Agis Automatisering CowManager
Last reviewed: December 2025
Ear tag sensor system providing continuous monitoring of cow health, fertility, and nutrition status through 24/7 behavioral analysis and eating pattern...
CowManager from Agis Automatisering is an ear tag-based monitoring system that uses accelerometer technology to continuously track cow behavior. Unlike collar systems, the ear tag sensor monitors eating behavior directly at the feed bunk, providing unique insights into nutrition status.
The system analyzes eating minutes, rumination, inactivity, and activity patterns to generate alerts for heat detection, health issues, and nutrition problems. Machine learning algorithms continuously improve detection accuracy based on individual cow baselines.
CowManager integrates with major herd management software and provides mobile access for real-time monitoring and alert management from anywhere.
Key Features
- Eating Behavior Monitoring: Track eating minutes per day to detect early health and nutrition issues
- Rumination Tracking: Monitor rumination patterns as indicator of digestive health and stress
- Heat Detection: Identify estrus through activity patterns with timing predictions
- Health Alerts: Early warning for illness based on behavior changes
- Group Analysis: Compare individual behavior to pen and herd averages
Advanced Features
- Nutrition Monitoring: Assess ration effectiveness through eating behavior analysis
- Calving Detection: Predict calving based on behavioral changes
- Fresh Cow Monitoring: Intensive tracking during critical transition period
- Attention Lists: Prioritized work lists based on alert severity
- Trend Analysis: Long-term behavioral patterns for management decisions
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairies, Freestall operations, TMR feeding systems, Progressive management
Competitive Advantages
What sets CowManager apart from alternatives:
- Ear tag placement monitors eating directly - unique advantage over collar systems
- Nutrition monitoring capabilities beyond traditional activity-only systems
- Long battery life (7+ years) reduces replacement costs
- Proven accuracy in European research trials
- Comprehensive health, fertility, and nutrition in one system
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for CowManager:
Capital investment for infrastructure plus per-sensor cost. Typical investment $100-150 per cow installed.
Pricing Model: per-head
Volume discounts available. Dealer pricing may vary by region.
Pros & Considerations
- Ear tag-based activity and rumination monitoring
- Early disease detection through behavior changes
- Heat detection improves reproductive efficiency
- Individual cow attention lists
- User-friendly interface and alerts
- Investment in hardware and infrastructure
- Ear tag retention can be an issue
- System requires proper setup and training
- Network coverage needed in barn
- Ongoing software subscription
Implementation & Setup
How to implement CowManager on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Full installation typically 2-4 weeks depending on herd size
Training & Support
Training and support options available for CowManager:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating CowManager:
- What is your current heat detection rate and method?
- How early do you typically identify sick cows?
- Is nutrition monitoring important for your operation?
- What is your barn layout and cow traffic pattern?
- Do you have reliable internet connectivity in the barn?
- What herd management software do you use?
- How many cows do you plan to monitor?