History
More than 85 years of innovation in smart technology.
Technology that matters
Since 1929
Discover the history of Nedap Livestock Management from the establishment of Nedap in 1929 — a timeline about more than 85 years of innovation in smart technology that matters for the livestock farming industry.
1929
N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” is established
In 1929 Nedap is established. Located in the former medical Dutch Cocaine Factory in Amsterdam. Nedap manufactures a wide variety of products at the request of various parties.
1940
Developing, producing and marketing Nedap branded products
From the forties, Nedap starts developing, producing and selling its own devices for various applications under the Nedap brand.
1947
Opening of a brand new factory in Groenlo
This proves to be a great success. In 1947 Nedap moves to Groenlo – also in The Netherlands – and opens a brand new factory.
1947
Nedap gets exchange-listed
At the same time Nedap gets exchange-listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam.
1950
Specialization in electronics
The next decades, Nedap quickly becomes one of the global specialists in the development of electronics. A shift is made from electromechanics to electronics.
1973
Pioneering in RFID technology
Nedap starts developing RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology as one of the global pioneers in the early 70’s.
1977
First to apply RFID on cows
Nedap is the first company in the world that applies RFID on cows with the Nedap Responder. It makes electronic individual cow identification possible. The very first step in automating farming processes based on electronic animal identification.
1977
Cattlecode Cow Management System and the Electronic Concentrate Feeding Station
Cattlecode is the first generation in a range of Nedap Cow Management Systems. It controls the newly introduced Electronic Concentrate Feeding Station. From now on it is possible to feed cows individually according to their needs.
1980
Cattlecode 2 and Milking parlor automation
Cattlecode 2 is the second generation in Cow Management Systems. With the introduction of Cattlecode 2, Milking parlor identification, Controlling and Milk measurement are added to Nedap’s portfolio to further automate farming processes. The system becomes the heart of many dairy farms.
1982
Started with RFID on sows and Porcode
Nedap introduces RFID on sows by a neck responder. At the same time the first Porcode Pig Management System gets introduced. It is the first step towards automation in pig husbandry based on electronic animal identification.
1983
First Electronic Sow Feeding station
The next innovation in pig husbandry technology is there: the introduction of the first Electronic Sow Feeding station with RFID technology. Sows housed in groups can now be fed individually.
1985
Cattlecode 3 and the Perfect computer
With the introduction of the Perfect computer, the third Cattlecode generation is launched. It means the start of a new era for dairy management computers, especially on large dairies. One system can manage up to 2000 animals.
1986
Introduction of the Popular computer
The Popular is a first-of-a-kind dairy management computer that combines all management functionalities in one single device. In terms of user-friendliness, it means a revolution on small en mid-sized dairies. Quickly after its introduction, it is used worldwide.
1987
The X-ponder, Walk-through identification and Separation & Routing
The next innovations are brought to market in 1987. The X-ponder is the further advanced identification tag. Walk-through identification brings new identification opportunities. Separation & Routing technology makes automatic separation of cows possible.
1988
Walk-through ESF station with automatic Separation Unit
The walk-through Electronic Sow Feeding Station with automatic Separation Unit is introduced. It is an important step in a whole new group sow housing concept that will change the future of sow farming.
1988
VC4-250
CattleCode Popular + voer-lactactiecurve en gehele melkstal automatisering
1989
From sow collar to ear tag
Sow RFID switcht from neck X-ponder to ear tags.
1991
Respactor
The introduction of the Neck and Leg Respactor for cow identification and activity monitoring.
1992
Introduction of the Heat Detector for sows
Nedap introduces the Heat Detector as an addition to the Electronic Sow Feeding stations.
1995
Next generation X-ACT and X-PERT platform with activity measurement
Next generation X-ACT and X-PERT platform. PC, procescomputer, randapparatuur (koeherkenning, voeren , melkstalautomatisering)
1998
Introduction of the Central Separation Unit for sows
The Central Separation Unit is introduced as another addition to Electronic Sow Feeding in gestation.
2002
Popular Excellent Computer
The Popular Excellent Computer made cattle management a lot easier.
2004
Nedap Lactivator (2-hours)
The Nedap Lactivator is introduced.
2005
ID check on Central Separation Unit
The ID check is added to the Central Separation Unit for sows.
2006
Introduction of Nedap Velos Platform
The Nedap Velos platform provides an automation revolution in the livestock industry.
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