At iLivestock, we’re growing quickly, but we’re intentional about staying connected. That’s why we invest in a yearly Christmas get-together — a chance to step away from screens, slow things down, spend time together, and act silly, just because! And this year, we leaned into something that reflects where we’re heading as a business: going international.

On 12 December, colleagues travelled to Glasgow to do just that. With teams spread across countries and often working across time zones, days like this don’t happen by accident. They’re deliberate, and increasingly important as the company continues to scale.

The day began at Jungle Rumble, where mini-golf, darts, pizzas, and drinks broke the ice almost instantly. It was relaxed, noisy, and full of laughter. Teams were mixed up, titles quickly disappeared, and friendly competition (and questionable golf skills) took over.
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Later in the afternoon, the group moved to Malo for a wine flight and company update. This part of the day reflected iLivestock’s expanding international footprint, with wines from countries we’re already working with — and others we’ll be rolling out to next. From South Africa to Romania, the flavours sparked conversation, curiosity, and more than a few surprised reactions. The update offered time to pause, look back on the year, and reflect on what the team has achieved together. It was an impressive list. As the afternoon went on, silly hats and costumes made an appearance — a reminder that while iLivestock takes its work seriously, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

The evening wrapped up at Gaucho, gathered around a long table over good food and easy conversation. Steak lovers were well catered for, and our vegetarians didn’t miss out either. The silliness continued, achievements were quietly celebrated, and plans for “round two” were made well beyond the official end time.

As iLivestock grows, days like this show the kind of company we want to be. One that puts people first, values connection, and keeps up momentum for what builds for the long term.

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Interested in working at iLivestock or learning more about the products we’re building? Visit our Careers page or get in touch with us by email — we’d love to hear from you.

Supporting farmers is central to everything we do at iLivestock. This year, we strengthened our commitment to customer support by expanding the tools available to help users get the most from the platform. A dedicated video support library has been created to guide farmers through every part of the software.

Whether you’re getting started during onboarding or exploring iLivestock before signing up, the library provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help you use the software effectively. The library now includes 50 support videos, with 25 available in English and 25 in Spanish. This sits alongside the iLivestock Help Centre, which contains over 100 articles, including a growing number available in Spanish, covering all core features of the platform.
Support doesn’t stop with self-service resources. Farmers can contact our team directly through the in-app messenger or speak to a dedicated UK-based support team by phone. This combination of practical guides and real human support ensures help is always available when it’s needed.

Watch our tutorials and visit the “Learn to use iLivestock” YouTube playlist

Step-by-step tutorials

To make learning even more accessible, our support tutorials are also available on YouTube. The “Learn to use iLivestock” playlist includes step-by-step videos covering everything from setting up your account and using key software features to getting the most from hardware tools such as eWeigh and readers. These videos are designed to make managing sheep and cattle simpler and easier to understand.

By building support around how farmers actually work, iLivestock offers one of the most complete and accessible support setups in the agricultural software industry — helping users spend less time figuring out software and more time focusing on their farm.

More information

Whether you’d like to learn more about our support videos or need a hand with iLivestock, we’d love to help. Give us a call at +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

Adding large numbers of animals to iLivestock is now quicker and easier with the new CSV upload tool, available directly from the iLivestock dashboard.

The CSV upload tool allows farmers to import sheep, cattle, and groups in bulk, removing the need to add animals one by one. This is especially useful for larger farms or anyone getting started with iLivestock who already has livestock records stored elsewhere.

By uploading a simple CSV file, farmers can bring large volumes of livestock into iLivestock in just a few steps. Once uploaded, the data syncs with the mobile app, allowing livestock to be managed on both desktop and mobile.

Import Sheep, Cattle, and Groups

The CSV upload tool supports:

• Sheep imports
• Cattle imports
• Group imports, allowing animals to be assigned to groups in bulk

There are no limits on the number of animals or species you can upload. Farmers can also mass update animals, saving time when managing large herds or flocks.

Simple Step-by-Step Process

Uploading livestock follows a clear four-step process:

1. Get started from the iLivestock dashboard
2. Upload your CSV file
3. Match your columns to iLivestock fields
4. Import your data

An identifier is required for each animal, while all other details are optional. This gives farmers flexibility to upload as much or as little information as they have available, including breed, date of birth, weights, parentage, and notes.

