Valley Dairy Comp 305
By Valley Agricultural Software
Last reviewed: December 2025
Dairy Comp 305 is the industry-standard herd management software used by a majority of large US dairies for comprehensive cow management.
Overview
Dairy Comp 305 has been the dominant herd management software in North America for decades. Its command-based interface provides extraordinary flexibility for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
The system's power lies in its query language - users can create custom reports and analyses for virtually any question about their herd. This flexibility, combined with decades of development, makes DC305 capable of handling complex management needs.
A large ecosystem of consultants, trainers, and integration partners supports DC305 users. Nearly every dairy technology product integrates with DC305, making it the hub of many farms' data infrastructure.
Snapshot
Description: Dairy Comp 305 is the industry-standard herd management software used by a majority of large US dairies for comprehensive cow management.
Who It's For: Dairy operations seeking the most powerful, flexible herd management platform with extensive support ecosystem.
What It Does Best: Provides unmatched depth of data analysis and management capability through command-based interface.
Why It Matters: Industry standard means extensive support, training, and integration options.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: Commercial dairies
Herd Size: 100+ cows, optimal for larger herds
Roles: Managers, Consultants, Data-focused staff
Main Features
Command Interface
Powerful query and analysis language
Complete Records
Comprehensive cow-level data management
Exception Lists
Customizable action list generation
Flexible Reporting
Custom report creation
Industry Standard
Universal integration support
Advanced Features
Batch Processing
Automated report generation and data handling
Multi-Farm
Manage multiple locations
Custom Development
Extensive customization possibilities
Competitive Advantages
Implementation
Timeline: Setup typically 2-4 weeks with dealer support
Tips
Pricing
Model: License purchase plus support fees
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Command Interface: Powerful query and analysis language
- Complete Records: Comprehensive cow-level data management
- Exception Lists: Customizable action list generation
- Flexible Reporting: Custom report creation
- Industry Standard: Universal integration support
Advanced Features
- Batch Processing: Automated report generation and data handling
- Multi-Farm: Manage multiple locations
- Custom Development: Extensive customization possibilities
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairies
Competitive Advantages
What sets Dairy Comp 305 apart from alternatives:
- Industry standard
- Unmatched flexibility
- Large support ecosystem
- Decades of development
- Universal integration
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Dairy Comp 305:
Industry-standard herd management software for dairy record keeping and analysis.
Pricing Model: Software purchase plus annual support
Valley Ag Software. 30+ years industry standard. Contact VAS for quote: 1-800-VAL-AGRI
Pros & Considerations
- Industry standard for US dairy management
- Comprehensive cow and herd records
- Powerful reporting and analysis
- Strong user community and support
- Proven across thousands of dairies
- Significant learning curve
- Desktop-based architecture
- Requires trained operator
- Initial setup is complex
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Dairy Comp 305 on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Setup typically 2-4 weeks with dealer support
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Dairy Comp 305:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Dairy Comp 305:
- Is our staff ready for command-based interface?
- What training support is available?
- Integration requirements?