830956 BROCHURE DAIRY SOLUTIONS NZ LOWRES - Tru-Test

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830956 BROCHURE DAIRY SOLUTIONS NZ LOWRES - Tru-Test
On-farm
Solutions
Dairy 2016/2017
INSIDE
Latest all-in-one
vat monitors and
controllers
New calving
feature added
to MiHub™
Dairy Herd app
Tools to help
grow healthy
young stock
Get your
records sorted
How are you tracking?
Let’s talk.
www.tru-test.com
0800 TRU-TEST (878 8378)
There have been many, many ups and downs In the New
Zealand dairy industry in the 60-odd years Tru-Test has
been part of it.
While no-one doubts what phase we’re in right at the
moment, a lean period does bring at least one benefit. It
encourages people on the land to look more closely at how
they farm – in particular at how they make decisions.
Our teams of on-farm specialists are busy at the moment
working with people who are doing just that - reviewing
and reassessing how they run their farms.
Verne Atmore
General Manager New Zealand
Tru-Test Group
At the moment their conversations aren’t about
how to produce more. They’re about how to produce
more effectively.
At Tru-Test we’re immensely proud of the role we play
in helping dairy farmers invest wisely in areas that
allow them to produce more effectively. This is based
on achieving greater control and profitability through
better information.
We’re helping farmers make decisions that are saving
them money and freeing up their time. Money and time –
are there two more important ingredients in business?
We hope you will take some time to look closely at our
dairy solutions catalogue. It outlines the various ways
Tru-Test can help you save - and make - more of that
other important thing. Money.
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Contents
It’s all about
reaching potential
It’s about control
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What’s new
Milk cooling,
quality and Tanks
Young dairy
stock health &
performance
Herd management
and performance
Contents
What’s new .................................................................................................................. 6
Testimonial...............................................................................................................24
Young dairy stock health & performance...................................8
Manual Drafter Module ...................................................................................27
Testimonial...............................................................................................................10
Auto Drafter Module ......................................................................................... 28
Weigh Scales .............................................................................................................12
Walk Over Weighing Module...................................................................... 29
EID Readers ...............................................................................................................15
Feed Control Module ........................................................................................ 30
Load Bars.................................................................................................................... 18
Heat Detection Module.....................................................................................31
Weigh Crates and Platforms ........................................................................20
In-bail Identification Module .......................................................................32
Herd management and performance.........................................22
In-line Sensor Module.......................................................................................33
Contents
It’s about money
in the bank
It’s about
investing wisely
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Data management
and reporting
Asset Management
Services
Training &
technical support
Other Tru-Test
products
Full Rotary System ..............................................................................................34
Data management and reporting ................................................ 46
Full Herringbone System ...............................................................................35
Testimonial.............................................................................................................. 48
Milk cooling, quality and tanks .....................................................36
MiHub™ Software ................................................................................................ 50
Testimonial.............................................................................................................. 38
Smartphone Apps ...............................................................................................52
Milk Cooling Audit..............................................................................................40
Agtrac Data Services and Tags ...................................................................54
Refrigeration and Storage ...............................................................................41
Asset management services ...........................................................56
Pre-cooling ................................................................................................................42
Training and support.........................................................................60
Vat Monitors & Controllers ............................................................................44
Other Tru-Test products ................................................................... 64
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What's New
SRS2 EID
Stick Reader
Read and record EID tag information using
an ergonomically designed reader.
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Vat Manager™
Plus
Know the temperature of your milk at a
glance, be alerted to any issues and know
exactly what’s going on with your milk
cooling wherever you are.
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Comin
g
Soon!
MiHub™ for Livestock
Management
Free online software which graphically
summarises weighing session information.
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What’s new
Screen Link app
Share real-time weights with your
smartphone and smart watch.
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What's New
XRS2 EID
Stick Reader
Read, record, edit and customise individual
animal information against EIDs.
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MiHub™ for Milk
Cooling Management
Comes with Vat Manager Plus and provides
online access to your farm’s milk cooling
performance information.
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Calving Feature MiHub™ Dairy
Herd App
Record calvings on your smartphone from
wherever you are on the farm.
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this year.
Agtrac Tag Audit and
Data Remediation
Have your tag data verified and corrected
for dependable animal records.
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Young dairy stock health & performance
Young dairy
stock health &
performance
Young dairy stock health & performance
Improve breeding
outcomes and milk
production
Achieving the 15-month live-weight growth target
recommended by DairyNZ will mean young
stock are more likely to cycle and get in calf at first
mating. They are less likely to be late-calvers and
so produce more milk.
DairyNZ figures indicate a cow can have 20%
more milk production as a first calver if grown
out properly.
Talk to us about our range of accurate, fast,
and rugged weighing and EID products. These
products will help you gather the individual
animal information you need to monitor sickness,
minimise treatment waste, manage animal
growth and condition for breeding success.
Testimonial..................................................................................................... 10
Weigh Scales ...................................................................................................12
EID Readers .....................................................................................................15
Load Bars...........................................................................................................18
Weigh Crates and Platforms .............................................................. 20
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Young dairy stock health & performance
“Raising good young stock is
going to be what grows our
big producing dairy animals.
At the end of the day that’s
what we actually want to
be producing.”
Young dairy stock health & performance
TESTIMONIAL
Building
tomorrow’s herd
Jen Saunders, Operations Manager for five large
dairy farms and five run offs, says from a business
point of view, they weren’t producing the animals
they wanted.
“Everything was done by eye so you
couldn’t say they were gaining a kilo
a day. If you don’t have the results
[when] raising your young stock, you
have to question why you are doing it.
What are you doing right and what are
you doing wrong?”
“Tru-Test’s static weigh system has
changed our business. Outside the
dairy shed, with our younger stock is
where it all begins. Raising good young
stock is going to be what grows our big
producing dairy animals. At the end of
the day that’s what we actually want to
be producing.”
“We use the ID5000, have the load
bars under our platform and an EID
reader, the Kiwiana XRS wand.”
“It was a very dramatic change for
us. We manage our animals so much
better. We knew we now had a light
mob and a heavy mob. We can now
take care of the animals needing extra
feed and extra attention while still
benefiting the bigger mob which are
still gaining. It is probably my favourite
of all the tools we have on farm.”
“We want to make sure we have
animals at target weight at mating, so
that on calving they are sitting at that
right body condition score, we want to
make sure we have big sturdy animals
with big nice full rumens.”
“When weighing animals and
following targets you set for
yourselves and for your animals you
are going to get the highest return.
