February 18, 2026

Automating Hoof Health to Detect Lameness

24 minutes

Every step a dairy cow takes counts. There is a new tool available for farmers to detect lameness before it’s visible. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Tera Baker discuss the following topics:

Basics of hoof health care

Automating hoof care

Accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) findings

Materials needed on farm

How it fits into a hoof care plan

ROI

Lifespan of equipment

Advice to a farmer who is hesitant about adding AI on the farm

Future of hoof health care

About the guest

Tera Baker is the North American Marketing Manager for the NedapDairy Business, bringing a lifelong passion for agriculture and a career spanning multiple segments of the dairy industry. Originally from Three Oaks, Michigan, she holds a B.S. in Agribusiness Management from Michigan State University and an MBA from Central Michigan University. Tera’s career includes roles in pharmaceutical sales and leading the precision livestock sales unit at Topcon, and has spent time living and working with farms in Texas, Wisconsin, and Michigan in addition to national and international roles. She is especially energized by Nedap’s commitment to technology creation and its role as a key connector among leading brands serving progressive dairy farmers. Beyond her work at Nedap, Tera remains deeply rooted in agriculture. She farms cash crops with her family, co-owns a precision ag dealership with her husband, and operates a U-Pick flower farm experience. Tera brings a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on dairy technology, innovation, and the future of livestock management.

Resources:

SmartSight with Nedap

Article on Nedap ignites the era of AI-powered vision technology with SmartSight

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