Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring
By Allflex Livestock Intelligence (MSD)
Last reviewed: February 2026
Ear tag or collar-based monitoring system tracking activity, rumination, and eating for heat detection, health alerts, and nutrition insights.
Ear tag and neck collar-based cow monitoring system from Allflex (MSD Animal Health) providing heat detection, health alerts, and nutrition monitoring through rumination analysis.
Key Features
- Heat Detection: 90%+ accuracy estrus detection using activity and rumination pattern changes
- Health Monitoring: Early disease detection 1-2 days before clinical signs through behavior changes
- Rumination Monitoring: Continuous rumination time tracking for health, nutrition, and comfort assessment
- Nutrition Insights: Group-level eating and rumination data for ration change impact assessment
- Cloud Platform: SenseHub cloud dashboard accessible from any device
Advanced Features
- SenseHub Advanced: Adds nutrition monitoring and group-level analytics beyond basic heat/health
- Distress Index: Combined metric identifying cows requiring immediate attention
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairies, High-producing herds, Operations wanting data-driven management
Competitive Advantages
What sets Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring apart from alternatives:
- Pioneer in rumination monitoring technology (SCR Dairy heritage)
- Part of MSD Animal Health/Allflex ecosystem for identification and monitoring
- 90%+ heat detection accuracy with activity + rumination data
- Nutrition monitoring capability unique among monitoring platforms
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring:
SenseHub pricing includes per-sensor hardware and base station infrastructure. Advanced analytics available with subscription tiers. Contact Allflex for herd-specific pricing.
Pricing Model: Hardware purchase + optional subscription for advanced features
Pros & Considerations
- Rumination monitoring provides unique health insights
- Part of MSD/Allflex ecosystem
- Multiple sensor form factors (ear tag, collar)
- Strong cloud analytics platform
- Premium pricing for full SenseHub Advanced platform
- Sensor battery life varies (ear tags typically 4-5 years)
- Base station infrastructure required
- Data volume can be overwhelming without proper training
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: 2-4 weeks for system installation and sensor deployment
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Allflex SenseHub Dairy Monitoring:
- What is your current heat detection rate and method?
- Do you want health monitoring beyond just heat detection?
- Is nutrition/rumination monitoring valuable for your management style?
- Are you already using Allflex identification products?