You are able to save so much more
by breeding good stock and taking
care of good young stock. You know
how to manage your feed, how your
managers are going to handle the
young stock as young heifers.
You know when you send your heifers
out for mating that they are going to
be at a good mating weight. You are
not going to be putting the bulls out
with something that shouldn’t be
having calves. You are going to have
fewer animal health issues, healthier
animals, fewer deaths.”
“At different times of the year the
weigh system can tell you what’s
happening with the grass, feed and
weather, animal health issues, it will
show leaps and bounds and gains, and
you can see management. It is not just
a number on a screen.”
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Young dairy stock health & performance
Weigh Scales
Track your stock’s weight
performance to optimise
lifetime production and
breeding outcomes.
Weighing replaces guess-work with facts. Grow out
young stock to their full potential by reaching the
right target weights at the right time.
Identify sick or lame animals early, minimise
treatment waste and manage animal condition for
breeding success and extend peak milk.
All Tru-Test weigh scales have Superdamp™
fast weight-lock technology, long-life batteries,
auto-zero functionality and clear readable
displays. Casings are rugged, reliable and water,
dust and shock proof.
Young dairy stock health & performance
WEIGH SCALES
XR5000
ID5000
Capture a wide range of animal information and
monitor weight gain against growth targets.
Capture accurate
t animal
i l weights
i ht
and track growth.
• Stores up to 1 million records
in 1000 weighing sessions
• Calculates treatment dosage
by weight to minimise waste
• Stores up to 250,000 records
in 250 weighing sessions
• Calculates target weights
based on age and breed to
track growth
• Treatment information track
treatments and set alarms for
withholding periods
• Graphs animal weight gain
to track growth
• Store up to 100 pieces of
custom information for
each individual
• Up to 10-way drafting
by custom criteria
• Up to 5-way drafting by
weight, weight gain and single
criteria
• Store up three IDs and three
data sets (breed, sex or other
trait) for each animal
EziWeigh7i
EziWeigh5i
WOW2
Capture accurate animal weights.
Quickly view weights
without recording.
Walk Over Weighing as cows
leave the shed.
• Stores up to 20,000 records in 100
weighing sessions
• Simple to use
• Captures weight without stopping animal
on a platform for minimum handling
• Summary statistics from previous and
current weigh sessions for information at
a glance
• Up to 3-way drafting by weight
• Record notes against each
individual animal
• 35mm backlit display for highly
visible weights
• Auto zero functionality to ensure any
accumulation of animal dirt on the
platform or crate is zeroed out
• Integrates with MiHub™ Dairy Herd
Management software or third party
software including Protrack* and DeLavel*
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WEIGH SCALES
EziWeigh5i
EziWeigh7i
ID5000
XR5000
WOW2
7”
7”
35mm
1,000,000
records in 1000
sessions
30,000 records
in 100 sessions
EID
compatible
Bluetooth*
N/A
Screen size
35mm
35mm
N/A
20,000 records
in 100 sessions
Superdamp™
3
3
4
4
N/A
Drafting range
N/A
3-way
5-way
10-way
N/A
Drafting
criteria
N/A
Weight
Weight, single
criteria
Multiple
advanced
N/A
Data transfer
N/A
Data Link
for mobile
(Android* or
Apple iOS*) and
computer
(Microsoft
Windows*)
Data Link
for mobile
(Android* or
Apple iOS*) and
computer
(Microsoft
Windows*) USB
transfer
Data Link
for mobile
(Android* or
Apple iOS*) and
computer
(Microsoft
Windows*) USB
transfer
For use with
third party
software
including
MiHub™ for
Dairy Herd
Management,
Protrack* &
DeLaval*
20 hours
15 hours
10 hours
backlight, 13
hours backlight
off
10 hours
backlight, 13
hours backlight
off
Connect to
external power
source. 15 hour
battery
Memory
Battery life
250,000
records in 250
sessions
Young dairy stock health & performance
EID Readers
Effectively manage
individual animal
performance.
View individual animal tag data and capture
management information against the EIDs to help
inform your animal health, mating and culling
decisions.
All readers are NAIT tag, FDX and HDX compatible
with built-in memory and wireless Bluetooth*
connectivity. Casings are rugged, reliable, water,
dust and shock proof.
The XRS2 and SRS2 Stick Readers have long life
internal batteries, clear readable displays and are
ergonomically designed for comfort over long
periods of use.
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EID READERS
new product
new product
XRS2 Stick Reader
SRS2 Stick Reader
Read, record, edit and customise individual
animal information.
Read and record EID tag information using an
ergonomically designed reader.
• 1 million scanned-tag
memory
• Customisable alerts such
as withhold
• Add and edit session
names and NAIT
details to keep track
of each session
• Capture animal
information in 15 custom
data fields gather as much
information as you need
• Alpha numeric keypad
for flexible data entry
• 250,000 scanned-tag
memory
• View EID and visual tag
information to confirm
accurate scanning
• Bluetooth* technology
to send tag details to
weigh scale
ERS Compact Reader
XRP2 Panel Reader and
Large Antenna
Read and record EID tag information.
Quick consistent hands-free tag reader either
standalone or connected to a weigh scale.
• 4,000 scanned-tag memory
• Superior read technology
provides optimum read range
while automatically reducing
interference
• Icon-based menu for simple
ease of use
• Bluetooth* technology to
send tag details to weigh scale
• Unique auto-tuning adjusts to
changes in the surrounding
environment for consistent
tag reads
• Read range up to 1 metre
(single) and up to 1.8 meters
(dual)
Young dairy stock health & performance
EID READERS
ERS
SRS2
XRS2
XRP2
4,000
250,000
1,000,000
20,000
8 hours push to read
3 hours continuous.
19 hours push to read
9.5 hours continuous.
19 hours push to read
9.5 hours continuous.
830-1000 rpm
850-1100 rpm
850-1100 rpm
850-1000 rpm
300 mm
330-350 mm
330-350 mm
Up to 1 metre (single)
and up to 1.8 meters
(dual)
Weight
300 g
760 g
760 g
N/A
Length
220 mm
656 mm
656 mm
N/A
Screen
2.3” colour
2.7” colour
2.7” colour
35mm
Data transfer
Data Link for
computer (Microsoft
Windows*)
Data Link for mobile
(Android* or Apple
iOS*) and computer
(Microsoft Windows*)
Data Link for mobile
(Android* or Apple
iOS*) and computer
(Microsoft Windows*)
Data Link for mobile
(Android*) and
computer (Microsoft
Windows*)
Data transfer
Buzzer
Buzzer, vibrate
Buzzer, vibrate
Buzzer
Tag memory
Bluetooth*
Battery life
Read rate
Read distance
External power.
