Reduce costs. Tune performance.Manage key operating costs and increase production with feed management software tied to the mixer.
Managing feed can be messy. From loading and tracking to logging and optimization, dairy and beef farmers need a streamlined approach.TAP FEED fuses management software with load mixer integration. It’s designed in collaboration with industry partners to provide easy-to-use features to improve efficiency, reduce waste and improve production.
Start with the App Tied Directly to the MixerTAP FEED AppEasy-to-use and relevant features for feed management, the App is free with the latest lineup of Bluetooth Topcon/Digi-Star displays and weigh convertors, enabling an organic transition into feed management software.
Digital Feed Management for Any OperationTAP FEED Lite• TAP Feed Lite is the perfect solution for any Dairy or Feedlot that is looking for basic feed management information. • Create ingredients, recipes, and premixes, as well as schedule pen deliveries to one or multiple pens per load. • Manual refusal recording by pen to fine-tune Dry Matter Intakes and view key reports that include Ingredient and Premix usage, Load Reports, Dry Matter Intake per head, Recipe Delivery, Pen Delivery, and Operator Accuracy.
Advanced Capability Tailored for Dairy OperationsTAP FEED Pro• TAP Feed Pro is for the livestock operation that needs more functionality, more recipe design options, additional reports or those reports emailed to employees or trusted Advisors. • Track and manage your Dry Matter Efficiency manually, or automatically by using the TAP FEED Link Add-On to connect to supported Herd Management Software. • Improve tracking and utilization of refusals, streamline loads with advanced recipe types like Add to Base Recipe and Refusal Substitution. • Lock delivery weights to pens with Locked Feedings or link pens to a mixer using Zone Control. • Use the customizable Dashboard for alerts to important performance tracking metrics, such as pen delivery or ingredient loading deviations.
Advanced Capability Tailored for Dairy OperationsTAP FEED Feedlot• Tap Feed Feedlot is for the Feedlot operator who needs to track feed or other costs by Lot or by Owner. • It is a powerful, yet economical solution for larger Commercial operations and small Custom feedlots alike. • TAP Feed Feedlot has all the advanced features of TAP Feed Pro as well as features to track Lot Movements, score pen bunks and create closeout reports. • Track and manage your Feed Conversion. • TAP Feed Feedlot allows you to add non-feed-related costs such as yardage, bedding or Vet/Med costs on a Lot, Pen or per animal basis that can be applied either daily or as a one-time expense.
Streamline Data and Management Between Feed Advisors and FarmersTAP FEED AdvisorDesigned to optimize the feed management workflow between consultants, advisors, and farmers. Remotely monitor activities, create reports, analyze use, and provide valuable insights for improved customer profitability, all in real-time. Easily align and connect your business including a “sub-advisors” framework to support lasting customer relations.
What’s right for my operation?
TAP FEED App
Any Livestock Operation
Workflow integrated into feed mixer (Requires Topcon/Digi-Star product line display or convertor)
Connected to TAP FEED Lite/Pro
Basic reports
Loads and recipes
Feeding groups
TAP FEED Lite
Any Livestock Operation
Workflow integrated into feed mixer (Requires Topcon/Digi-Star product line display or convertor)
Connected to TAP FEED App
Core feed management capability
Exportable reports
TAP FEED Pro
Advanced Reports
Tailored for Dairy Operations
All TAP FEED Lite features
plus Advanced Dairy features
Dry matter efficiency reporting
Support different recipes types
Zone control
Extended report formats
TAP FEED Advisor
Designed for feed advisors, consultants, and nutritionists to optimize management workflow
Remotely setup and monitor clients
Workflow integrated into feed mixer (Requires Topcon display or convertor. Compatible with legacy Digi-Star hardware. )
Connected to TAP Feed App
Core feed management capability
Exportable Reports
Dry Matter Efficiency (DME) management (TAP FEED Link add-on required)
Plus relevant addons to enhance your experience.
3rd Party LinkConnect any TAP FEED subscription to 3rd party feed management software and technology (e.g. herd management, milking robotics, concentrate boxes, feed suppliers, and more).
Advanced Inventory ManagerTools to manage and track feed inventory including input ordering features; Ingredient and inventory management, re-ordering system, batch box and auger control, silo weighing system, weighbridge (3rd party connection), inventory alerts, and inventory reports.
Payback in managing and optimizing key costs.
Reduce InputsDesigned to reduce farming’s most significant inputs – fuel, production inputs, and time. As feed represents over 50% of operating costs, it’s essential to manage.
Increase ProductionTools to capture, visualize and increase production. Cattle crave consistency and software provides next-level optimization.