Paul Polska Dairy completely changes their way of working

Krzysztof Wawrzyniak is the farm manager at Paul Polska Dairy in Jaroslawiec, Poland. This dairy farm is home to 2,800 animals, of which 1,200 are dairy cows, and is run by 28 employees in the animal division. Managing such a large-scale operation requires efficiency, and that’s where the Nedap SmartSort sorting gate has completely transformed the way they work.

Seamless animal separation with 100% accuracy

“Before we implemented the SmartSort system”, Krzysztof recalls, “separating animals was a tedious and time-consuming task. Due to poor accuracy, we still had to manually locate incorrectly selected cows, which not only slowed down our operations but also created additional labor costs and stress for our workers.”

Since installing Nedap SmartSort in combination with the CowControl-system, this challenge is a thing of the past. “The system provides us with 100% efficiency in animal separation. Now, our veterinarians and technicians can find the animals they need without delay, improving workflow, saving time, and enhancing working conditions for our team.”

Higher efficiency in insemination and reproductive management

One of the most significant advantages of SmartSort is its role in our reproductive programs. The sorting gate flawlessly sorts the cows that are ready for insemination, based on the heat attention list from Nedap CowControl. Krzysztof states: “This level of precision is crucial for us—it ensures that our hormone programs and breeding schedules are executed flawlessly, improving conception rates and overall herd fertility.”

CowControl and SmartSort: the perfect combination

The SmartSort sorting gate functions based on the data from the monitoring system Nedap CowControl. This combination has been invaluable in monitoring animal activity, rumination, rest, and overall health. The benefits on Paul Polska dairy have been outstanding:

• Better health monitoring: “We can quickly identify and address health issues before they escalate.”
• Reduced hormone use: “The data-driven reproductive management has allowed us to cut down on hormone consumption while maintaining fertility rates.”
• Higher milk production: “With improved herd management, our milk yield has increased noticeably.”
• Lower labor costs: “The automation of sorting and monitoring has reduced our reliance on manual labor, making our operation more efficient.”

“We’ve tried other systems”

“I can confidently say that I can’t imagine working without CowControl and SmartSort”, says Krzysztof convincingly. “We’ve tried other systems before, but none have given us such reliable and accurate information. Having an efficient separation system is critical for our entire operation. Since implementing SmartSort, our workflow has improved significantly, and the system works flawlessly.”

Why every dairy farm needs Nedap SmartSort

“For any dairy farm looking to enhance efficiency, improve herd health, and optimize reproductive programs, I highly recommend the Nedap SmartSort sorting gate. Its 100% accuracy in sorting and insemination management has made a remarkable difference in our daily operations, and I believe it is an essential tool for modern dairy farming”, Krzysztof concludes.

Learn more about the Nedap SmartSort