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Load Bars
Rugged, accurate
and reliable.
Tru-Test Load Bars are made from
corrosion-resistant aircraft-grade aluminium
with heavy duty TPR/CV cables to resist damage
in the yard. Load cells are enclosed to protect
against dirt, moisture and rodents.
Young dairy stock health & performance
LOAD BARS
HD1010
MP600
Heavy duty load bars for use under a crush.
Multi-purpose load bars for use with a platform.
• 3,000 kg capacity
• 2,000 kg capacity
• Superior durability best
suited for small to mediumsized cattle crushes
• Zinc plated, gold passivated
housing for durability
• Rubber feet for extra grip and
shock protection
• Galvanised housing for
corrosion resistance
MP600
HD1010
Multi-purpose
Heavy duty
Capacity
2,000 kg
3,000 kg
Length
600 mm
1,010 mm
Type
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Weigh Crates and Platforms
Durable, safe
and portable.
Platforms are made from lightweight aluminium
with weld-free stainless steel bolted joints to
eliminate cracking and fit most race designs.
Young dairy stock health & performance
WEIGH CRATES AND PLATFORMS
Cattle and Calf
Platforms
WOW™ Cattle
Platform
Split Aluminium
Cattle Platform
Non-slip lightweight platforms.
Durable aluminium and steel cattle
platform for Walk Over Weighing as
cows leave the shed.
Liteweight aluminium platform
for mobility
• 2.2 m (Cattle) 1.1 m (Calf)
• Built for accurate weight capture weld
free folded design means the one piece
platform stays stiff preventing zeroreturn issues
• Non-slip surface and low profile bolts for
animal safety
• Double layered walking surface
for durability
• Available with rubber mat to reduce
noise and improve grip for animal safety
• Consists of two halves to allow for ease
of transport and mobility
• Securely interlock together to make
solid platform
• For use inside a crush or race
• Angled sides to promote good cow flow
Prattley Calf Crate
Calf Gates/Pens
Portable weighing crate for calves.
Hot-dipped galvanised barred gates.
• Lightweight alloy frame for
easy transport
• Available from 1.83 m–4.87 m
• Suitable for calves up to 100 kg
• New Zealand made with
high-quality pipework
and welding
• Double-bolted hinge
increases clamping
and limits unwanted
gate movement
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Herd Management and Performance
Herd
Management
and Performance
Herd Management and Performance
Manage your most
important asset
– your herd
In-shed automation gives you the information
you need to make well-informed decisions
about how best to manage your herd and
increase productivity.
Tracking individual, herd, and shed activity
enables you to monitor animal condition and
health, and successfully manage tasks such
as preferential feeding, setting up groups for
feeding or drafting and producing a better
6-week in-calf rate. Automation also makes it
easier for you to manage multiple sheds from
a single location.
Tru-Test’s in-shed automation is designed to be
installed as a complete system or in modules.
Depending on your budget and specific needs,
you can choose to install all at once, or build your
automation capabilities as you go.
Our in-shed automation works with MiHub™ for
Dairy Herd Management. It connects with the
national dairy database through CRV* and can
integrate files from MINDA* and INSIGHT*.
Testimonial.....................................................................................................24
Manual Drafter Module .........................................................................27
Autodrafter Module .................................................................................28
Walk Over Weighing Module.............................................................29
Feed Control Module .............................................................................. 30
Heat Detection Module...........................................................................31
In-bail Identification Module ............................................................. 32
In-line Sensor Module............................................................................. 33
Full Herringbone System .....................................................................34
Full Rotary System .................................................................................... 35
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Herd Management and Performance
“The online aspect is quite powerful. You open
up the dashboard in MiHub and you know how
many cows were milked, start, finish, wash time and
temperature, you know when staff finished work.
It is very structured.”
Herd Management and Performance
TESTIMONIAL
Managing
performance,
driving production
“As a farmer I am quite passionate about my
costs and doing good production. You’ve got to be
productive per hectare and make sure costs are
under control. That has really driven me over the
last five years.”
“We put in a Tru-Test Dairy
Automation system straight away.
The logic was – I could afford not to
herd test. And by not herd testing
it would pay for the interest on my
drafting gate. I knew I wouldn’t be
culling cows in the first five years on
protein or fat because you don’t have
the numbers”.
“Milking efficiencies are the biggest
thing. Everyone knows how everyone
else is performing during milking.
The time is right up in front of you. It
keeps the guys focussed. If I ever see
a grade come up I can go back and see
any shortcuts, if the plant didn’t get to
temperature. It’s having those checks
in place.”
Putting in Tru-Test’s Dairy Automation
gave Ross individual cow yield data
and information on mastitis rankings
for each cow using a combination of
conductivity and other measures. For
Ross, this was enough to make “good
calls” and then he got a drafting gate
on top.
“If the somatic cells get high I’ll whip
through the top 20 conductivity
(ranked) cows, draft them in the
morning, biff them in the reds and
that night the boys strip them. You
might find a couple of mastitis cows
and the cell count sorts itself out. It
is so easy. I don’t have to do that too
often because we have good staff.
When the guys are milking they are
always looking at the screen. If they
see a 1.7 or a 1.8 they will strip that
cow before they put the cups on.”
“For me, it is an easy management tool.
The online aspect is quite powerful.
You open up the dashboard in MiHub
and you know how many cows were
milked, start, finish, wash time and
temperature, you know when staff
finished work. It is very structured.”
- Ross Minson
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Dairy Automation
Visibility and control of
herd performance in-shed
and online.
In-shed automation is designed to be installed as
a complete system or in modules. Depending on
your budget and specific needs, you can choose
to install all at once, , or build your automation
capabilities as you go.
Our in-shed automation works with MiHub™ for
Dairy Herd Management Software. It connects
with the national dairy database through CRV,*
and can integrate files from MINDA* and INSIGHT*.
Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Manual Drafter Module
Draft cows by sight without leaving the pit.
Perfect for single operators, the drafting gate is controlled by
the in-shed directional controller and is an ideal entry point
to automation.