Built For Everyday Use

The CSV upload tool has been designed to simplify onboarding and help farmers get up and running faster. It’s also useful for ongoing management, allowing records to be updated in bulk rather than individually.

This feature forms part of a wider set of improvements to the iLivestock dashboard, making it easier to manage livestock records alongside the mobile app. Together, they give farmers more control over their data and reduce time spent on admin.

More information

Whether you’d like to learn more about the CSV-import tool or need a hand with iLivestock, we’d love to help. Give us a call at +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

We’ve made it easier for farmers to get started with iLivestock by introducing a free 14-day trial of the full livestock management platform.
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The trial gives farmers time to explore the software properly and see how it fits into day-to-day farm management. By using iLivestock during the trial period, users can record livestock data, explore key features, and understand how the software can support their business.

Alongside the new trial, we’ve also updated the onboarding experience. New users now have access to a dedicated video library showing how to use each part of the app, as well as clear step-by-step guides available through the iLivestock Help Centre. This helps farmers get up and running quickly, even if they’re new to digital livestock management.

The 14-day trial is designed to give farmers the time and space to decide whether iLivestock is right for their business, supported by practical tools and clear guidance from day one.

More information

Whether you’d like to learn more about our free trial or need a hand with iLivestock, we’d love to help. Give us a call at +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

Supporting farmers with their day-to-day livestock management is at the heart of what we do at iLivestock. As part of our ongoing work to make the platform more accessible, we’ve introduced Spanish language support, making it easier for farmers in Spain and Latin America to manage their livestock using our software.
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This update helps remove language barriers and gives more farmers access to clear, reliable tools for record keeping, performance tracking, and animal health management. By making the platform more accessible, iLivestock supports better decision-making, healthier animals, and more efficient day-to-day farm management.

Spanish language support also extends beyond the app itself. Our Help Centre articles and support videos are now available in both English and Spanish, giving farmers the guidance they need in the language that suits them best.

iLivestock prides itself on its support. We offer one of the most comprehensive support setups in the UK. To help users get started and make the most of the software—whether onboarding or exploring iLivestock before purchase—we’ve built a dedicated video library. It currently features 50 support videos, split evenly between English and Spanish, alongside our online Help Centre, which contains over 100 articles, with an increasing number available in Spanish.

Farmers can also contact our team directly through the in-app messenger or speak to our UK-based support team by phone, ensuring help is always close at hand.

Spanish language support also aligns with our long-term aim to help farmers improve productivity while reducing their carbon footprint through smarter use of technology and data. It’s another step towards supporting sustainable farming and strong animal welfare worldwide.

Alongside the main platform, iLivestock eWeigh has also been translated into Spanish, allowing farmers to record and monitor animal weights — a key indicator of livestock health and performance — using our free weighing app.

More information

Whether you’d like to learn more about the Spanish language support or need a hand with iLivestock, we’d love to help. Give us a call at +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

The updated Medicine section helps you keep track of your farm’s medicine stock and record treatments quickly and confidently. When a medicine is given to an animal, iLivestock automatically displays the correct withdrawal period for that product, helping you stay compliant and reduce the risk of mistakes.

Each treatment is logged against the individual animal, building a clear and reliable medical history over time. This makes it easier to monitor animal health, meet assurance requirements, and keep accurate records without extra paperwork.

This update was driven by feedback from farmers and reflects our ongoing commitment to making iLivestock simpler and more useful for those managing busy farms. By improving how medicines are recorded and managed, we’re helping support healthier animals, better record keeping, and greater peace of mind.

More information

Whether you’d like to learn more about the new Medicine section or need a hand with iLivestock, we’d love to help. Give us a call at +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

In 2014, farming in North Herefordshire across Croft Castle and Berrington Hall National Trust estates, William Cawley joined his father’s business covering nearly 1000 acres supporting dairy, sheep and crops. Already running 600 Suffolk cross North Country Mules for many years, in 2018 their landlord’s decision to reclaim the lambing sheds, set the wheels in motion to fundamentally change their approach.

