News & Events

Take the Guess Work Out of Breeder Feeding Accuracy

Published: December 11, 2019
Complete control and understanding of your livestock’s food and water intake is something all breeders strive for but can be very difficult to achieve. “Feeding the proper feeds at the proper times, and managing feed and water delivery will go a long way to ensure a healthy, productive laying flock” (Oregon State). Proper feeding doesn’t…Read More

Get the Data You Need to Improve Feed Conversion

Published: December 5, 2019
The ability to track your livestock’s daily consumption through feed conversion is invaluable in the agricultural industry for many reasons. “The golden standard on feed conversion is to measure feed intake from placement at one day old to harvest at market weight” (The Poultry Site). Our BinTrac system gives you the ability to track feed…Read More

Increase Bio-Security with BinTrac® Vision

Published: November 20, 2019
We know that PEDV, PRRS and other diseases reside just outside your sow units put your animals and finances at great risk. Serious investment into your bio-security must be a high priority and should include the following: shower-in shower-out facilities, air filtration, sow and piglet movement protocols, vaccines, gilt acclimatization facilities, and more. Enhance Bio-Security…Read More

Introducing Customer Service Specialist –Ryan Frederick

Published: May 28, 2019
HerdStar® is pleased to announce Ryan Frederick has joined the HerdStar team as a Customer Service Specialist. Ryan has over 18 years of customer service support experience with Verizon and grew up in the Mankato area.  He will be our primary Service Support Specialist on the BinTrac product line, including setup and support/maintenance of the…Read More

NEW PS17 12.6 VDC Power Supply

Published: April 16, 2019
Effective today, April 16, 2019, HerdStar is officially obsoleting the following two BinTrac® Power Supplies (PS12/PS40) and replacing with the NEW PS17 Power Supply. All future orders should include the NEW PS17 Power Supply (P/N ASY-000237) which serves as a direct replacement for the PS12/PS40 supplies. Contact us for more information or to place an…Read More