Key features and benefits
Module includes
• Push button controller on a
long tether can be used from
a range of positions within the
shed
• Pneumatic galvanised-steel
drafting gate
Manual Drafter
Hand-held
Draft Controller
• Controller with long tether
• Galvanised-steel pneumatic
gate built for the tough shed
environment
• Quiet, rapid gate movement
for smooth cow flow
• 3-way drafting left right
or centre
Manual Drafter
Hand-held
Draft Controller
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DAIRY AUTOMATION
Autodrafter Module
Save on labour by automatically drafting cows as they
exit the shed.
Online anytime,
anywhere
Choose how you set and manage drafts: in and
around the shed using the mobile app, in-shed with the
keypad and display or online using MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software.
Key features and benefits
Module includes:
• Mobile app works through
local Wi-Fi network so no
need for internet access to set
drafts around the shed
• Smartphone app available
from Google Play or App Store
• Remembers previous drafts
to easily identify cows for
follow up treatments
• Optional: In-shed display and
keypad to action on-the-spot
animal management decisions
• Integrates with MiHub Dairy
Herd Management Software
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Race EID
Autodrafter
Keypad
• Optional: In-shed display
and keypad
Smartphone
Apple* or Android*
Display
Screen
• Pneumatic galvanized steel
drafting gate
• Controller with long tether
• EID Reader and Antenna
protected by a slim-line
galvanized steel reader shield
Online anytime,
anywhere
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
• MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
MiHub in
the cloud
Keypad
Display
Screen
Race EID
Smartphone
Apple* or Android*
Autodrafter
Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Walk Over Weighing Module
Monitor individual cow weight trends for health and feed
management.
Walk Over Weighing records weights as cows move through
the exit race after every milking. Allowing you to keep a
close eye on individual cow condition for drying-off and
mating and make fact-based decisions around feed.
Key features and benefits
Module includes:
• Non-slip weighing platform
provides grip and prevents
cows skidding
• WOW2 Weigh Scale
• 2.5 m long, 500mm (walking
surface) wide WOW Cattle
Platform with non-slip mat
• Integrates with MiHub™ Dairy
Herd Management Software
to produce weight reports to
help with:
• EID Reader and Antenna
protected by a slim-line
galvanized steel reader shield
- monitoring weight leading
into dry-off
- help detecting health
problems
- support body
condition scoring
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Walk Over Weighing
• MP600 Load Bars
• Robust load bars are built for
the tough shed environment
- weight gain in preparation
for mating
Online anytime,
anywhere
• MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
Online anytime,
anywhere
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Walk Over Weighing
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Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Feed Control Module
Control supplementary feed for cow or cow groups to
optimise production.
This on-platform controller manages the delivery of
supplementary feed for the best possible return on
investment.
Key features and benefits
Module includes:
• Feed individuals or groups
based on your criteria such as
condition scores, post-calving
or pre-mating
• EID Reader and Antenna
• Works with third party in-bail
feed hardware and controls
up to four heads for liquid,
grain or pellets
• In-bail EID saves feed by not
serving go-around cows
• Integrates with MiHub™ Dairy
Herd Management Software
to set and manage feed
delivery
• Feed Controller
• MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
Online anytime,
anywhere
Feed
Controller
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
In-bail
Identification
Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Heat Detection Module
Increase your heat detection accuracy to maximise
your AB program.
The combination of an infrared heat scanner with self
adhesive heat patches will act as a second pair of skilled eyes
and alert you to signs of standing heat to help you improve
your 6-week in-calf rate.
In-bail
Heat Scanner
A good 6-week in-calf rate will mean you’re able to produce
more milk, cows recover sooner and start cycling earlier.
Submitting cows while they are on heat means you’ll have
fewer empties and less straw wastage saving you money.
Key features and benefits
Module includes:
• Integrates with Autodrafter
Module cows on heat are
automatically drafted for your
inspection after milking
• Heat Detector patches
(sold separately)
• Flashing light and audible
buzzer will alert you to
manually draft on heat cows
• Self-adhesive patches for
quick application
• Infrared scanning technology
for continued effectiveness in
all light conditions
• Heat Scanner (can be integrated
into your existing system or
can be installed as a standalone
device in rotary sheds )
• Flashing light and
audible buzzer
In-race
Heat Scanner
Race EID
Autodrafter
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DAIRY AUTOMATION
In-bail Identification Module
View and manage individual cow information in-shed and
online through electronic identification.
Online anytime,
anywhere
MiHub in
the cloud
In-bail Identification gives you real-time individual
cow information so you can action on-the-spot animal
management decisions.
Key features and benefits
Module includes:
• In-shed display and keypad to
• In-bail EID Reader and
Antenna
- View, manage and set alerts
i.e mastitis, lameness,
damaged teats
- View, manage and record
treatments and be alerted to
withhold alerts
- View herd group information
- Receive alerts for
penicillin cows
• In-bail Electronic
Identification Panel Reader
for recording cow numbers,
herd groups and identify
missing cows
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
In-bail
Identification
Pullcord
• In-shed display and keypad
Display
Screen
• Pullcord and audible buzzer
(Rotary only)
Keypad
• MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
Online anytime,
anywhere
In-bail Identification
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Keypad
• Integrates with MiHub™ Dairy
Herd Management Software
Display
Screen
Pullcord
In-bail Identification
Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
In-line Sensor Module
Manage BMSCC and monitor individual cow yield trends.
Online anytime,
anywhere
Sensors installed on each bail will help you to monitor
individual cow mastitis risks and production yield as well as
keep an eye on milking plant and CIP performance.
Key features and benefits
• Integrates with MiHub™ Dairy
Herd Management Software to
- Identify cows with the highest
risk of developing mastitis
- Rank individual cows against
the herd, so you can address
high and low performers
• In-shed display and keypad to
- View and manage mastitis
and yield
- View, manage and set
alerts i.e mastitis, lameness,
damaged teats
- View, manage and record
treatments and be alerted to
withhold alerts
- View herd group information
• In-line design with no moving
parts, no reagent and is
cleaned by your CIP system
• Frequent results with
readings taken at every
milking means you won’t be
making decisions based on
one off testing
Module includes:
• Sensors mounted in-line at
every bail
• In-bail EID Reader and
Antenna
• In-shed display and keypad
• Audible buzzer and pullcord
• MiHub Plus Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Plus Dairy Herd
Management Software
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
In-bail
Identification
Sensor/Bail
Pullcord
Display
Screen
Keypad
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Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Full Rotary System
Monitor all aspects of production and herd health
in-shed and online
Achieve new levels of productivity and profitability
with a full automation system which provides total
visibility of herd performance so you can take action
to maximise returns.