Accurate and Accessible, the Flock Data Driving Herefordshire Farmer’s Long-term Success

William and his father were facing a big challenge when the National Trust decided to take back into their stewardship Cawley Farm’s lambing sheds. William takes up the story. “We’d always lambed indoors, but in 2018 the National Trust wanted to take the lambing sheds back in hand, as they were thought to be of historical importance.

"They were built in one of the few surviving walled gardens designed by Capability Brown in the UK and the National Trust were looking to recreate it. With this change in mind, we had to consider what we could do to adapt without a big investment into new infrastructure. We saw this as an opportunity to really analyse what we were doing with the sheep. It's easy to keep doing what you’ve always done, but the easy option isn’t necessarily the best option.”

“It's easy to keep doing what you’ve always done, but the easy option isn’t necessarily the best option.”

Flock genetics are key

For William, flock genetics are key and swapping to a breed that lambs outdoors was the logical, most cost-effective step, as he explains, “We were already running the dairy herd very efficiently on a low-cost low-input system, so naturally we wanted to reflect this with the sheep too.

“We demand a lot from our sheep, we’re not able to grow the highest quality grass, largely down to the restrictions on the land in the tenancy agreement.

“We also can’t carry out any intensive grazing, not that the land would suit it anyway, as we’re mostly working with long-term pastures and permanent leys with multiple footpaths crossing them.

“This adds to the pressure of rearing high-efficiency animals, but in relative terms, efficiency will look different depending on the farm and individual circumstances. “Our flock is also under a lot of worm pressure too due to the old, low-nutrient pastures.”

To fulfil the brief, William decided to transition to the low-maintenance, hardy breeds of EasyCare and Exlana ewes, and today he has around 1,200 ewes lambing in spring.

iLivestock simplifies and speeds up data capture and recording

To ensure the best performance from the flock, capturing, monitoring and measuring data is key and William began by capturing data for the Signet Breeding Services database to identify estimated breeding values (EBVs). William again, “This allows me to look at selecting the best ewes within the flock to breed from and for customers buying rams to select for the traits they’re interested in too.”
William then decided on iLivestock, to simplify and speed up the business of data capture and recording.

“Since using iLivestock, we’ve ultimately been able to improve our ability to rear better breeding stock, as it allows us to pinpoint issues early and act on them quickly.”

Adding, "Before we started using the software to record data, we were doing a lot of manual recording, and it was hard to keep track of individual ewes and their performance.

“Now everything's right there at our fingertips. Each sheep’s data, including breeding history, health records, and lambing performance, is easily accessible on our phones.

“The software tracks traits like fertility, how easily they lamb, and how well they raise their lambs. I can see which ewes are producing the best offspring and focus on breeding from them.”

William continues, “It’s really helped manage our breeding programme, as we can use the data to produce animals focused on a shedding maternal sheep that’s highly efficient on a low input, low system.

“But it's not all about numbers; it’s about making informed decisions that lead to better performance year after year. With the tools we have now, we’re set up for long-term success, and it’s exciting to see how the flock continues to improve.”

iLivestock on-farm training by UK team

iLivestock’s vision is better, more sustainable and profitable farming. To do this they’re making data work harder for sheep and cattle farmers through cost-effective, robust and simple-to-use data management tools.

iLivestock CEO Ewen Wardman explains: “We’ve seen massive technological advances being made across farming sectors in the UK over the last decade, particularly for arable systems, but it’s time to make it more accessible for livestock and mixed enterprises.”

Partnering with Rappa, a leading livestock handling equipment manufacturer, iLivestock delivers a fully integrated weighing and data capture and management platform. Their unique subscription also helps ensure the platform is within reach of entry level and small farms, as well as larger enterprises, delivering the latest tech at an affordable level. And it’s not just about the software and hardware, farmers need confidence that it will work.

Ewen again, “We understand how frustrating it is when technology stops working or breaks, which is why we also provide no-quibble replacements and repairs to avoid any dips in efficiency.

“This gives farmers complete peace of mind they’ll be able to use the technology they’re investing in, to its full potential.”

