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DDW Predicta GUARDIAN

By Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW)

Last reviewed: December 2025

Predicta GUARDIAN guide - DDW AI predictive health platform for dairy cows. Predicts 6 transition diseases weeks in advance. 7% milk recovery. No hardware...

Overview

Predicta GUARDIAN is Dairy Data Warehouse's flagship AI-powered predictive health platform that identifies at-risk transition cows weeks before clinical disease onset. Using machine learning algorithms trained on millions of cow records, GUARDIAN analyzes milk production patterns, reproduction events, and health history to predict six common transition cow diseases, enabling targeted intervention and dramatically reducing unnecessary treatments.

Snapshot

Product: Predicta GUARDIAN

Company: Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW)

Category: AI & Predictive Analytics

Target Users: Dairy farmers, veterinarians, herd managers, nutrition consultants

Availability: 50+ countries via DDW platform

The Problem GUARDIAN Solves

Transition cow diseases (the period 3 weeks before to 3 weeks after calving) represent the highest-risk window for dairy cattle health:

  • 20-30% of subclinical ketosis cases go undetected with traditional monitoring
  • Late detection leads to secondary diseases: mastitis, displaced abomasum, lameness
  • Sick cows lose an average of 7% milk production in the first 30 days of lactation
  • Blanket treatments waste medication and increase antimicrobial resistance risk

    • How GUARDIAN Works

    Data Integration

    GUARDIAN connects to your existing herd management software through DDW's Herdnet platform, automatically collecting:

  • Daily milk production records (yield, components, conductivity)
  • Reproduction events (calving dates, breeding records, pregnancy status)
  • Health history (previous treatments, diagnoses, clinical observations)
  • Movement data (pen changes, dry-off dates)

    • AI Analysis

    GUARDIAN's deep learning algorithms analyze patterns across:

  • Individual cow lactation curves vs. herd benchmarks
  • Seasonal and parity-specific risk factors
  • Historical disease correlations
  • Feed and management changes

    • Predictive Alerts

    The system generates animal-by-animal risk scores for six transition diseases:

  • Ketosis (subclinical and clinical)
  • Displaced Abomasum (left and right DA)
  • Metritis (uterine infection)
  • Retained Placenta
  • Mastitis (clinical)
  • Lameness

    • Notification Delivery

    Alerts are sent directly to farmer and veterinarian smartphones:

  • 2-3 weeks advance warning before clinical symptoms
  • Risk level categorization (high, medium, low)
  • Recommended intervention actions
  • Integration with treatment protocols

    • Key Features

    Predictive Disease Detection

  • Identifies at-risk cows weeks before clinical signs appear
  • Covers six common transition cow diseases
  • Continuously learns and improves from new data

    • Individual Cow Risk Scoring

  • Animal-specific risk assessment (not herd averages)
  • Historical context for each cow
  • Accounts for parity, genetics, and management factors

    • Mobile Notifications

  • Real-time alerts to smartphones
  • Configurable notification thresholds
  • Multi-user access (farmer, vet, consultant)

    • Treatment Guidance

  • Evidence-based intervention recommendations
  • Treatment protocol integration
  • Outcome tracking for continuous improvement

    • Seamless Integration

  • Works with existing herd management software
  • No additional sensors or hardware required
  • Leverages data already being collected

    • Proven Results

    Milk Production Recovery

  • 7% increase in first 30-day milk production for treated at-risk cows
  • Earlier intervention prevents secondary disease cascade
  • Faster return to peak production

    • Reduced Treatment Costs

  • Targeted intervention eliminates blanket treatments
  • Lower medication costs per cow
  • Reduced labor for unnecessary monitoring

    • Improved Herd Health

  • Fewer clinical disease cases
  • Reduced culling from transition failures
  • Better animal welfare outcomes

    • Veterinary Efficiency

  • Proactive vs. reactive herd health management
  • Remote monitoring of client herds
  • Data-driven consultation conversations

    • Ideal Users

    Dairy Farmers

  • Operations with 100+ milking cows seeking data-driven health management
  • Farms with consistent milk recording and herd management software usage
  • Producers committed to proactive rather than reactive health protocols

    • Veterinarians

  • Progressive practitioners offering advanced herd health services
  • Vets monitoring multiple client farms remotely
  • Those seeking differentiation through predictive analytics

    • Nutrition Consultants

  • Advisors correlating feed programs with health outcomes
  • Consultants tracking transition cow success across clients
  • Those integrating nutrition with health management

    • Herd Managers

  • Managers responsible for fresh cow protocols
  • Those seeking early warning systems for at-risk animals
  • Staff wanting mobile access to health predictions

    • Technical Requirements

    Data Requirements

  • Daily milk recording (DHI, parlor systems, or activity monitors)
  • Electronic health records with treatment history
  • Reproduction records (calving, breeding, pregnancy)
  • Minimum 6 months historical data recommended

    • Software Compatibility

  • Works with most major herd management systems via Herdnet
  • Cloud-based platform (no on-farm servers required)
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android notifications

    • Internet Connectivity

  • Requires reliable internet for data sync
  • Can buffer data during temporary outages
  • Syncs automatically when connection restored

    • Getting Started

    Step 1: Herdnet Connection

    Set up automated data transfer from your herd management software to DDW cloud through the Herdnet platform.