Online anytime,
anywhere
Feed
Controller
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Walk Over Weighing
Full Rotary System includes:
• Autodrafter Module
• In-line Sensor Module
- Pneumatic galvanized-steel
drafting gate
- Sensors mounted in-line at
every bail
• In-bail Identification Module
- In-bail EID Reader and Antenna
• Feed Control module
- Feed Controller
• Walk over Weighing Module
- WOW2 Weigh Scale
- MP600 Load Bars
- 2.5 m long, 500mm (walking
surface) wide WOW Cattle
Platform with non-slip mat
In-bail
Identification
Sensor/Bail
Race EID
Pullcord
Display
Screen
- Controller with long tether
Keypad
- EID Reader and Antenna
protected by a slim-line
galvanized steel reader shield
Also includes:
• In-shed display and keypad
• Audible buzzer and pullcord
• MiHub™ Plus Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
Autodrafter
Herd Management and Performance
DAIRY AUTOMATION
Full Herringbone System
Monitor most aspects of production and herd health
in-shed and online
Achieve new levels of productivity and profitability
with a full automation system which provides total
visibility of herd performance so you can take action
to maximise returns.
Full Herringbone System includes:
• In-bail Identification Module
- EID Reader and Herringbone
Antenna
• Walk over Weighing Module
- WOW2 Weigh Scale
- MP600 Load Bars
- 2.5 m long, 500mm (walking
surface) wide WOW Cattle
Platform with non-slip mat
• Autodrafter Module
- Pneumatic galvanized-steel
drafting gate
- Controller with long tether
- EID Reader and Antenna
protected by a slim-line
galvanized steel reader shield
Also includes:
• In-shed display and keypad
• Audible buzzer and pullcord
• MiHub™ Plus Dairy Herd
Management Software
• Command unit which
connects in-shed actions
with MiHub Dairy Herd
Management Software
Online anytime,
anywhere
In-bail Identification
MiHub in
the cloud
Cellular
Modem
Command
Unit
Walk Over Weighing
Keypad
Display
Screen
Race EID
Pullcord
In-bail Identification
Autodrafter
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Milk cooling, quality and tanks
Milk cooling,
quality and tanks
Milk cooling, quality and tanks
Protect your
valuable milk
Avoid the potentially costly consequences of
milk temperatures being too high. Reliable milkcooling systems give you confidence that your
milk will be collected and paid for.
Whether you’re dealing with tougher milkcooling regulations, increasing milk volumes,
power constraints, or water restrictions, our
experienced team of on-farm, milk-cooling
experts will only recommend products and
services you actually need.
We recommend a Milk Cooling Audit to compare
your plant performance with current and
future NZCP1 standards. There may be small
improvements, such as servicing your existing
plate cooler or adding a polar wrap onto your vat,
that you can make without having to invest large
amounts of money.
If you do need to invest in futher cooling
equipment, the Tru-Test ProCool range of
pre-cooling systems can be configured to cater
to all farm sizes and requirements.
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Milk Cooling Audit.....................................................................................39
Refrigeration and Storage .....................................................................41
Pre-cooling ......................................................................................................42
Vat Monitors & Controllers ..................................................................44
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“I set out to have the cooling
system that would give me the
best outcome for the dollars
spent. That’s what I got!”
Milk cooling, quality and tanks
TESTIMONIAL
Looking beyond
compliance
Too small for increasing herd growth and with
small refrigeration units struggling to manage
cooling, Stephen and Annette Silcock’s 33-year
old rotary cowshed was destined for retirement.
In planning their new dairy shed,
Stephen and Annette prepared
a smooth transition to their own
retirement by creating an efficient
convenient operation which is
pleasant to work in. That includes
installing a system to get milk down to
temperature quickly, cost-effectively
and reliably so there is no panic even
when the unexpected happens. And it
sometimes does.
So Stephen and Annette’s measure of
success for refrigeration is based on
how much the cooling exceeds the
NZCP1 milk cooling standards with
margin to spare.
“I set out to have the cooling system
that would give me the best outcome
for the dollars spent. That’s what I got!
Our milk is at minimum temperature
at the end of each milking. We
will have no issues about being
compliant.”
Conversations began with Tru-Test as
Stephen considered the pros and cons
and pricing options of snap chilling
“Our thinking was aligned with TruTest from the start. Precooling was
essential for compliance.”
There are a number of precooling
options in the market using water, ice
or glycol or a mix of these. The right
precooling solution for any dairy set up
will vary depending on local conditions,
herd size, water access, set up and
farm goals. Stephen went with a chilled
water system from Tru-Test which is
enough to pull his milk down below the
regulation and gives him the benefit of
low ongoing costs and certainty.
“We had plenty of discussion and
looked at many options using water
and glycol. The glycol options which
we considered ran precooling and
vat refrigeration off one system.
When you have a breakdown you
are in trouble. Vat refrigeration and
precooling using water means there
are two different systems. Water has
an inbuilt back up. This way, if one of
the systems goes off for a couple of
hours, we can still remain compliant
and get the milk into the tanker.”
Stephen also put in heat recovery
to recycle the warm water created
through milk cooling during milking to
reduce his ongoing hot water energy
costs. It’s a system that’s well-prepared,
reliable and efficient.
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Milk Cooling Audit
Comprehensive assessment of your on-farm dairy
refrigeration performance.
• Expert assessment by milk
cooling specialists
• Data logging over four
milkings of milk vat, entry
line, and plate heat exchanger
entry temperatures
• Summary report with
comparison of plant
performance with current
and future NZCP1 standards
and recommendations for
improvements
Milk cooling, quality and tanks
REFRIGERATION AND STORAGE
Refrigeration Units
HeatPro™
Hot Water Recovery
High-quality refrigeration units for vats and
pre-cooling systems.
Recover wasted heat from your refrigeration unit to
preheat water for your hot water cylinders.
• Fully-wired with isolation
switches, contactors and
overloads
• Protective coating to
safeguard against corrosion
• HeatPro hot water recovery
can be fitted to to all units to
recover heat from milk cooling
during milking and redirect to
pre-heat shed hot water
• Saves power; up to 53% of
water heating power costs
• Installed in new or existing
units without adding any
extra running costs
• Improves refrigeration unit
efficiency in warm weather
giving further power savings
of up to five percent
• Range of sizes from four to
18hp (9.5–40 kW)
Farm Holding Tanks
Polar Wraps
New and quality second-hand direct expansion
stainless steel vats.
