weighing systems, and workflow tools work together, teams can spend less time searching for answers and more time focusing on the animals that need attention most.
In our latest blog, we explore how connected smart farming tools help transform herd data into practical daily decisions.

Read the full article: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vX6wv0