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Herdwatch expects the acquisition to accelerate its plans to provide software solutions in the veterinary space, adding to its existing portfolio of veterinary practice management software from another recent acquisition. This latest acquisition will see over 1,000 British and Irish veterinary professionals join the Herdwatch platform. The deal also further strengthens Herdwatch's position as the number one livestock management software platform in the
Founded over 25 years ago by
Herdwatch was co-founded by Fabien Peyaud and FRS Network (Farm Relief Services) in 2012 and provides software solutions to over 20,000 farms and ranches, including dairy, beef, sheep and goat producers. The company recently released a pasture and field management solution, Grass & Crops by Herdwatch. The Herdwatch platform is now available in over 170 countries worldwide, with a specific emphasis on
With this latest acquisition, Tipperary-based Herdwatch continues its rapid expansion less than a year after the company completed its acquisition of Farmplan's livestock software customers in the
The deal will see ComTag and Lilac employees join Herdwatch's growing team of more than 80 people, where they will continue to support their respective customers. New developments will be coming soon, giving veterinary customers access to the continuous innovations Herdwatch is known for, including its advanced cloud technology. Over time, existing Herdwatch customers will also benefit from a solution that will seamlessly link their farm operations with their vet, one of their most critical partners.
Andrew Cobner, founder and manager of Lilac Technology said: "Having been a practicing vet myself for over 30 years, I know first-hand how tough but also how important a job it is. With TB Master, we helped make vets' lives easier for over 20 years, and I am very confident the Herdwatch team will take it to the next level."
Fabien Peyaud, CEO and co-founder of Herdwatch said: "ComTag and Lilac were pioneers in the
The Herdwatch app consisting of their Cattle & Dairy, Sheep & Goats and Grass & Crops solutions is available for download on the
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About Herdwatch
Herdwatch is a true success story in the
· Founded in 2012 by FRS Network (Farm Relief Services) and Fabien Peyaud
· Launched in
· Secured multi-million Euro investment in
· Farm management software which simplifies and digitalises farm compliance paperwork and provides key decision-support tools
· Saves members approx. 3 hours per week on farm paperwork
· The Herdwatch app is very simple to adopt and easy to use
· The Herdwatch app is suitable for dairy, beef, sheep and goat farmers.
· Annual subscription based on farm type and size
· Active farms on the platform: over 20,000 Worldwide
· Multi-award-winning and market-leading in
· Sheep & Goats management solution launched in
· Pasture & Fields management solution launched in
· Focusing on international growth with recent entry into US,
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