DairyComp 305
Livestock management software
Agriculture software
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What is DairyComp 305
DairyComp 305 is a dairy herd management software system used to record, manage, and report on animal, reproduction, health, and production data. It is typically used by dairy farm managers, herdspersons, and consultants to support day-to-day herd decisions and compliance reporting. The product is known for structured data entry and extensive reporting tools that support established dairy workflows, often in environments where on-farm data collection integrates with parlor and herd equipment.
Deep dairy herd recordkeeping
The system supports detailed animal-level records across reproduction, health events, treatments, and production history. It is designed around dairy-specific workflows such as breeding, pregnancy checks, fresh cow monitoring, and culling decisions. This depth can be advantageous for operations that require consistent, long-term historical data and standardized herd reporting.
Extensive reporting and queries
DairyComp 305 provides a broad set of reports and configurable lists to identify animals needing action (e.g., breeding, rechecks, health follow-ups). It supports routine management reporting used by farms and advisors to review herd performance and compliance documentation. Compared with lighter-weight farm apps, it is oriented toward high-volume reporting and structured herd analysis.
Fits established dairy workflows
The product is commonly deployed in larger or data-driven dairy environments where consistent procedures and roles exist. It can serve as a central system of record for herd events when multiple staff members enter and review data. This focus can reduce ambiguity in how events are recorded and how action lists are generated.
Steeper learning curve
The interface and workflow conventions can require training before users become proficient. New users may find data entry and report configuration less intuitive than modern mobile-first livestock tools. This can increase onboarding time, especially for farms with seasonal labor or frequent staff turnover.
Limited broad farm management
The product primarily focuses on dairy herd management rather than whole-farm planning across crops, grazing, or financial management. Farms looking for an all-in-one agriculture platform may need additional systems for pasture, inventory, and accounting workflows. This can lead to parallel data entry across tools.
Integration varies by setup
Connectivity with on-farm hardware and third-party systems often depends on the specific equipment stack and implementation approach. Some integrations may require additional configuration, vendor services, or intermediary tools to keep data synchronized. This can add cost and complexity for farms with diverse sensor, parlor, or identification systems.
Plan & Pricing
No public pricing tiers or plans are listed on the vendor's official website. Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) product pages for DairyComp (DairyComp Unlimited / DairyComp 305) direct users to "GET A QUOTE" or contact VAS for pricing; no fixed plan prices, per-cow rates, or subscription tiers are published on the official site. The vendor does provide a time-limited trial installer (DCTrial.exe) but does not publish the trial length on the site.
Seller details
Valley Agricultural Software, Inc. (VAS)
Tulare, California, United States
Private
https://vas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-agricultural-software/
