STtalks #348 - Farmfit® at Smith-Crest with Elizabeth Gunst and Doug Petzel

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Gunst, herd manager at Smith-Crest in Watertown, Wisconsin and STgenetics Farmfit® Field Specialist Doug Petzel to discuss their use of the Farmfit® animal monitoring platform.

They delve into the history, implementation, and benefits of Farmfit® at Smith-Crest, focusing on enhancing care for their show cows and managing reproductive records efficiently. Elizabeth also shares specific instances where the Farmfit® technology has made a pivotal difference in animal health and explores how the easy-to-use platform has integrated into their herd management system, making operations more proactive and efficient. She also highlights the practical applications of the technology, including monitoring animals remotely and preventing illness by responding to health concerns more quickly.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:32 Overview of Smith-Crest and Farmfit®

01:12 Implementation of Farmfit® at Smith-Crest

01:58 Benefits of Farmfit® for Animal Care

02:45 Utilizing Farmfit® Data

04:55 Real-Life Success Stories with Farmfit®

06:50 User Experience and Customer Support

08:35 Future of Farmfit® at Smith-Crest

09:49 Conclusion and Farewell