{"id":6151,"date":"2026-09-16T13:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/?p=6151"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:08:51","slug":"livestock-management-software-complete-guide-for-modern-livestock-farms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/livestock-management-software-complete-guide-for-modern-livestock-farms\/","title":{"rendered":"Livestock Management Software: Complete Guide for Modern Livestock Farms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.navfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Livestock-Management-Software-Complete-Guide-for-Modern-Livestock-Farms-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Livestock Is Not Just About Counting Animals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A livestock farm may start with a few animals, a farm register and some Excel sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the operation grows, management becomes much more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals move between different stages and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding events need to be recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed is consumed every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccinations and treatments need to be completed on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Births, mortality and culling affect the animal population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight and growth need to be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines and feed need to be available when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm expenses continue to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals are eventually transferred, sold or processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, management needs answers to some basic questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many animals do we actually have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stage are they in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which animals are performing well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much feed are they consuming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the mortality rate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the cost of raising an animal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which farm or group is profitable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions become difficult to answer when information is maintained in different farm registers, Excel sheets and individual systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Livestock Management Software provides a structured way to manage animals, farm activities, feed, health, breeding, inventory, cost and performance from one connected system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Livestock Management Software?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Livestock Management Software is a farm management system designed to record and manage the operational activities involved in raising livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on the type of livestock business, it can help manage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groups and batches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding<br>Pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective is not simply to replace the animal register with a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful system should help management understand what is happening on the farm and how those activities affect production and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Livestock Farms Move Away from Excel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Excel is useful and will continue to be useful for analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem starts when Excel becomes the main livestock management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One person maintains animal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another maintains feed consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The store team has an inventory sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The veterinarian has health records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance has expense information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management receives another report at the end of the week or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers may not always match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the farm register may show 5,000 animals while the latest management report shows 4,920.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The difference may come from:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Births not recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality posted late<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfers not updated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animals sold but still appearing in the farm register<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect opening population<br>Duplicate entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed data entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the information is connected, each movement can update the relevant animal or group record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Animal and Batch Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every livestock business manages animals in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some animals need to be managed individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others are managed in groups or batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, breeding animals may require individual identification and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing animals may be managed by batch depending on the farm process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Livestock Management System should support the level of tracking required by the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Registration Creates the Basic Farm Record<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Every animal or group should have a clear identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An individual animal record may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFID or tag number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates the base record for future activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RFID and QR Based Animal Identification<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Large farms need a practical way to identify animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RFID, QR codes or other tagging methods can help connect the physical animal with its digital record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A farm user can identify the animal and access relevant information such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduces dependence on manually searching long animal registers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Lifecycle Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Livestock management is a lifecycle process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An animal moves through different stages depending on the livestock type and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system should maintain the animal&#8217;s current stage and previous history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a pig farming operation, for example, the production cycle may include stages such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gilt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service or AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farrowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finisher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale or transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding animals may continue through multiple reproductive cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The software should follow the actual livestock process rather than forcing every farm into one generic workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breeding Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding is one of the most important areas of livestock management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing a breeding activity or expected event can affect future production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can maintain information such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service or AI date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected birth date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actual birth date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number born<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stillbirths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litter information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a complete reproductive history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breeding Calendar and Due Dates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm teams should not have to calculate every expected date manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the breeding event, the system can help provide visibility into upcoming activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pregnancy checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected farrowing or calving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebreeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives farm managers a forward view rather than relying only on historical records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parity and Reproductive Performance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>For breeding livestock, reproductive cycles need to be monitored over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In pig farming, parity can be an important part of sow performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management may want to review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of completed parities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piglets born<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stillbirths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piglets weaned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litter performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Time between reproductive events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps identify animals that are performing well and animals that may need management attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birth Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Every birth changes the livestock population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system should capture the birth event and update the relevant records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on the farm, information may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number born<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stillbirths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offspring IDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new animals then become part of the farm population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weaning Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaning is another important livestock event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The farm may need to record:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weaning date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source animal or group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality before weaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates continuity between birth and the next growing stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing and Finishing Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>After weaning, animals move through their production stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management needs to understand:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected sale date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance against target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps the farm identify batches that are progressing normally and those that require attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight and Growth Tracking<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal count alone does not tell management whether production is going well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight is an important performance indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can maintain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Previous weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth trend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be managed individually or by group depending on the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planned Growth Versus Actual Growth<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can compare actual animal growth with the farm&#8217;s expected performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a group is below target, the farm can investigate possible reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The software does not replace the farm manager or veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives them better information to investigate the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feed Is One of the Biggest Livestock Costs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed represents a major part of the cost of raising livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet many farms know how much feed they purchased without having a clear picture of where that feed was consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Livestock Feed Management should connect feed issues with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows management to see where feed is going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feed Consumption by Animal Group<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose 10 MT of feed is issued from the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing that 10 MT left the warehouse is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management needs to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which farm received it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which group consumed it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What stage were the animals in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many animals were present?