DDW Herdnet Platform

Overview

Herdnet is Dairy Data Warehouse's plug-and-play data collection platform that automatically transfers farm data from herd management software to DDW's secure cloud. As the foundation of DDW's analytics ecosystem, Herdnet connects disparate farm systems, standardizes data formats, and enables farmer-authorized sharing with advisors and industry partners.

Snapshot

Product: Herdnet Platform

Company: Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW)

Category: Data Integration & Middleware

Target Users: Dairy farmers, herd management software vendors, milk cooperatives, industry partners

Availability: 50+ countries, compatible with most global herd management systems

The Problem Herdnet Solves

Dairy farm data is fragmented across multiple systems creating major inefficiencies:

Software silos: Different vendors use incompatible data formats making data sharing nearly impossible

Manual export burden: Farmers waste hours exporting data for consultants, cooperatives, and regulators

Error-prone transfers: Manual data entry introduces mistakes and delays

Consultant inefficiency: Advisors can't efficiently access client data without farm visits

Lost data value: Industry partners lack standardized data for analytics and product development

Privacy concerns: Farmers lose control over who accesses their data and for what purposes

Herdnet eliminates these barriers by creating a unified, farmer-controlled data pipeline that works automatically in the background.

How Herdnet Works

Step 1: Software Detection

DDW identifies your herd management system and determines the optimal connection method. Compatible systems include DC305, PCDart, DairyPlan, Lely T4C, Uniform-Agri, BouMatic, GEA, and dozens more.

Step 2: Connector Installation

A lightweight connector is installed on your farm computer or server. Installation typically takes 15-30 minutes with DDW support assistance. No changes to your existing software are required.

Step 3: Automated Data Transfer

The connector runs in the background, automatically syncing data to DDW's secure cloud:

Daily sync runs overnight when systems are idle

Incremental updates only transfer new or changed records

Error handling automatically retries failed transfers

Quality checks validate data before storage

Step 4: Data Standardization

DDW's ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipeline processes incoming data:

Format normalization converts vendor-specific formats to DDW standard

Quality validation flags anomalies and missing data

Historical alignment maintains consistent time series

Cross-reference matching links records across data types

Step 5: Access Control

Farmers maintain complete control over their data:

Granular permissions choose exactly what data to share with each party

Time-limited access set expiration dates for temporary sharing

Revocable access remove permissions instantly

Audit trail see who accessed what data and when

Key Features

Universal Herd Software Compatibility

Herdnet connects to virtually every major herd management system globally:

North America: DC305 / Dairy Comp, PCDart / PCDHI, DHI-Plus, DairyComp 305

Europe: Uniform-Agri, Herde, Fokus, Keenan InTouch

Milking Systems: Lely T4C, DeLaval VMS, GEA DairyPlan, BouMatic, Afimilk

Activity Systems: SCR, Nedap, CowManager (where applicable)

Custom Systems: File-based transfer for proprietary solutions

Real-Time Data Quality Monitoring

DDW continuously monitors incoming data streams for issues:

Gap detection identifies missing days or incomplete records

Anomaly flagging spots unusual values requiring investigation

Validation scoring rates data quality for each stream

Alert notifications inform farmers of data issues needing attention

Secure Multi-Region Cloud Storage

Enterprise-grade infrastructure protects your farm data:

Encrypted transmission using TLS 1.3 protocols

Encrypted storage with AES-256 encryption

Multi-region redundancy for disaster recovery

99.9% uptime SLA for reliable access

GDPR compliant meeting European data protection standards

Flexible Sharing Controls

Share your data with confidence:

Advisor access enable veterinarians, nutritionists, and consultants

Cooperative submission automate milk quality and DHI reporting

Genetics partners share reproduction data for breeding programs

Research participation contribute anonymized data to industry studies

Revoke anytime instantly remove access when relationships change

Historical Data Import

Don't lose your farm's history:

Bulk import load years of historical records

Format conversion DDW handles legacy file formats

Quality validation clean historical data during import

Seamless continuity merge historical with ongoing data

Proven Results

Time Savings

Eliminate manual exports saving 2-4 hours per month

Instant consultant access no more emailing data files

Automated reporting cooperative submissions handled automatically

Data Quality Improvement

50% reduction in data entry errors through automation

Real-time validation catches issues before they compound

Complete records no more missing data gaps

Enhanced Analytics

Enable Predicta GUARDIAN AI health predictions

Power Optiherd V2 multi-farm dashboards

Unlock benchmarking through standardized data comparison

Ideal Users

Dairy Farmers

Progressive operations with electronic herd management software

DHI participants wanting streamlined data submission

Cooperative members needing automated milk quality reporting

Multi-site operations consolidating data across locations

Advisory clients working with nutritionists, vets, or breeding advisors

Herd Management Software Vendors

Cloud connectivity offer customers data backup and sharing

DDW integration enable analytics features for your users

Partner ecosystem connect to DDW's industry network

Milk Cooperatives & Processors

Member data collection standardize submissions across farms

Quality programs track compliance and improvement

Sustainability reporting aggregate environmental metrics

Traceability maintain chain of custody records

Consultants & Advisors

Veterinarians monitoring client herd health remotely

Nutritionists tracking feeding program outcomes

Breeding advisors analyzing reproduction performance

Extension agents benchmarking regional herds

Technical Specifications

Data Types Collected

Production: Milk weights, components (fat, protein, lactose), SCC, conductivity

Reproduction: Heat detection, breeding events, pregnancy diagnosis, calving records

Health: Treatment records, diagnoses, vaccination history, veterinary visits

Movement: Pen changes, dry-off events, culling records, fresh cow entries

Feeding: TMR batch data, feeding events, intake records (where available)

Identification: Ear tag numbers, registration IDs, dam/sire records

Connection Methods

Direct integration (preferred): Background service connecting to software database

File-based transfer: Automatic pickup of CSV, XML, or proprietary export files

API connection: For cloud-based herd management systems

Manual upload: Web interface for historical data or one-time imports

Sync Frequency Options

Standard: Daily sync (overnight, 1x per 24 hours)

Premium: Hourly sync (for real-time applications)

On-demand: Manual sync trigger available anytime

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 7+ or Windows Server 2012+

Internet: Reliable broadband connection (1 Mbps minimum)

Storage: 100 MB for connector software

Access: Read access to herd management database

Getting Started

Step 1: Register Your Farm

Create a DDW account at dairydatawarehouse.com and register your dairy operation with basic farm information.

Step 2: Software Assessment

DDW support team contacts you to identify your herd management system and determine the optimal connection method.

Step 3: Connector Installation

Schedule a 30-minute remote session where DDW technicians install and configure the Herdnet connector on your system.

Step 4: Data Validation

DDW validates initial data transfer, checks quality, and confirms all expected records are flowing correctly.

Step 5: Permission Setup

Configure sharing permissions for consultants, cooperatives, or other authorized parties who need access to your data.

Step 6: Ongoing Monitoring

Herdnet runs automatically with DDW monitoring data quality and alerting you to any issues requiring attention.

Training & Support

Implementation Support

Dedicated support specialist guides you through setup

Remote installation assistance no on-farm visit required

Data quality review validates your connection is working properly

Permission configuration helps set up advisor access

Documentation

Setup guides specific to your herd management software

FAQ and troubleshooting for common issues

Video tutorials walking through key features

Best practices for data quality optimization

Ongoing Support

Email: support@dairydatawarehouse.com

Phone: +31 592 798 995

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CET

Response time: Within 24 hours for standard issues

Pricing

Herdnet is typically bundled with DDW analytics products:

Included with Predicta GUARDIAN subscription

Included with Optiherd V2 consultant subscription

Standalone pricing available for data sharing only use cases

Cooperative programs volume pricing for member groups

Contact DDW for specific pricing:

Email: inquiries@dairydatawarehouse.com

Phone: +31 592 798 995

Competitive Advantages

Pros

Universal compatibility with virtually all herd management software

Farmer-controlled you decide who accesses your data

Automated operation runs in background with no daily intervention

GDPR-compliant meets strictest data protection standards

Foundation for analytics enables Predicta GUARDIAN and Optiherd V2

Quality monitoring catches data issues before they compound

Historical import don't lose your farm's data history

Multi-region cloud enterprise-grade security and reliability

Considerations

Requires compatible herd management software

Internet connectivity needed for data sync

Some software may require additional vendor licensing for data access

Related Products

Predicta GUARDIAN: AI-powered transition cow disease predictions using Herdnet data

Optiherd V2: Multi-farm consultant dashboard powered by Herdnet connections

DDW Data Services: Enterprise APIs providing programmatic access to Herdnet data

Contact Information

Website: [dairydatawarehouse.com](https://www.dairydatawarehouse.com)

Email: inquiries@dairydatawarehouse.com

Support: support@dairydatawarehouse.com

Phone: +31 592 798 995

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CET

LinkedIn: [Dairy Data Warehouse](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dairy-data-warehouse)

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Herdnet: Connect your farm. Control your data. Unlock analytics.