Bovy Frequently Asked Questions
Can How much does Bovy cost ?
Pricing is determined by our DHI partners. It's a small monthly subscription similar to a Netflix model. The first month is always free.
If Bovy doesn't have data entry, where does the cow data come from ?
Primarily, Bovy gets data from your DHI.
It can also read some files exported from herd management software, but that is not released yet until we work that out with those partners. We always want cooperative relationships.
Can I upload my own herd data ?
First check with your DHI to see if they support Bovy. If you are not on a partner DHI, but have a herdcode.DNL file, you can upload it here and we'll convert it for Bovy to use.
To upload your file from your computer you have two choices :
We also support a couple other formats, and we'll support more if requested. Please contact us if you have a need for that.
Do I still need my DairyComp/PC-DART/DHIPlus etc ?
Absolutely. We're not trying to make Bovy a replacement for those tools, just a simple add-on. Those programs, and others like them, offer much more sophisticated analysis and reporting tools. Bovy is pretty smart, and gets smarter all the time, but we're not trying to create a full blown management tool.
And we're friends with those guys, we're not trying to compete with them.
How many cows can Bovy hold ?
As many as you have, there is no limit. We've tested it with a 75,000 cow herd and it's still pretty zippy, getting answers in under two seconds at that size. For the average herd size, answers are instant.
Can other people see my herd data ?
No. All Bovy data in the cloud is "sandboxed" by username, kept in its own protected space. You have an email and password which is used to access your data. We don't share or sell your data in any way, and we don't combine it with anyone elses.
I'm a consultant. Could I use Bovy ?
Consultants and veterinarians need more sophisticated tools than Bovy. While Bovy offers quick answers, simple lists, counts, averages and as such may have value to consultants, we don't promote it as an analysis tool.
Do I have to be connected to the internet to use Bovy ?
For normal use, no. Bovy works offline, it has its own local data file, and doesn't go on the internet to find answers.
You do need an internet connection to :
What phone version do I need ?
Bovy IOS requires IOS version 8 or later (you already probably have OS12 on your phone by now), iPhone and iPad both work.
Bovy Android requires at least Android version 5 (and you probably have at least Android 8 by now).
If you device is not supported, you won't even be able to download Bovy from the app stores.
Can I use it on more than one device ?
Yes. When pricing is established it will be by herd, not by user. So you can install Bovy on every phone and tablet you have.
Can Bovy speak Spanish ?
No, unfortunately, not yet. We'd like to work with some Spanish speakers, with dairy knowledge, to make that happen.
Will Bovy become self aware like Skynet and destroy us ?
We are trying the best we can to avoid that possibility.
Pricing is determined by our DHI partners. It's a small monthly subscription similar to a Netflix model. The first month is always free.
If Bovy doesn't have data entry, where does the cow data come from ?
Primarily, Bovy gets data from your DHI.
It can also read some files exported from herd management software, but that is not released yet until we work that out with those partners. We always want cooperative relationships.
Can I upload my own herd data ?
First check with your DHI to see if they support Bovy. If you are not on a partner DHI, but have a herdcode.DNL file, you can upload it here and we'll convert it for Bovy to use.
To upload your file from your computer you have two choices :
- Using the same email you used to register Bovy, send the DNL file as an attachment to mailbox@nextcow.com
- Alternatively, click here to upload it directly via our website.
We also support a couple other formats, and we'll support more if requested. Please contact us if you have a need for that.
Do I still need my DairyComp/PC-DART/DHIPlus etc ?
Absolutely. We're not trying to make Bovy a replacement for those tools, just a simple add-on. Those programs, and others like them, offer much more sophisticated analysis and reporting tools. Bovy is pretty smart, and gets smarter all the time, but we're not trying to create a full blown management tool.
And we're friends with those guys, we're not trying to compete with them.
How many cows can Bovy hold ?
As many as you have, there is no limit. We've tested it with a 75,000 cow herd and it's still pretty zippy, getting answers in under two seconds at that size. For the average herd size, answers are instant.
Can other people see my herd data ?
No. All Bovy data in the cloud is "sandboxed" by username, kept in its own protected space. You have an email and password which is used to access your data. We don't share or sell your data in any way, and we don't combine it with anyone elses.
I'm a consultant. Could I use Bovy ?
Consultants and veterinarians need more sophisticated tools than Bovy. While Bovy offers quick answers, simple lists, counts, averages and as such may have value to consultants, we don't promote it as an analysis tool.
Do I have to be connected to the internet to use Bovy ?
For normal use, no. Bovy works offline, it has its own local data file, and doesn't go on the internet to find answers.
You do need an internet connection to :
- Download new herd data when its ready
- Read the Bovy NewsFeed
- And for IOS, unfortunately, you need to be online to use the voice recognition - that's just an Apple requirement. You can still look up cows and enter questions by typing them in if you're not connected. For Android, voice recognition will work even if you're offline.
What phone version do I need ?
Bovy IOS requires IOS version 8 or later (you already probably have OS12 on your phone by now), iPhone and iPad both work.
Bovy Android requires at least Android version 5 (and you probably have at least Android 8 by now).
If you device is not supported, you won't even be able to download Bovy from the app stores.
Can I use it on more than one device ?
Yes. When pricing is established it will be by herd, not by user. So you can install Bovy on every phone and tablet you have.
Can Bovy speak Spanish ?
No, unfortunately, not yet. We'd like to work with some Spanish speakers, with dairy knowledge, to make that happen.
Will Bovy become self aware like Skynet and destroy us ?
We are trying the best we can to avoid that possibility.