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was the growth during the same period?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This turns a store transaction into useful farm management information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feed Cost and Animal Performance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Two groups may consume similar quantities of feed but achieve different production results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management can compare feed information with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps identify performance differences between farms or animal groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feed Inventory Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed needs to be available when the animals need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can maintain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed item<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reorder requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm managers can see feed availability while the procurement team can see future requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicine and Vaccine Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Health activities need proper records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Livestock Management Software can maintain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal or group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterinarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next due date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdrawal period where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This provides a more complete animal health history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccination Planning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccination should not depend entirely on someone&#8217;s memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The farm can maintain its vaccination schedule and upcoming requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can help identify:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animals due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groups due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccine required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This supports better farm health management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment History<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When an animal has repeated health problems, previous treatment information can be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A digital animal record can maintain treatment history so authorised farm and veterinary teams can review what happened previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mortality Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortality affects both production and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every mortality event should update the farm population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal or group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can then review mortality trends rather than only a final monthly number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mortality Analysis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A total mortality percentage may hide the actual problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management should be able to analyse mortality by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can help identify whether a problem is isolated or appearing across several groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culling Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every animal leaves the farm through a normal sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Animals may be culled because of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other management decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The system should maintain the reason and update the animal population accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Movement Between Locations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Animals may move between:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The system should maintain the movement history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can then identify both the current location and previous movements of an animal or group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm to Farm Transfers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses operating multiple farms, transfers need proper control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The process can maintain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Source farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal or batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receipt confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps keep livestock population accurate at both locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Population Reconciliation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Management should be able to reconcile the animal population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A simple population movement may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus transfers in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minus mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minus culls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minus transfers out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minus sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equals closing animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This provides a basic control over farm numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly Livestock Stocktake<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical stocktaking is useful even when daily records are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The farm can compare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>System population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps identify recording gaps and strengthens farm controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Inventory Goes Beyond Animals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Livestock farms also manage operational inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disinfectants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other farm supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A connected system provides visibility into both animal operations and the materials used to support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Store Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Each farm may have its own store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can maintain stock by location so management knows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What has been received<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What has been issued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What has been consumed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is nearing expiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What needs replenishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procurement Based on Farm Requirements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing should not begin only when the farm runs out of material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected animal population and production plans can provide visibility into future requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procurement can plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other consumables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives purchasing more time to work with suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Expenses Need to Be Connected with Production<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed is not the only livestock cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Farm expenses can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Labour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterinary services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other overheads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If these expenses are maintained separately from farm operations, management may know total expenditure but not the actual cost of raising animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost Per Animal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful livestock management system should help the business understand cost at the level required by management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on the business, this may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cost per animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per farm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The calculation can include relevant direct and allocated costs according to the company&#8217;s costing policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batch Costing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>For animals managed in groups, batch costing can provide a practical view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The batch can accumulate costs such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening animal value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other applicable costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can then compare cost between batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mortality Affects Cost Per Saleable Animal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortality is not only a biological KPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a financial impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs have already been incurred on animals that die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saleable population reduces, the cost carried by the remaining output may increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting mortality with costing gives management a clearer picture of its financial impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Wise Profitability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A business operating several farms should know whether performance is consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management can compare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profitability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm wise comparison can highlight locations that need attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batch Wise Profitability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The same analysis can be performed by production batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management can review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This connects operational performance with financial results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Sales Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, livestock may be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The sales process may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal or group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selling price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sales transaction should update the relevant livestock records so that sold animals no longer appear as active farm population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Based Livestock Sales<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many livestock transactions depend on animal weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system can maintain the relevant sale weight and commercial information according to the company&#8217;s process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps connect operational animal data with the sales transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Traceability from Birth to Sale<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Traceability is increasingly important for organised livestock businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system can maintain a history covering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a digital history of the animal or group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi Farm Livestock Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A central system becomes particularly valuable when a business operates several farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head