Scored the way South Africa scores
Extensive veld systems make regular weighing impractical. Herd Scan estimates liveweight and condition from a photo, captures offline where signal is poor, and syncs when the phone is back in coverage.
Herd Scan runs on the phone already in your pocket — iPhone, Android or any browser. No weigh crush, no load bars, no tags and no extra hardware. Assessments capture offline and sync when the phone is next in coverage. Weights are shown in kilograms (kg).
What South African farmers use it for
- Condition monitoring through the dry season
- Weaner and finishing weight estimates on extensive camps
- Deciding which cows need supplementary feed
- Reporting for co-ops, buyers or finance
Condition scoring standards vary by country — see published guidance from Agricultural Research Council. Herd Scan produces estimates to support your decisions; it is not a certified weight or a veterinary assessment.
How it works
- Photograph each animal — up to 20 animal photos per assessment.
- Herd Scan reads frame, fill, muscling and condition from the images.
- You get estimated liveweight, body condition score, breed and advice — saved to history and exportable as a PDF.
More detail on the method is on the dairy body condition scoring guide and the beef liveweight estimation page. Pricing is the same everywhere — see pricing.
Common questions
- Which body condition scale does it use in South Africa?
- It reports on the 1–5 body condition scale used in South African beef and dairy herds, so scores match the language your vet and nutritionist already use.
- What units are weights shown in?
- Estimated liveweight is shown in kilograms (kg).
- Do I need scales, a crush or EID tags?
- No. A phone camera is enough. Herd Scan estimates liveweight and condition from photos, and captures offline when there is no coverage.
- Is it available on iPhone and Android?
- Yes — on the App Store, Google Play, and in any browser.