Identify the animals
that need checking.
Review heat alerts and fertility indicators to plan observations and interventions.
Nedap NOW · A new dimension in herd monitoringSee more clearly.
See more clearly.
Act at the right time.
Your cows’ signals, your team’s priorities and a view of your herd, brought together in Nedap NOW.
What changes in your working dayA signal.
A signal.
A priority.
An action.
Follow the information from sensor to action. Open each step to see how the system supports your work.
01The sensor monitors
Compatible SmartTags monitor animal behaviour. The type of sensor determines which information is available.
On the animal02NOW adds context
Review signals alongside historical data and herd trends to understand what needs your attention.
In the platform03Your team knows what to check
Work lists and selected notifications guide checks. Each user can access the information relevant to their role.
In your daily workflow04You decide on the farm
Observe the animal, interpret the signal and decide on the appropriate action. Technology supports your judgement.
On the farmLess searching. More understanding.Every piece of data should
01 · REPRODUCTION 02 · HEALTH MONITORINGSee what changes
03 · WORK ORGANISATIONKnow where to focus
Every piece of data should
help you take action.
NOW builds on CowControl monitoring in a connected platform. Information about your cows becomes clear priorities for day-to-day herd management.
Identify the animals
See what changes
in an individual cow.
Changes in behaviour and the Health Score help you prioritise animal checks.
Know where to focus
your attention.
Lists tailored to each person’s work, with appropriate access for your team and advisers.
Alerts guide observation. They do not provide a veterinary diagnosis.
Take your priorities with youUseful information.
Useful information.
In the right place.
In the barn or between tasks, use the Nedap NOW app to see which animals need checking.
01
Heat notifications, your way
Choose the Heat Score level that triggers a notification.
02
Priority health checks
Receive urgent alerts or all health checks, depending on how you organise your work.
03
Settings for each farm
Adapt notifications to each farm. Connectivity and the appropriate phone permissions are required.
Official manufacturer screenshot showing the English interface. The points alongside explain how the features support daily work.
From individual cow to herdSpot a signal.
ONE COW ONE GROUP MULTIPLE FARMS
Spot a signal.
Understand a trend.
A cow whose routine changes, a group whose habits shift, or a transition period to analyse: NOW helps you look beyond an isolated alert.
Her changes over time
Review her history to put today’s signals into context.
Its daily patterns
Review eating and rumination patterns to identify changes within the group.
A shared overview
Bring your farms together and define which information each user can access.
Around drying off and calvingBefore calving.
Before calving.
After calving.
Understand what is changing.
With Transition Monitoring, compare groups and periods around calving. Observe trends after changes to rations or working routines.
These insights support discussions with the people who advise you on your herd.
Explore the NOW toolsExplore the system’s potentialOne platform.
One platform.
Practical everyday uses.
Explore the functions that match your priorities. Availability depends on your sensors, reader, software version and services.
Reproduction: Heat Score and Fertility Insights
Heat Score makes priorities easier to interpret. Fertility information helps identify cycles to review and animals that have not resumed cycling.
Health: Health Score and history
Follow changes in signals and prepare checks. Historical data complements your observation of the animal.
Feeding: herd behaviour patterns
Eating and rumination graphs help you examine changes at group level. They represent behaviour, not the weight of feed consumed.
Transition: compare your practices
Compare behaviour and transition indicators across groups, periods or calving cohorts.
Team: tailored lists and access
Customise work lists and each user’s permissions. Share relevant information with an authorised adviser.
Heat stress: monitor your groups
Review heat stress signals to guide observations in the barn. This function requires compatible sensors and a compatible reader.
Pen Accuracy: check group placement
With SmartSort Neck ID, sorting information helps identify cows in a different group from the one expected. Compatible sorting equipment is required.
Multiple farms: one overview
Bring farms together in the platform to compare trends and manage access. Connections with your software are reviewed when planning the project.
Choosing your sensorNeck or ear sensor.
Neck or ear sensor.
NOW brings
the information together.
SmartTag Neck and SmartTag Ear can operate together in a compatible NOW installation. SmartTag Ear monitors behaviour; it does not include EID functionality.
Your choice also depends on your identification and locating needs, which require the appropriate versions and equipment.
See the technology on farmDiscover monitoring
Discover monitoring
in action.
Explore NOW in the manufacturer’s English-language demonstration below. Two additional videos explain herd monitoring in French.
Nedap NOW at NexGen Dairy · English audio
The manufacturer demonstrates how herd data is accessed and used at NexGen Dairy. The video is in English. You can adjust the available subtitles in the player settings.
Open the official demonstrationUnderstanding monitoring · French audio
Daily herd monitoring · French audio
Already familiar with Velos?What NOW
What NOW
adds to your toolkit.
| Your needs | Velos | Nedap NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor animals | Heat and behaviour monitoring, depending on equipment. | CowControl functionality with additional analysis. |
| Organise work | Functions depend on your version. | Customised lists and advanced access permissions. |
| Review longer-term trends | Up to 60 days of behaviour data. | Behaviour history with no retention limit stated by Nedap. |
| Manage multiple farms | Monitoring centred on the installation. | A combined overview of farms. |
| Choose SmartTag Ear | SmartTag Ear requires Nedap NOW. | Compatible with NOW and the VP4102 reader. |
Nedap NOW is subscription-based. AGYE reviews your hardware, interfaces and required functions before quoting for an upgrade.
Moving from Velos to NOW: can you keep your equipment?
Some of your installation may be retained. AGYE checks your sensors, controller and reader before preparing the migration.
- Compatible neck sensors may be retained; available functions depend on the model and its year.
- SmartTag Leg sensors are not compatible with NOW.
- The VP8002 controller is required. The VP4101 reader has some limitations; the VP4102 is required for ear sensors and heat stress monitoring, together with suitable sensors.
Your project with AGYELet’s explore what NOW
Let’s explore what NOW
could change on your farm.
Let’s start with your herd, your priorities and your existing equipment. We help you choose a configuration and get started with it.