Strefa Biznesu has published an interview with Sebastian Przeniosło, CEO of Farm Innovations, focusing on the development of vet-tech technologies in Poland and the real challenges faced by today’s farmers.
The interview highlights that, in terms of technological advancement, Poland and the Central and Eastern European region are on par with global leaders. However, the pace of innovation adoption remains a challenge—largely dependent on farmers’ trust, access to financing, and their willingness to change established practices.
The discussion centers on solutions developed by Farm Innovations, particularly the AnTrack system, which integrates data from subcutaneous thermochips with measurements of animal activity, ambient temperature, and location. A key feature of the system is its autonomous data collection several times a day, without the need to enter the barn or physically interact with the herd.
As explained in the interview, identification alone is no longer sufficient. The real value lies in real-time data analysis and correlation. This makes it possible to detect very early signs of health issues, estrus, or perinatal events—often before any visible symptoms appear.
A significant part of the conversation also addresses animal welfare. Subcutaneous chips reduce the need for painful procedures associated with traditional ear tagging, eliminate the problem of lost identifiers, and enable contactless data collection. This results in lower stress levels for animals, calmer herd management, and improved safety for farm workers.
The authors also explore the economic aspect. Early disease detection leads to shorter treatment times and lower veterinary costs, while precise reproductive management improves the overall productivity of the herd. Another important point is access to insurance—reliable animal identification and credible health data have opened the door to insurance products that were previously практически unavailable on the market.
The interview emphasizes that the future of vet-tech is not about replacing farmers with technology, but about providing them with reliable data and early warning signals. Human experience and decision-making remain essential, while technology serves as a powerful support tool in an increasingly demanding market environment.
The full interview is available here – link.
