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Dart: There Are Myths. Producers Prove the Reality.

There are a lot of assumptions about Dart.

Most of them don’t come from the people using it.

Dairy herd management requires decisions to be made every day, and those decisions depend on reliable data.

Dart is built on standardized data to manage herd records, run reports, and support those decisions while keeping information consistent and grounded in what’s actually happening in the herd.

It works across the operation in the office, in the barn, and on the go.

Dart is the proven herd management system built on standardized data.

Here are the most common myths — and what producers say instead.

 

Myth 1

Myth: Dart has limited interfaces with other systems

Reality: Nearly 30 systems connected

Dart connects with robotic milking systems, parlors, activity monitoring, and feed management, bringing standardized herd data into one place.

 

Myth 2

Myth: Dart isn’t user-friendly

Reality: Standardized data that supports how producers manage

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.

 

Myth 3

Myth: Dart only works for small farms

Reality: Built to scale with any operation

Dart supports herd data and reporting across operations of all sizes. As herd size and management complexity increase, Dart scales with the operation.

 

Myth 4

Myth: Dart feels separate from newer tools

Reality: Connected with HerdHQ and PocketDairy

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.

 

Myth 5

Myth: Dart doesn’t offer local or on-farm support

Reality: Local support, backed by DRMS

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.

 

Dart for producers has a low monthly subscription fee, not an upfront purchase fee. All updates are included and phone support is not charged.

To enroll on Dart, contact your local DHIA or DRMS.

 

Dart for consultants has a yearly subscription fee for Dart and a DRMS account. All updates are included and phone support is not charged. Consultants pay a small download charge to download data from client herds with the client's permission (access code). To enroll on Dart, contact DRMS.

Minimum System Requirements

  • Windows 7 or later
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 5 GB Free Space on Disk Drive
  • 1024 x 768 Screen Resolution (or higher)
  • USB port for use by DHI technician
  • Internet access

Dart requires minimal computer power or speed to run compared with many other software applications.

 

 

One reason we like PCDART is because it has adapted to our needs. I get the impression that the PCDART people are very responsive to equipment changes and in how we analyze our cows.

Steve Harnish, PA

 

I'm pleased with the interface between the two programs. Our main use is to get milk production data to PCDART and repro data back to DairyPlan. The process is automatic ... Works great.

Russell Jungemann, SD

 

PCDART interfaces with DairyPlan very well on our farm and is very easy to work with. The support we get from DRMS is beyond excellent - never talk with a computer, always a friendly person willing to help in any way possible. I would recommend the PCDART / DairyPlan interface to anyone who wants a proven product and likes great customer support.

Leonard Kleinsasser, MT

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