office can review information across locations while each farm records its own daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management can compare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduces dependence on collecting separate spreadsheets from each farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Livestock Farm Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm activities happen in sheds, pens and fields, not at the head office desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile based data entry can help farm teams capture information closer to where the activity happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on the process, users can record:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm observations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduces the delay between an activity happening and management receiving the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offline Data Collection Can Matter in Remote Farms<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Some livestock farms operate in areas with inconsistent internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the implementation supports offline working, farm users can capture operational information and synchronise it when connectivity becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact approach depends on the deployment and farm environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management Dashboard<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A livestock dashboard should not simply display attractive charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should help management identify where attention is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A useful dashboard may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current animal population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profitability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exception Based Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior management does not need to inspect every animal transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system should help identify exceptions such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mortality above target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption above plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight below target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination overdue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low feed stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected population variance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding event overdue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm cost above plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the areas where management action may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Reports That Management Actually Needs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on the livestock business, useful reports may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal Register<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Movement Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parity Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culling Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed Consumption Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight and Growth Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm Inventory Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Population Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch Cost Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm Cost Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profitability Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact reports should follow the company&#8217;s operation rather than a generic software template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NAVFarm Supports Livestock Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>NAVFarm is designed to manage farm operations and can support livestock businesses across animal management, farm activities and business transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the livestock operation and implementation scope, NAVFarm can support areas such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual and batch management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFID or QR identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farrowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procurement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traceability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offline Mobile data entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAVFarm can connect farm operations with inventory, purchasing, sales, accounting and financial reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAVFarm can also be designed to exchange relevant operational information with an existing ERP where integration forms part of the implementation scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Practical Pig Farm Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a pig farming business operating several farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gilt enters the breeding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service or AI activity is recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After pregnancy confirmation, the animal moves into gestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expected farrowing date becomes visible to the farm team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At farrowing, the litter information is recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live births and mortality update the animal population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piglets move to the weaner stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later they move through grower and finisher stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed consumption is recorded against the relevant groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight is captured periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortality updates the active population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm expenses continue to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When animals are ready for sale, the business can review their population, weight, cost and sales information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can see the complete cycle rather than collecting separate reports from breeding, farm stores and finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Practical Cattle Farm Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a cattle operation managing animals individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each animal has a unique identification number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The animal record contains breed, age, location and parent information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding events are recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy is monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calving information updates the animal history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccination and treatment records are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight is captured periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed and relevant farm costs are recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the animal moves to another farm, the movement is recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the animal is sold, the sale closes the active farm lifecycle while preserving the history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management can trace the animal from entry or birth through its complete time on the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Look for in Livestock Management Software<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Before selecting Livestock Management Software, businesses should check whether it supports their actual livestock process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important capabilities may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual animal management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Batch management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal identification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RFID or QR support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Culling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple farms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farm inventory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traceability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ERP integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system should adapt to the livestock lifecycle rather than treating animals like normal inventory items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Livestock Management Software?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Livestock Management Software is used to manage animal records, breeding, health, feed, weight, movement, farm inventory, cost and other livestock farm activities in a structured system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can livestock software track individual animals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Individual animals can be maintained with unique identification and relevant lifecycle information where individual tracking is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can livestock software also manage animals by batch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Group or batch management can be used for livestock operations where managing every animal individually is not practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can RFID be used for livestock tracking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. RFID or other identification methods can be connected with animal records depending on the farm&#8217;s tagging and technology setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can livestock management software manage breeding?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Breeding events, pregnancy, expected birth dates, actual births and reproductive history can be maintained according to the livestock process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can the system track feed consumption?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Feed issues and consumption can be recorded against farms, groups, batches or other relevant dimensions according to the farm process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can livestock software calculate cost per animal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Relevant farm costs can be used to calculate cost at animal, group, batch or farm level depending on the costing method implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can livestock software manage multiple farms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. A central livestock management system can maintain operations across multiple farms and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can NAVFarm integrate with an ERP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. NAVFarm can work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and can also exchange relevant information with an existing ERP where integration is included in the solution design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better Livestock Management Starts with Better Farm Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A modern livestock business cannot be managed effectively by knowing only how many animals are on the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management needs to understand the complete picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are the animals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stage are they in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How are they growing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much feed are they consuming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which animals are due for breeding or birth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the mortality trend?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What medicines and vaccines have been used?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does each animal or batch cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which farms are performing better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When animal records, feed, health, inventory and costs are maintained separately, answering these questions takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAVFarm brings livestock operations into a structured digital process and can connect farm information with the wider business and ERP environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For livestock businesses still managing animal records, breeding, feed, mortality and farm performance through separate registers and Excel sheets, a Livestock Management Software can provide much better control over daily operations and management reporting. To see how NAVFarm can work for your livestock business, request a demonstration using your actual animal lifecycle, farms, breeding process, feed management and reporting requirements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing Livestock Is Not Just About Counting Animals A livestock farm may start with a few animals, a farm register and some Excel sheets. 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