Thursday, 04 June 2026 08:55

GEA and SenseHub Dairy Join Forces to Boost Dairy Shed Performance

Written by  Staff Reporters
Allflex/SenseHub dairy business unit lead, Austin Heffernan. Allflex/SenseHub dairy business unit lead, Austin Heffernan.

Two milking technology providers are joining forces to enhance performance in the dairy shed.

GEA Farm Technologies and SenseHub Dairy, powered by MSD Animal Health, are working together to deliver smarter, more connected solutions for New Zealand dairy farmers.

This collaboration brings together GEA’s expertise in milking systems and automation with SenseHub Dairy’s advanced animal monitoring and milk sensor technology.

Combining Milking Expertise and Animal Monitoring Technology

By aligning their capabilities, the two companies are providing farmers with comprehensive on-farm solutions to support better decision-making, improved animal health, and increased on-farm efficiency.

A key focus is ensuring that monitoring tools, milk sensors, and somatic cell count technology integrate seamlessly into existing or new milking systems.

This enables farmers to access reliable daily data, allowing for earlier detection of issues and more proactive herd management.

Supporting Better Herd Health and Farm Performance

The collaboration is supported by each company’s trusted dealer network, who provide on-the-ground service and support for both GEA and SenseHub Dairy technologies, ensuring farmers receive consistent, high-quality service alongside innovative solutions.

“By combining proven technologies and practical expertise, GEA and SenseHub Dairy are helping farmers build healthier herds and drive long-term productivity,” says Allflex/SenseHub dairy business unit lead, Austin Heffernan.

Dealer Networks Provide Local Support

To learn more, visit GEA (PD14) and Allflex/SenseHub Dairy (E85) at Mystery Creek Fieldays from June 10-13 for special offers.

Joint Waikato service partner, Landmore Agri, will also be showcasing the collaboration at site G51.

GEA Farm Technologies is part of the GEA Group, one of the world’s largest system suppliers for the food and beverage industry.

In New Zealand, their national dealer network provides farmers with a full portfolio of solutions and services that improve milking efficiencies, milk quality, cow health and performance.

Their range offers industry leading solutions including robotic and conventional milking systems, dairy automation, effluent solutions and FIL hygiene and animal health.

SenseHub Dairy Expands Connected Farm Management

SenseHub Dairy is an evolving ecosystem that brings together animal behaviour monitoring, milk monitoring, and drafting gates on one easy-to-use, cloud-based platform.

By capturing valuable insights every day, SenseHub Dairy helps farmers monitor and identify animals around the clock, supporting informed decisions that protect herd health and performance long term.

SenseHub Dairy offers the following solutions for the farm:

  • On-farm individual cow health and heat monitoring
  • Drafting gates
  • Youngstock monitoring tags
  • Adult cattle monitoring tags
  • MilkPlus sensors
  • SCC sensors

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