DairySmart: On-farm mastitis diagnostics and training platform – seeking vet clinics, trial partners and distributors in Australia

Opportunity for

Veterinary clinics and dairy service providers seeking to offer on-farm mastitis diagnostics
Industry organisations interested in trialling new dairy health technologies
Distributors aligned with the dairy sector looking to expand their product offerings
Researchers or industry partners supporting improved milk quality and animal health

Opportunity description

Industry challenge

Traditional mastitis diagnostics require samples to be sent off-farm to external labs, resulting in delayed results and missed opportunities for timely intervention. These delays contribute to poorer animal health outcomes, increased antibiotic use, and ongoing production losses.

Farmers and vets alike need faster, more affordable solutions that enable informed decisions and better herd management in real time. DairySmart’s on-farm diagnostic system is designed to close this gap, offering a faster, more responsive, and more supportive approach to milk quality management.

Current opportunity

DairySmart is seeking partners across Australia to support the rollout and local validation of its proven on-farm mastitis diagnostic and training platform. The company is particularly interested in connecting with veterinary clinics interested in offering the service, industry partners or producer groups who could trial the technology, and distributors aligned with the dairy sector.

The system combines AI-powered plate readers and an intuitive app with training modules for farm staff, creating a full-service offering that delivers real-time results, practical action, and long-term improvements in herd health. The solution is already used by 200+ clients and 35 vet clinics in New Zealand, delivering faster results at around half the cost of traditional lab testing.

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Opportunity background

DairySmart has commercialised its technology in New Zealand with rapid adoption by both vet clinics and producers, supporting annual revenues of NZD $1.3M. The platform includes a subscription-based model with hardware, consumables, and training services. The business has recently completed a capital raise and is now focused on expanding into the Australian market, with early engagement underway in Tasmania and Victoria. Local connections and trial partners are now being sought to scale Australian market entry.

Potential other applications

Beyond on-farm implementation, DairySmart’s technology could be integrated into broader milk quality assurance programs, rural veterinary services, and research on mastitis trends and treatment efficacy. The company is open to collaborations across animal health, digital diagnostics, and herd management, particularly where innovation and extension can go hand-in-hand.