BouMatic introduces Apollo farm management - The future of farm control has arrived
BouMatic announces the Apollo farm management platform. Apollo is developed from the proven legacy of sister company Hokofarm, known for its decades of reliable performance in dairy automation. It reshapes how modern dairies operate by enabling smarter, data-driven decisions that enhance herd health and productivity. With modular components, smartphone access, and remote support, the system reduces downtime and simplifies maintenance. Apollo addresses common industry challenges such as unreliable communication, complex wiring, and limited data access, while allowing dairy professionals to manage milking, feeding and sorting remotely—boosting efficiency, reducing labour, and supporting sustainable operations.
“There are simply too many new features to list,” says Steve Pretz, President of BouMatic. “But one of the key advantages is the use of a modern programming language for the Apollo network, which enhances compatibility with other software and devices.”
Powering smarter dairies, from the phone to the parlour
With a simple PC application, Apollo is compatible with the newest Microsoft operating systems. The database runs on a dedicated Apollo controller, which eliminates the stress of disconnected or outdated parlour software. With easy to apply updates and BouMatic’s quality remote support, the system remains current and reliable; without risking disruptions in the parlour.
Staying connected couldn’t be easier with a mobile compatible dashboard, delivering alerts, statistics and system-wide overviews wherever dairy producers are; whether in the barn or beyond it.
Built for modern dairy farming: modular design and ID
Apollo was engineered to solve everyday problems dairymen face.
The system has been streamlined for reliability, serviceability, and
ease of use, eliminating unreliable communication and overly complex
wiring. For operations with rotary parlours or large herd sizes, Apollo
supports PPID (Per-Point ID) for efficient ear and neck tag
identification, ensuring precision sorting and feeding. Thanks to its
modular design, BouMatic’s HiFlo™ pulsators, BM detach cylinders, and
other components can be easily swapped for seamless system control. This
flexibility allows for smooth upgrades—from a basic detacher setup to a
fully automated solution—making it both scalable and integrated. With
fewer moving parts, no need for specialized tools in the field, and a
maintenance-friendly architecture, the system is built to grow with the
dairy farm’s operation.
Intelligent milking control with Apollo
Apollo’s
milking control tools combine design for efficient and responsive
parlour management. The ApolloMeter continues BouMatic’s legacy of
reliable milk metering that started with the famous Perfection 3000 and
continued with the SmartControl meter, while the SmartLite™ operator
button delivers instant visual feedback via integrated multi-color LEDs.
For advanced milking point control, the ApolloPoint™ keyboard
features a bright LCD display with LEDs, giving users at-a-glance
insights into milk yield, flow rates, and milking times at every milking
point. It also allows operators to take immediate action, from sorting
cows to adjusting feed and managing milk separation protocols.
Finally, the Parlour Monitor touchscreen, positioned centrally in the
parlour, is an intuitive hub that empowers users to issue commands,
monitor performance, and manage cow-level settings, all from a single
screen.
Data that works as hard as the dairyman does
Apollo uses dashboards with easy to understand and powerful
data to make real time decisions dairymen can have confidence in.
Producers can monitor milk weights, flow rates, and milking duration in
real time, allowing them to identify patterns and catch issues before
they become problems. The system tracks performance at the unit, stall,
and shift level and can deliver summary reports grouped by lot numbers
or operator productivity. Apollo also includes diagnostic tools with
milking, stall, and tag reader report options. The report generator
makes and customizes the dairyman’s own reports.
Data filtering by group, pen, or milking stage adds an additional layer of precision, making herd and feeding decisions more effective. Whether optimizing reproduction, milking, sorting, or feeding Apollo provides data driven change. BouMatic understands that no two operations are the same, so Apollo was designed to interface with it’s own advanced herd management system HerdMetrix, but also with third-party herd management software, by offering standardized data exchange API’s.
Apollo by BouMatic delivers real-time insights and an easy interface anyone can use, from experienced herdsman to new team members. This simple and effective data entry is suitable for family farms as well as for commercial farms.
Gently, quickly, and completely in every milking
Apollo offers more than just a farm controller; it’s a
centralized hub for managing the entire milking process. A better life
for the cow is always at the forefront of BouMatic’s designs. By
delivering real-time insights and actionable data on every shift, stall,
and cow, it allows producers to catch health issues early, improve cow
productivity, and ensure cow comfort. The easy-to-use alarm lists also
find problem cows in a quick and efficient manner.
From features like Quickstart, vacuum delay, removal delay, claw drop - claw lift, and milk sweep settings to stall-specific reports, the system was designed to reduce stress for both animals and the people caring for them. By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining processes, Apollo helps reduce labour cost and restore work-life balance to the dairy; offering producers more time, more control, and more peace of mind.
Experience the Apollo advantage: availability
Apollo is available on the market immediately through the worldwide BouMatic dealer network.