Challenge

A family-run ranch operation managing 500+ head of cattle was tracking everything on paper and in disconnected spreadsheets. They lacked visibility into:

• Herd health and veterinary schedules
• Feed costs per head
• Profitability by animal group
• Seasonal cash flow trends

Solution

We built a simple, custom dashboard that:

1. Consolidated data from paper records into a single system
2. Automated reporting for weekly herd status and monthly financials
3. Tracked costs by animal group and feed type
4. Projected cash flow based on seasonal patterns

Outcome

• 30% faster monthly close process (from 2 days to half a day)
• Clearer profitability insights leading to better purchasing decisions
• Proactive vet scheduling reducing reactive emergency calls
• Improved cash flow planning for seasonal expenses

Key Takeaway

Ranchers don’t need complex software—they need clarity on what’s working and what’s not. Simple dashboards that answer key questions beat enterprise tools every time.