Photo credit: farmers recording sheep data on farm - Directdriller.com

As featured in Tech Farmer Magazine Issue no. 29, Directdriller.com | 'Data driven flock management delivers success for Herefordshire sheep breeder', November 2024

iLivestock now integrates with ScotEID, Scotland’s livestock traceability system. Our users can now quickly import cattle records directly from the ScotEID database, bringing all relevant information directly into iLivestock.

The integration ensures only valid birth registrations are imported. When information is added or updated in ScotEID, iLivestock automatically compares it with existing records and highlights any inconsistencies. Users can quickly update multiple records at once, ensuring that missing or incorrect data in iLivestock is replaced with the correct details from ScotEID.

It’s a simple, time-saving way to keep cattle records up to date and in one place, giving our users more control over your livestock management.

Ewen Wardman, CEO & Co-Founder:

“We know this feature is a game-changer for our Scottish customers, and we’re excited to finally roll it out. A big thanks to our tech team for making this happen!”

About ScotEID

ScotEID is Scotland’s livestock traceability system, developed to track and manage livestock movements for disease control, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The system offers a digital platform for farmers, auction markets, and abattoirs to record and monitor livestock movements, with support from the Scottish Government, NFU Scotland, and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

iLivestock user already?

Learn how to connect your iLivestock account with ScotEID ScotMoves and manage regulatory animal movements via the app. For more details, visit our help guide on How to connect your account with ScotEID.

More information

For more information about this ScotEID feature, feel free to reach out to our team:

📞 Phone: 0138 332 4358
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Breeding just got a whole lot smarter with iLivestock.

We’ve completely rebuilt the breeding feature in the app to make it more intuitive, powerful, and easier to use. Already out on iOS with the Android update coming soon.

The updated breeding workflow simplifies how you record and track key breeding events, while offering more flexibility and automation under the hood. That means less tapping, more accuracy, and clearer insights.
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Here’s what’s new:

• Automated expected birth dates based on your breeding records
• Additional breeding types: Natural, AI (Artificial Insemination), or ET (Embryo Transfer)
• Multi-sire support – record multiple sires or link existing animals in your herd
• Apply breeding to grouped animals for fast, accurate record-keeping
• A redesigned entry process that makes logging matings and key details quicker than ever
• An updated breeding summary view where you can still edit and adjust anything you need
• Dashboard breeding reports are coming soon – giving you an at-a-glance overview of your farm’s breeding performance

While the feature now supports more complex breeding options, it’s been built with automation in mind. Helping you to cut down on admin and keep everything running smoothly.

We’re excited to see how this helps streamline breeding season for our farmers.

As always, we’re here to help if you need a hand getting started.

👉 Have questions? Contact our support team:

📞 0138 332 4358 | ✉️ [email protected]

iLivestock attended the Algeria–UK Agri-Tech Forum in London on 27 November 2025, hosted by the Embassy of Algeria, to explore opportunities for international collaboration in advancing agricultural innovation and sustainable livestock production.

The forum brought together key stakeholders from Algeria and the UK, including the Algerian Embassy, the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, the Algeria British Business Council (ABBC), and the West London Chambers of Commerce (WLCC), to discuss strategic priorities such as irrigation expansion, self-sufficiency in cereals, meat, and dairy, and the development of modern agricultural infrastructure. Algeria’s government also highlighted the importance of technology adoption and investment to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability across the country’s vast agricultural landscape.

Livestock presents both challenges and huge opportunities. Disease control, herd management, and monitoring animals across remote areas were highlighted as areas where innovation and better systems can make a real difference. At iLivestock, we’re passionate about helping farmers and industry partners tackle these challenges with practical, data-driven solutions that make life easier and more productive on the ground.

The event also highlighted Algeria’s openness to foreign investment and potential collaboration with UK companies. We left inspired by the possibilities and are keen to explore how iLivestock’s expertise in data-driven livestock monitoring could support improvements in Algeria’s livestock and agricultural ecosystem over time.

Get in touch

Interested in how iLivestock can support livestock and agricultural innovation? We’d love to hear from you.

Photo credits: Algeria Embassy and Lacuna Space