Durable high-quality vat insulation will save power
by reducing the effects of ambient temperatures and
will help milk chill faster. If you are on the cusp of
compliance, vat insulation may save you needing to
invest in more costly cooling systems.
• Milk colostrum and water
tanks in a wide range of sizes
• Made from quality T304
stainless steel with
laserwelded base
• Side-wall refrigeration
on large tanks for efficient
cooling
• Second hand tanks available
• Saves power up to 25% of
chiller unit running costs
• Retards bacterial growth
by reducing temperature
fluctuations
• Made from reinforced PVC for
long life durability
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Pre-cooling
Efficiently cool milk
before it enters the vat.
Easy, reliable and cost-effective systems to chill
milk quickly before it reaches the vat. Plate coolers,
water chillers, ice and glycol systems are available
and can be configured to meet your farm needs.
Milk cooling, quality and tanks
PRE-COOLING
ProCool™ Ice
ProCool™ Water
ProCool™ Glycol
Uses ice made in between
milkings to pre-cool milk.
Uses chilled water to pre-cool milk.
On-demand snap chilling.
• Builds ice between milkings for reduced
power load
• All-in-one system includes refrigeration
unit, tank and plate heat exchanger
configured to meet your farm’s needs
• Single phase and three phase power
supplies
• Pre-fitted with pipe connectors for quick
and easy installation
• Suitable for areas with extreme
ambient temperatures designed to chill
milk to 4 degrees regardless of primary
water supply
• Compact system
• Uses a small volume of fluid; ideal for
areas with severe water restrictions or
limited access to uncontaminated water
• Compact system
Type
ProCool™ Ice
ProCool™ Water
ProCool™ Glycol
Uses power
between milkings
available in single
and three phase
Low constant
draw, good for
farms with power
issues
High power draw
at same time
as milking, not
suitable for farms
on single phase
supply
ProCool™ Plate
Heat Exchangers
Primary, secondary, single and
double bank exchangers in a
standing frame.
• 12 sizes available single primary, single
secondary and double bank options
Capacity
Compact
Large
Compact
• 2000 L/hr, 4000 L/hr, 6000 L/hr and
8000 L/hr flow rates
• End-to-end service providing expert
advice, components, installation and
ongoing support
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Monitors and Controllers
Know the temperature
of your milk at a glance,
be sure your refrigeration
is on and lower your
risk of receiving a
temperature grade.
Vat Manager™ Auto and Plus control vat
refrigeration, monitor inlet and vat temperatures
and feature clear readable displays.
Milk cooling, quality and tanks
MONITORS AND CONTROLLERS
new product
coming soon
Vat Manager™ Plus
Vat Manager™ Auto
Be alerted to issues and know exactly what’s going
on with your milk cooling wherever you are.
Automatically turns refrigeration on and alerts
you to milk cooling issues wherever you are.
• Text and email messages
alert you to milk cooling
and plant fault issues
• Auto-on refrigeration
starts vat refrigeration
when sufficient milk is
present in the vat
• Upgradeable to Vat
Manager Auto
• Includes MiHub™ for Milk
Cooling Management
• Volume measurement
detects the milk level in
the vat and alerts you if
your vat is becoming full
• Text and email messages
alert you to milk cooling
and plant fault issues
• Includes MiHub for Milk
Cooling Management
DisplayPro™
TempPro™ 101
Know your vat temperature at a glance.
Keep an eye on your milk temperatures
during milking.
• Easy-to-see LCD to see vat
temperature day or night
• Solar powered with battery
back-up
• Easy-to-see colour display
• Can be fixed in shed to view
temperatures while you milk
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Data management and reporting
Data management
and reporting
Data management and reporting
Access animal and
cooling data for better
decision-making
In modern farming environments, access to fast,
accurate information helps you to make the right
decisions to successfully manage your herd,
weight and milk cooling.
Our software systems are tools for you to use to
collect, analyse and share animal and cooling
information that supports how you manage these
tasks in your farming operation. These software
tools can also help you to remain compliant.
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“Our Tru-Test rep helped us out
with the cows and we were able to
update the VIDs straight into the
computer. Until we did that we didn’t
realise what a massive amount of
duplicates we had.”
Data management and reporting
TESTIMONIAL
Working from
strong foundations
It was a busy time on the family farm in
Korakonui, with the herd size now climbing to
1200 and winter milkers. Merging animal records
was going to be an exacting task.
“We purchased a neighbouring
property, increased the herd size
by purchasing two new herds, and
built the new shed,” explains Rosalie
Campbell. Retagging the new herds
and getting all the data right before
the newcomers were introduced to
the rest of the herd had been the goal.
But that hadn’t gone to plan. In fact, it
became a “complete mess”.
At the same time, the Campbell’s
installed Tru-Test’s dairy automation
modular system in their new shed,
with Inline sensors, Walk Over
Weighing, Autodrafting and Feed
Control together with its MiHub™
Dairy Herd Management Software.
The MiHub system collects data
from every cow at every milking to
build up a thorough history of each
cow. The big herd numbers meant
some form of animal tracking was an
absolute necessity.
Rose stepped in. Having moved
from managing wholesale logistics
to managing the farm bookwork,
computer work and recording, she
set about learning the MiHub Dairy
Herd Management Software and
fixing the EID & VID records in a
systematic fashion.
“My brother and I together were
working through the computer side,
starting off with the ‘no tag’ draft. We
tried to get all the EIDs up to date,
but the job was just too big. Our
Tru-Test rep helped us out with the
cows and we were able to update
the VIDs straight into the computer.
Until we did that we didn’t realise
what a massive amount of duplicates
we had. It felt like a never-ending
battle. “That, with everything else
we had to get done on the farm, like
trying to keep track of mastitis on the
computer side, recording calvings, it
was just a bit much.”
A timely call from Jon at the Agtrac
technical support team put change
into motion. “When Jon told me about
the Tag Audit we were pretty excited. I
thought ‘Oh that’s fantastic!’ Two of the
team came down. It was a big job and
the bulk of it was done in a day.”
All EID & VID records are matching
and herd records perfect, other than
a mob of cows that stayed back on
another farm. “Once that is done we
can sync with CRV Ambreed. We
are really excited. That will save me
entering everything in twice. That
will be cool.”
Now data integrity is under control,
Rose is putting MiHub under its paces.
“I have been RMT testing myself. At
this time of year the cows are stressed.
We can see the cell count climbing on
the docket so I pulled out the top 30
mastitis ratio cows (the sensors use a
salt count rather than cell count). We
picked up a lot, so the system seems
to pretty accurate pulling up for
subclinical cows.”