    Step 2: Historical Data Load

    DDW loads and processes your historical records to train the AI model on your herd's patterns.

    Step 3: Alert Configuration

    Configure notification preferences, alert thresholds, and user access for your team.

    Step 4: Validation Period

    GUARDIAN runs in parallel with existing protocols to validate predictions and build confidence.

    Step 5: Full Implementation

    Integrate GUARDIAN alerts into daily fresh cow protocols and treatment decisions.

    Training & Support

    Onboarding

  • Dedicated implementation specialist
  • Data quality review and optimization
  • Alert threshold calibration

    • Training Resources

  • Video tutorials and user guides
  • Best practice documentation
  • Case study library

    • Ongoing Support

  • Email: support@dairydatawarehouse.com
  • Phone: +31 592 798 995
  • Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CET
  • Monthly product updates and enhancements

    • Pricing

    Predicta GUARDIAN pricing is customized based on:

  • Herd size (number of cows)
  • Historical data availability
  • Integration complexity
  • Support level required

    • Contact DDW for a personalized quote:

  • Email: inquiries@dairydatawarehouse.com
  • Phone: +31 592 798 995
  • Website: [dairydatawarehouse.com](https://www.dairydatawarehouse.com)

    • Competitive Advantages

    Pros

  • No additional hardware - uses existing data sources
  • Weeks of advance warning - not hours or days
  • Individual cow predictions - not herd-level analytics
  • Proven ROI - 7% milk production recovery documented
  • Seamless integration - works with existing software
  • Continuous learning - AI improves with your herd data

    • Considerations

  • Requires consistent milk recording data
  • Internet connectivity needed for real-time alerts
  • Best results with complete health history
  • Custom pricing may require consultation

    • Related Products

  • Herdnet Platform: Data collection foundation for GUARDIAN
  • Optiherd V2: Multi-farm dashboard for consultants using GUARDIAN across clients
  • DDW Data Services: API access for integrating GUARDIAN insights into other platforms

    • Contact Information

  • Website: [dairydatawarehouse.com](https://www.dairydatawarehouse.com)
  • Email: inquiries@dairydatawarehouse.com
  • Support: support@dairydatawarehouse.com
  • Phone: +31 592 798 995
  • LinkedIn: [Dairy Data Warehouse](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dairy-data-warehouse)

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    Predicta GUARDIAN: Predict. Prevent. Protect. AI-powered transition cow health from Dairy Data Warehouse.

    Key Features

    • Predictive Disease Detection: AI predicts 6 transition diseases weeks before clinical signs appear
    • Individual Cow Risk Scoring: Animal-specific predictions using lactation curves, parity, and history
    • Mobile Notifications: Real-time alerts to farmer and vet smartphones with risk levels
    • Treatment Guidance: Evidence-based intervention recommendations and protocol integration
    • No Hardware Required: Uses existing milk recording and herd management data via Herdnet
    • Continuous Learning: AI improves predictions with each new cow record added

    Advanced Features

    • Predictive Analytics: Forecast outcomes
    • Machine Learning: Pattern detection
    • Custom Analysis: User-defined queries
    • API Access: Connect other tools

    Ideal For

    Farm Types: Progressive dairies with electronic records, Farms using DHI or parlor milk recording, Operations seeking proactive health management

    Competitive Advantages

    What sets Predicta GUARDIAN apart from alternatives:

    • Unified view of all farm data
    • Advanced analytics capabilities
    • Benchmarking insights
    • Time savings on analysis
    • Platform for innovation

    Pricing Information

    Here is the pricing information for Predicta GUARDIAN:

    Monthly or annual subscription based on herd size or features

    Pricing Model: subscription

    Pricing varies by platform and farm size.

    Pros & Considerations

    Advantages:
    • No additional hardware or sensors required
    • 2-3 weeks advance warning before clinical symptoms
    • Individual cow predictions (not herd averages)
    • Proven 7% milk production recovery
    • Seamless integration with existing herd software
    • Mobile alerts for fast response
    • Covers 6 common transition diseases in one platform
    • Continuous AI learning improves with your herd data
    Considerations:
    • Requires consistent milk recording data
    • Internet connectivity needed for real-time alerts
    • Best results with complete health history

    Implementation & Setup

    How to implement Predicta GUARDIAN on your dairy operation:

    Implementation Timeline: Integration: weeks; full deployment: months

    Training & Support

    Training and support options available for Predicta GUARDIAN:

    Support Channels:

      Evaluation Questions

      Key questions to consider when evaluating Predicta GUARDIAN:

      1. What data systems do you currently use?
      2. What questions can't you answer today?
      3. Who will use the analytics platform?
      4. What integrations are most important?
      5. What is your data quality like?

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