ALDAM, SOUTH AFRICA – Vytelle, a leading agricultural technology company specialising in hormone-free bovine IVF and feed efficiency technology, is proud to announce its gold sponsorship of the LRF Stockman’s School taking place in South Africa next week. The company will showcase its innovative Vytelle SENSE™ solution to South African beef and dairy producers seeking to optimise profitability and sustainability in their operations.
Vytelle will be represented by Nina Casagrande, Global Partner Labs Manager, and Lisa Rumsfeld, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Nina’s presentation, “What is the value of testing for feed efficiency on profitability”, on 9 October at 8:15am in Section 5, highlights how data-driven approaches can enhance both economic and environmental outcomes for cattle producers.
“It’s a great opportunity for Vytelle to connect with South African livestock producers,” said Nina. “We’re going to talk about sustainability, and more specifically, feed efficiency. We are also visiting one of our Partner Labs, Embryo Plus, and connecting with local people to leverage our technology.”
Central to Nina’s presentation will be Vytelle SENSE, the company’s proprietary individual animal data capture system. Vytelle SENSE records feed intake and in-pen weight gain measurements to help producers identify elite-performing animals expressing economically and environmentally significant traits. This technology enables producers to make informed breeding decisions that drive both profitability and sustainability in their operations.
Vytelle SENSE measures individual feed intake and feeding behaviour. When combined with highly accurate Average Daily Gain (ADG) data, this enables precise calculation of feed efficiency. A 10% improvement in feed efficiency can deliver a 43% boost to profitability*.
“Profitability is directly related to sustainability. Our focus on resources is around feed and water efficiency, combined with fertility, to drive efficient reproduction as fast as possible. Breeding efficient animals and using less resources to produce the same amount of protein/beef is the goal,” explains Nina.
The LRF Stockman School was founded to provide southern African livestock producers with the best information on livestock production and to facilitate communication across the livestock value chain. Each year, the event attracts up to 200 delegates and offers a comprehensive platform for learning and networking in the livestock industry. Originating from the LRF/BREEDPLAN® symposium in Bloemfontein, the school now features local and international industry experts in breeding and genetics, nutrition, veld and pasture science and grazing management, health, financial planning, and marketing. The school is dedicated to helping producers be informed and equipped to ensure their operations are efficient and remain profitable.
The partnership with the LRF Stockman’s School, which began in 2021 as a sponsor and presenter, reinforces Vytelle’s continued commitment to innovation, learning and growth in agriculture and technology. This ongoing collaboration supports cattle producers globally with cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance genetic advancement and operational efficiency.
About Vytelle Vytelle is a global leader in advanced cattle reproduction technology, genetics, and data analytics. The company’s comprehensive platform includes hormone-free IVF technology (Vytelle ADVANCE™) and individual animal data capture (Vytelle SENSE), empowering cattle producers worldwide to accelerate genetic gain and improve profitability.
About the LRF Stockman’s School The LRF Stockman’s School provides southern African livestock producers with comprehensive education on livestock production, featuring expert instruction in breeding and genetics, nutrition, veld and pasture science, health management, financial planning, and marketing strategies.
*Fox et al. (2001), “Determining feed intake and feed efficiency of individual cattle fed in groups”, p.80-98, Beef Improvement Federation Meet Proc, San Antonio, TX.