With confidence in herd records and
accuracy of MiHub, Rose’s next step
is to keep track of empties and lates
on MiHub, lessening workload in the
shed and cutting out the extra manual
tagging. Sorting cows will be easier
too with automatic three-way drafting
direct from her office.
Duplicates sorted and in the second
season with MiHub, the system is
building some really good individual
cow history. “Soon we will be looking
at mastitis, yield and calving history
and using the data for culling”.
“It is only really the beginning. There’s
so much more to know. So much more
we can do.”
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Data management and reporting
MiHub™ Software
Powerful online herd,
weight and milk cooling
management software.
The MiHub suite of products give you access to
herd, weight and milk cooling data which can be
viewed and shared from any device with access to
the internet. Visual dashboards present complex
information simply so you can quickly make factbased decisions backed by data.
Data management and reporting
MIHUB
new product
coming soon
MiHub™ for Milk
Cooling Management
MiHub™ for Livestock
Management
Information on your farm’s milk cooling performance.
Online software which summarises weighing and
session information.
• Current and historic
temperatures for milk
entering the vat and milk
inside the vat shown in
graphs
• Downloadable reports to
easily comply with NZCP1
monitoring requirements
• Reports alerts and events
e.g. milk is slow to cool
and when refrigeration
was turned on
• Session dashboard
provides a graphical
summary of session
information
• Subscription is included
with the purchase of Vat
Manager Plus and Vat
Manager Auto
• Online system can be
accessed from anywhere
with an internet
connection
MiHub™ for Dairy Herd
Management
Real-time herd management and performance software.
• In-shed and online
seamlessly integrates with
in-shed automation hardware
or can be used standalone to
- Track body condition scores
to calculate dry off dates
- Set withholding alerts to
manage penicillin cows
- Split cows into feed mobs
• Generates easy-tounderstand graphs and
custom reports at no extra
cost including reports which
- Identify high risk
mastitis cows
- Identify low producers
- Notify you of faults or issues
with the milking plant
• Synchronises with National
Dairy Database through CRV no double data entry
• Works with other systems
import and export data from
other sources
• Experienced technical
support staff are available by
phone or email to help when
you need it
• Subscription is included with
the purchase of Autodrafter,
Walk Over Weighing, Feed
Control, In-bail Identification
and In-line sensor modules as
well as Full Herringbone and
Rotary systems.
• Upload session
information directly
from your XR5000 or
ID5000 weigh scales
using Wi-Fi or via the Data
Link smartphone app for
EziWeigh7i
• For use with Tru-Test
5000 Series or
EziWeigh 7i weigh scales
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Smartphone Apps
Puts the power of farm
management software in
your pocket.
Set drafts, capture calvings and send information
wherever it’s needed using apps that allow you to
capture and manage information wherever you are
on the farm.
Apps are available to download free of charge from
the App Store or on Google Play™ where applicable.
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Data management and reporting
SMARTPHONE APPS
new product
MiHub™ Dairy Herd Management App
– New Calving Feature!
Set and manage automatic drafting and record calvings wherever you are on the farm.
• Drafting works through
local Wi-Fi network and
stores drafts on your
phone if there is no Wi-Fi
connection drafts will
automatically transact next
time you are in range
• Shows recent and pending
drafts to check you’ve drafted
all the animals you wanted
• Captures calf and dam
information including date of
calving, birth ID, calf sex, fate,
dam VID and birthing notes
• Sends calving information
directly to MiHub for Dairy
Herd Management for
confirmation before entering
the system
• Stores calvings on your
phone if there is no cellular
new product
connection and will transact
automatically next time you
are in range
• Drafting features are for
use with Wi-Fi enabled
Autodrafter modules.
• Calving features are
available for use with
MiHub for Dairy Herd
Management Software
Data Link App
Download weigh session files and send them directly
to NAIT.
Screen Link App
• Email session files back to
the office or send to another
recipient
Share real-time weighing information with your
smartphone and smart watch.
• Register movements with
NAIT with immediate
feedback on your transaction
• Real-time information
when you’re out of sight
of the weigh scale screen
• For use with Tru-Test
Bluetooth* enabled
weigh scales
• Review session and
individual records on
your phone
• Stores data on your phone if
there is no Wi-Fi or cellular
connection and will transact
automatically next time you
are in range
• For use with Tru-Test Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth* enabled EID
readers or weigh scales
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Agtrac Data Services and Tags
Reduce time wasted in
the yards and ensure you
can turn the data you
collect into actionable
information.
We’ve partnered with Agtrac Services to provide
a range of services to make it easier for you to
manage your valuable and sometimes complex
farm data throughout the seasons.
Data management and reporting
AGTRAC DATA SERVICES AND TAGS
new product
Agtrac Tag Audit and
Data Remediation
Have your tag data verified and corrected for
dependable animal records.
• We will reconcile your
on-farm tag records with
records in your MiHub,™
MINDA* or INSIGHT*
management system
so all systems are aligned
and correct
• Update your systems
with correct information
by identifying missing
or duplicate records
and removing old
animal records
Agtrac Premium
Support Plan
Personalised support plan to proactively assist you
throughout the season to reduce time wasted in the yards
and make certain you can turn the data you collect into
actionable information.
• Creation of personalised
seasonal plan in line with
your business goals
• Tag or retag stock onfarm when needed to
remediate issues
• Order tags and pre-load them
onto your device to reduce
wasted time in the yard
• Offer advice on adopting
good process to keep
records in good shape
• Keep your animal
information accurate,
relevant and reliable so
you spend less time on the
computer and avoid wasting
time fixing issues
• Verify your animals’
location
• Help with data transfer to
keep information accurate
between devices and other
systems such as MiHub,
MINDA, INSIGHT or NAIT
• Give guidance on how to turn
your data into actionable
information
Agtrac NAIT Service
Tags
Help to keep your NAIT records compliant.
Hassle free tag ordering with tag details loaded to your devices.
• We can register your animals
when your tags are ordered
through Agtrac
• If needed, we can assist
you with setting up NAIT
procedures providing you
peace of mind
• Update details on your behalf
when you make changes on
farm
• Assist with farm-to-farm
transfer to save you time and
hassle
• All NAIT “official” compliant
FDX and HDX RFID and
visual tags are available from
leading tag manufacturers
Allflex, ZeeTags and Leader
• We will facilitate ordering and
delivery on your behalf to
anywhere in New Zealand
• NAIT accredited we can
assist you by registering your
animals on your behalf and
preparing your devices with
tag details
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Asset management services
Asset
management
services
Asset management services
Our service plans give
you security and peace
of mind
Your investments need protecting over time. We
provide a range of end-to-end services to protect
your assets and prevent equipment breakdowns.
