{"id":42,"date":"2026-02-09T16:27:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drms.org\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-10-07T17:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T21:34:56","slug":"dart","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/products-and-services\/dart\/","title":{"rendered":"Dart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dart: There are Myths. Producers Prove the Reality.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot of assumptions about Dart. Most of them don\u2019t come from the people using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart is the proven herd management system built on standardized data, supporting informed decisions across the operation, from the office to the barn and on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the most common myths \u2014 and what producers say instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MYTH: Dart has limited interfaces with other systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REALITY: Nearly 30 systems connected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart integrates with parlor, rotary, and robot milking systems, heat monitoring, feed management, and hoof trimming software \u2014 enabling direct data flow that keeps herd records aligned, reduces duplicate entry, and supports informed herd decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/crBMu2R_t2E?si=bFAKckIpuh2SYPX-\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-298\"\n            alt=\"Miles Opitz\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Opitz-still-800-px.png\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Producers Prove the Reality<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hear how producers connect Dart across their operation and use herd data to support daily decisions<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Watch the Video<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/products-and-services\/dart\/dart-interfaces\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"333\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-481\"\n            alt=\"interfaces\n\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/infor-graphic-to-scale-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Nearly 30 Systems Connected<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Explore the technologies connected to Dart and supporting standardized herd data flow<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">View Dart Interfaces<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MYTH: Dart isn&#8217;t user-friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REALITY: Standardized data that supports how producers manage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart is built on standardized data to protect herd accuracy while supporting the way producers manage. It flags potential errors at the point of entry, preventing incorrect data from spreading through reports or herd analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/trusting-herd-decisions\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-244\"\n            alt=\"People using Dart in a barn office\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Grayhouse-IMG_2677-1200px.-jpg.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Trusting Herd Decisions Through Standardized Data with Dart<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Flags potential errors at the point of entry to help protect herd record accuracy<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eEa71B87niw&amp;list=PL950VEIXM9Ob4pbJNoqyyl304IZOnQR8X&amp;index=4\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-320\"\n            alt=\"Matt Hendel\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hendel-6.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 55% 45%\"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Producers Prove the Reality<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hear why producers describe Dart as easy to learn and easy to use every day<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Watch the Video<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MYTH: Dart only works for small farms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REALITY: Built to scale with the operation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart supports herd data and reporting across operations of all sizes. As herd size and management complexity increase, Dart scales with the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=T-O1f4nQ_qA&amp;list=PL950VEIXM9Ob4pbJNoqyyl304IZOnQR8X&amp;index=3\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-295\"\n            alt=\"Zoey Nelson\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brooks-pic-2.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Producers Prove the Reality<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hear how producers use Dart to manage growth across different operations<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Watch the Video<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/dart-built-for-any-size-and-complexity\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-224\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Billy-Lasater-Headshot-2026-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 80% 37%\"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Built for Any Size and Complexity<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">See how Dart supports herd data and reporting as operations grow and management needs evolve<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.agproud.com\/articles\/63448-podcast-how-a-dairy-producer-uses-herd-data-to-make-daily-decisions\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3200\" height=\"2133\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-830\"\n            alt=\"matt hendel headshot\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hendel-04292-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Using Herd Data to Make Daily Decisions<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">In this Progressive Dairy podcast, Matt Hendel shares how herd data supports management decisions as his operation grows<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Listen to the Podcast<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth: Dart feels separate from newer tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REALITY: Streamlined experience across desktop and mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart acts as the hub of the operation, connecting herd records with PocketDairy and HerdHQ. These tools use the same database to keep information consistent and eliminate redundant entry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/theres-no-i-in-team\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-243\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Grayhouse-IMG_2347-1200px.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 52% 35%\"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">There&#8217;s No &#8220;I&#8221; in Team or in Dart<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">See how Dart, PocketDairy, and HerdHQ work together across desktop and mobile<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QWNL61L0EwE&amp;list=PL950VEIXM9Ob4pbJNoqyyl304IZOnQR8X&amp;index=2\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-299\"\n            alt=\"Rick Roden\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roden-pic-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Producers Prove the Reality <\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hear how producers move between Dart, PocketDairy, and HerdHQ as part of their daily workflow<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Watch the Video<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/dairybusiness.com\/dairyvoice-podcast-dairy-producer-steve-harnish-on-using-herd-data-to-support-management-decisions\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-828\"\n            alt=\"steve harnish headshot\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Harnish-4-LOLBOD-4135-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Using Herd Data to Support Management Decisions<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">In this Dairy Business podcast, Steve Harnish discusses how connected herd information helps streamline daily management decisions<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Listen to the Podcast<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth: Dart doesn&#8217;t offer local or on-farm support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REALITY: Local service affiliate support, backed by DRMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart is supported by local service affiliates and backed by the DRMS support team. Support is relationship-driven, with real people who understand dairy operations and help producers solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bZ1bvnHV2FM?si=_YMiVcmVy52iNSzN\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-297\"\n            alt=\"Jared Feltz\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Feltz-pic-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Producers Prove the Reality<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hear how producers describe support that understands dairy operations<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Watch the Video<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/what-ongoing-support-looks-like\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-404\"\n            alt=\"support with producer in office\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_8485-600-px.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 40%\"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">What Ongoing Support Looks Like In Real Herds<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">See how relationship-driven support continues beyond installation day<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"with-box wp-block-ncst-parallax-container\">\n    <div\n      class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container ncst-parallax-container__image\"\n      style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/drms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dart-features.jpg); background-position:63 52;\">\n              <div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content has-custombg-five-background-color\" style=\"visibility:visible\">\n          \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\">\n      <p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Dart: The Proven Herd Management System<\/p>\n      \n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart is the proven herd management system built on standardized data. Use Dart to manage herd records, support informed decisions, and connect information across the operation \u2014 from the office to the barn and on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built to support operations of different sizes and levels of complexity, Dart combines practical tools, integrated workflows, and relationship-driven support to help manage daily herd decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Dart Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"overview\">Dart combines herd records, reporting, analysis, protocols, and integrated workflows into one herd management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Herd Records and Reporting<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage lifetime animal records, custom reports, and herd analysis using standardized herd data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reproduction Management <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track breeding 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tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DART Sync Backup Protection<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back up herd records offsite with the Dart Sync feature to help protect valuable dairy data and restore files when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Producer Dart <\/strong>supports on-farm herd management, reporting and daily workflows. <strong>Consultant Dart<\/strong> provides access to client herd records and herd analysis across multiple herds. <strong>Heifer Grower Dart<\/strong> helps heifer growers manage inventory, health, reproduction, and performance while working alongside other Dart versions. <\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"has-custombg-one-text-color wp-block-ncst-fp-icon\">\n      <div 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