Cotter Agritech provides a SmartWorm app that enables targeted selective treatment (TST) for sheep parasites, allowing farmers to treat only the lambs that require drenching. This approach reduces unnecessary medication use by up to 57%, enhancing productivity and efficiency in sheep farming.
Funding
$460K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional methods of parasite management in sheep farming often involve blanket treatments, leading to overuse of medications and potential development of drug resistance in parasites. This approach can negatively impact lamb productivity and increase operational costs for farmers.
Solution
Cotter Agritech's SmartWorm app facilitates targeted selective treatment (TST) for sheep parasites, enabling farmers to identify and treat only the lambs that require drenching. By using the app, farmers can significantly reduce unnecessary medication use, leading to improved lamb health and reduced risk of anthelmintic resistance. The SmartWorm app enhances productivity and efficiency in sheep farming by optimizing parasite management practices.
Target Audience
The primary customers are sheep farmers seeking to optimize parasite management practices, reduce medication costs, and improve lamb productivity.
Features
- Enables targeted selective treatment (TST) for sheep parasites.
- Reduces unnecessary medication use by up to 57%.
- Facilitates data-driven decision-making for parasite management.