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.