IT Development

blade farming - A modern approach to traditional farming

Details of this innovative livestock recording system are available from the Blade office.

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To manage the rearing and finishing operations effectively Blade has partnered with Shearwell Data to provide us with software to operate the production cycle called "Blade Farmworks".

The software is simple to use and prompts the user to add the following information:

Ear tag
Animal value in to the unit
Ration formulation
Cost of the ration
Health cost
Regular weighing information
Animal value out of the unit

The data from the system will tell the finisher the following:

Daily live weight gain
Cost per Kg gained
Feed conversion efficiency
Close out report per batch

This information is vital in understanding the profitability of the beef unit and is part of the franchise package offered by Blade. The IT system is being continually improved to help our farmers manage their system and ultimately to help our farmers reduce the costs involved in cattle production.

Blade has recently launched a system with Shearwell using wireless technology that will read the ear tag as the animal passes through the cattle crush or by using a robust handheld computer and "waiving" this near the animal to read the tag. This will link to the details stored on the computer about the animal and update information. Electronic ear tags can be arranged through Blade who will then ensure that the tags are prepared and applied to the calves in the Blade rearing units.

If you would like more information on how 'Blade Farmworks' could benefit your business please call 0845 601 3281 or Contact Us using our enquiry form.

Blade Farming - Muchelney Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset TA10 9HG

Tel: 0845 601 3281 | Fax: 01458 254 556