Why Herdwatch makes audit preparation easier

If you have already been recording your compliance events in Herdwatch, then the hardest part of audit preparation is already done. When an inspection or audit comes around, you can quickly generate the reports needed and send them directly to your email.

This makes it much easier to prepare for Bord Bia audits, Department of Agriculture inspections, and other compliance checks without having to sort through piles of paperwork.

How to run an audit report in Herdwatch

Herdwatch makes it simple to generate the reports needed for an audit or farm inspection.

Follow these steps:

• Tap the Remedy icon on the home screen
• Select Run a Report or Prepare for an Audit
• Choose the relevant audit type, such as Bord Bia Audit or Department Inspection
• Select the report you need, for example Remedy Usage Report
• Enter the time frame for the report
• Tap Run
• Select Email Me This Report

The report will then be emailed to you in PDF format, ready to be viewed on a computer or printed out for the auditor or inspector.

Making Bord Bia audits easier

Having records ready and organised can make a major difference during an audit. Instead of searching through paper records, Herdwatch allows farmers to produce exactly what is needed quickly and clearly.

Dairy farmer Paul Thompson from Mohill, Co. Leitrim described how using Herdwatch made his Bord Bia audit much more straightforward, with remedy purchase and usage records generated, emailed, and printed in a matter of minutes.

Stay prepared for inspections

Farm audits and inspections can feel stressful, especially when they are tied to compliance and farm income. The best way to reduce that pressure is to keep records up to date throughout the year rather than leaving everything until the last minute.

With Herdwatch, you can maintain accurate records as you go, helping ensure you are always in a better position when an audit date arrives.

Why digital records help

Digital records save time, reduce mistakes, and make it easier to find the information you need when you need it. This is especially important during inspections where clear, well-organised reports can make the process smoother for both farmer and auditor.

• Keep remedy purchases and usage records in one place
• Access reports quickly without manual paperwork
• Prepare for audits with less stress
• Maintain a clear record of compliance throughout the year

More than just audit preparation

Herdwatch is fully compliant with Bord Bia and EU quality assurance standards and helps farmers manage a wide range of farm records directly from their phone.

• Register calves
• Manage cattle movements
• Record medicine purchases and treatments
• Track heat detection and general farm tasks
• Access breeding, milk recording, and EBI/Eurostar data through ICBF integration

What the free plan includes

Herdwatch’s free plan gives farmers access to essential tools to get started with digital farm records.

• Download your herd from APHIS (NI), BCMS (UK), or Agfood (IRL)
• Record 5 calf registrations
• Record medicine purchases
• Record heat detection and general tasks

Take the stress out of audits

Preparing for an audit does not have to be stressful when your records are already organised. By keeping compliance information up to date in Herdwatch, you can generate the reports you need quickly and approach inspections with more confidence.