Equipment breakdowns, particularly with
your cooling equipment, can have severe
consequences.
Talk to us about proactive and reactive
maintenance for products covered within Dairy
Herd Management and Performance (automation
hardware and software) and Milk cooling, quality,
and tanks (cooling hardware).
As your business partner, we’ll be there for you
when you need us. We can supply and install
products, provide full maintenance and services,
and be available to give advice as you need it.
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Asset management services
Maintenance and servicing
Protect your on-farm
assets and maintain
reliable equipment.
Our proactive and reactive maintenance
services keep your valuable capital equipment
operational. Wherever you are, our nation wide
technician network provides reliable, timely
response from trained and experienced dairy
refrigeration specialists.
Asset management services
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Warrant of Fitness Check
Sensor Service Plan
Proactive in-shed automation annual maintenance.
Replacement plan for In-line Sensors older than 2 years.
• All system components
tested by experienced service
technicians
• Drafting gate filter
replacement
• Sensors checked annually
as part of your Warrant of
Fitness
• Plan is valued at 7.5% of the
total replacement value
for all the sensors (Price is
determined by number of
sensors covered)
• Summary report and
cost estimate for required
replacement or repair work
• Free replacement of any
sensors reaching end of life
or causing concern free of
charge
Refrigeration Service Plan
Reactive Servicing
Proactive maintenance and repairs for your on-farm
refrigeration.
Cooling system and tank servicing as you need it.
• Labour, mileage and parts
(including compressors) are
included
• Minimum of one proactive
service within the contract
period with an inspection
report provided after service
completion
• Reactive servicing will be
completed at no additional
cost
• Guaranteed two-hour
response time between 7am
and 9pm, seven days a week;
calls received after 9pm will
be responded to from 7am the
following day
• Cover can be extended to
include other milk cooling
equipment
• Servicing as required and
can include installation,
maintenance, technical
support, labour and parts
• Experienced customer
services team is on hand
from 7am to 9pm, seven days
a week
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Training and support
Training
and support
Training and support
Getting up and
running with the
backup you need
You trust your instincts. Now you can confidently
act on them with the backup of expert support
and training from our service teams.
Maximise the benefits of EID by ensuring you
and your staff fully understand how to use
it effectively. Know how best to transfer the
information it provides into actionable tasks.
Our training and support is provided by people
who know and understand farming. For
responsive and flexible automation backup, you
can access our on-farm support, online training,
or phone support.
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Training and support
Support for the life of
your products.
With Tru-Test training, workshops and support
you will have confidence your after-sale support
is provided by people who understand farming.
Because no farm is the same, flexibility and
responsiveness underpin our support services.
Training and support
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Young Dairy Stock Health
and Performance
Herd Management
and Performance
After purchasing weighing or EID equipment, you can view
short step-by-step instructional videos on YouTube and
access personal assistance over the phone.
Once installed, we will provide training for you and your
team to get you up and running confidently. Experienced
technical support staff can be accessed by phone or email
7am to 7pm five days a week to answer any queries.
• Telephone and computer
support from our helpdesk
team who have remote access
tools and can assist with:
- Troubleshooting errors or
faults with product
- Software maintenance
updates
- “How-to” questions
- Basic installation, usability
and functionality
• Practical in-shed training is
included with the purchase of
most automation modules
• MiHub™ for Dairy Herd
Management includes an
online library with “howto” and other supporting
materials that can be
accessed at anytime.
- “How-to” questions
- Basic usability and
functionality
- Troubleshooting errors or
faults with product
• Refresher training to help
with staff changes is available
on request
• Telephone and computer
support from our helpdesk
team who have remote access
tools and can assist with:
Milk Cooling,
Quality
and Tanks
At commissioning our trained
installers will setup your system and
step you through the basics of using
your Vat Manager, if you need further
assistance, support is available over
the phone.
• Telephone support from our helpdesk
team who can assist with:
- “How-to” questions
- Basic usability and functionality
Winter
Workshop
Drying-off
Workshop
Getting started and getting the
most from your dairy automation
system. Refresh and expand your
knowledge of MiHub™ for Dairy Herd
Management.
Learn how you can make your dairy
automation system work for you
during the drying-off season.
• Free regionally based 2 hour workshops
for dairy automation customers
• Learn popular drying off strategies and
how to apply them to your farm
• Learn to navigate MiHub including
dashboard and scratch pad
• Record dry cow treatments using
MiHub in-shed
• Set up your keypad and discussions on
quick events
• Create cull lists for your review
• Seasonal planning using MiHub to
maximise results
• Get answers to your questions
• Free regionally based 2 hour workshop
for dairy automation customers
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Other Tru-Test Products
Other Tru-Test
Products
Other Tru-Test Products
Products available
through your local
leading rural retailers
With a portfolio of successful farming tools that
date as far back as 1895, Tru-Test Group officially
began in 1964 with the development of the world’s
first proportionate flow Milk Meter.
Today, our focus remains unchanged – to make
innovative, fit for purpose products and solutions
which improve farm productivity and profitability.
Vat spares, electric and traditional fencing
equipment and gates are among the broad range
of quality products from Tru-Test which are
available through your local retailer.
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Other
OtherTru-Test
Tru-TestProducts
Products
OTHER TRU-TEST PRODUCTS
Tru-Test Vat Spare Parts
Vat rubberware, parts and accessories.
Hayes Fencing Tools
Traditional fencing tools with a longstanding reputation for rugged performance.
Other Tru-Test Products
OTHER TRU-TEST PRODUCTS
Speedrite, Stafix and PEL Electric Fence Systems
Mains, Unigizer™, Battery and Solar Energizers and a full range of accessories for permanent or temporary fencing.
Hayes and PEL Gates
New Zealand made high-quality, standard and made to order gates.
Tru-Test Trough
Arm Protector
Innovative water trough valve protector (valve is not included).
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Got any questions?
Let’s talk.
0800 TRU-TEST (878 8378)
www.tru-test.com
New Zealand Tru-Test Group (Head Office), 25 Carbine Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland.
Other brands manufactured by
Electric Fence
Fence Tools & Gates
For more information on Tru-Test Group and our quality brands and products visit www.tru-testgroup.com
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