Running a dairy farm is a complex operation, where every decision impacts the health of your herd and the profitability of your farm. Between managing feed costs, monitoring livestock health and optimizing productivity, the challenges can seem overwhelming. But with the right tools, you can simplify these tasks and run your farm more efficiently.
That’s where the Daily TRM Manager (DTM) comes in — Dinamica Generale’s precision feeding software.
In this blog, we’ll be diving into some of the most common questions dairy farmers have when it comes to feed management software to understand what it is, how to use it and how it benefits you.
At its core, feed management software is a digital platform that automates and tracks feed distribution on dairy farms, ensuring that each cow receives the right amount of nutrients.
Here’s how it works: The software integrates with your existing farm equipment, such as feed mixers, load cells and scales. It collects real-time data on feed usage and consumption, allowing you to monitor and adjust rations as needed.
DTM is designed to work with all feed mixers once an updated indicator model, such as a DG600 or DG8000-IC, is installed. This hardware installation should only take about 10 minutes. By connecting to the DG 4G Modem, the indicator allows for wireless communication between the mixer and DTM software.
Once the hardware is in place, the software is configured to integrate with your existing farm systems. This includes linking the software with feed mixers scale to ensure seamless data collection and processing. Dinamica Generale’s support team is available to assist with the setup, providing guidance and troubleshooting as needed.
DTM is designed to support the use of multiple mixer wagons, as long as each wagon has the necessary indicator hardware installed. This allows you to manage feed distribution across different wagons simultaneously, ensuring that each wagon is loaded with the correct rations. This feature is particularly beneficial for farms that need to feed multiple groups of cows with varying nutritional needs.
While using a computer unlocks additional features, it’s not necessary for running DTM. The software is designed to be flexible and accessible from a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Yes! As a cloud-based feed management software, DTM allows you to access and manage your feeding operations from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you’re on vacation or simply off-site, the 4G modem lets you monitor feeding schedules, adjust rations and check on inventory levels using your smartphone, computer or tablet.
Yes, DTM tracks feed usage in real-time, providing accurate data on how much feed is being consumed and how much is left in stock. This is a crucial feature for efficient feed management, ensuring that you always have enough feed on hand and that you’re not overstocking or understocking.
Adapting to new technologies can be difficult, but DTM is designed with every user in mind. With an intuitive interface, easy-to-read dashboards, clear navigation paths and straightforward data entry forms, DTM makes it easy for anyone on your farm to use the software — regardless of technical skills.
Dinamica Generale is committed to ensuring that every user can make the most of our feed management software. To that end, we offer comprehensive support and training to help you get started and continue using the software effectively. We also offer training videos that guide you through the software’s features, functionalities and set-up process. This combination of support and training resources ensures you have what you need to succeed.
DTM offers automatic software updates. That way, you’ll always have the latest features and improvements, without needing to manually download and update the software. Thanks to the 4g modem, it is possible to exchange data between the software and the scale without limit of distance.
For farms located in areas with limited internet access, the software also offers the option to perform updates manually using a USB. This flexibility means that you can keep your software up to date regardless of your internet situation, ensuring that you continue to benefit from the latest advancements
in feed management technology.
Yes, it is possible to create a dedicated account for your nutritionist. That way, they can have remote access to your data to be proactive and provide you with input and suggestions to improve herd health and efficiency. For example, they can change or modify an existing recipe and send it directly to the scale of the mixer for instant updates. The best part? There’s no extra cost for this added account!
Managing a dairy farm is no small task, but with the right tools, it can be made much simpler and more efficient. Dinamica Generale’s feed management software is designed to address the specific challenges dairy farmers face, from reducing feed costs to improving herd health and managing inventory.
Get in touch with us today to learn more.
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