About Cow Coach
"During my 9-year career as a veterinarian and researcher, I was exposed to dairy technology and data on a daily basis. Soon I became convinced that precision livestock farming could be of major significance for farmers, and that innovative technologies could contribute to a more efficient and sustainable production.
Unfortunately, I also noted that these perceived benefits not always materialize in practice. Expensive investments, such as milking robots and other forms of automation, do not necessarily lead to the desired results and the potential of collected data often remains unfulfilled. I felt there was a need for more independent, science-based support, with a focus on the needs of the farmer.
That's why I founded the consultancy Cow Coach in 2019. With simple interventions, we can often achieve major efficiency gains on farms. Better robot utilisation, healthier animals, less downtime and time loss, ... Together we strive for the goal you have in mind!"
The founder of Cow Coach
Kristine Piccart
What does Cow Coach stand for?
Making technology and data profitable for both the farmer and the cow. To achieve our goals, we apply the following principles:
Continuous improvement
We believe in the power of making small adjustments every day. That is why we follow a step-by-step approach in our long-term support with rapid feedback to the customer according to the PDCA process ("plan-do-check-act").
Collaboration & co-creation
We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of collaboration with all involved stakeholders in the supply chain (producers, suppliers, advisors, vets, buyers, …). We want to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
Coaching role
We consistently emphasize the element of coaching in our long-term support. We guide our customers in the personal development and implementation of new solutions, strategies and work processes.
Our publications
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Omschakelen naar melkrobots: goed begonnen, is half gewonnen
Als de oude melkstal aan vernieuwing toe is, overwegen veel melkveehouders om te investeren in melkrobots. Automatisch melken zorgt immers voor meer flexibiliteit, minder lichamelijke belasting en meer melk per koe. Dat is althans het doel dat velen voor ogen hebben. Maar hoe kan je de stal, de koeien en jezelf zo goed mogelijk voorbereiden om er effectief een succesverhaal van te maken?
