Register calves, record weights and keep your Logix records up to date. The right cattle management app should make that everyday work easier.
If your herd is registered with SA Stud Book, the first question is practical: how does the app work with Logix? The next is personal: will you and your team actually enjoy using it?
Our top pick is Veld AI for breeders who want a web app with direct Logix workflows and conversational help. BenguFarm is an established option for detailed farm recording. HerdMASTER is worth considering if your breed works with BREEDPLAN, with an important integration distinction below.
The three options, at a glance
We compared the integration, everyday workflow, genetic tools and pricing structure. Features and prices were checked on 5 November 2026.
| App | A good fit for | Logix connection | Pricing approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Veld AIOur pick for AI-assisted admin | Chat, documents and shared herd records | Direct imports and reviewed, supported uploads | From $29.99 USD/month |
| 2. BenguFarm | Detailed on-farm recording | Direct Logix file transfers documented | About $538.00 upfront for BEEF, then $76.42/year from year two |
| 3. HerdMASTER | Society and BREEDPLAN workflows | Confirm direct Logix support with LRF | Stud: about $589.45 upfront + $123.55/year, using LRF's 2025 list |
Veld AI
Manage your cattle. Talk through the paperwork.
Veld brings animal records, family trees, breeding plans and herd insights into one browser-based workspace. Its AI assistant works alongside your records, so you can ask a question, open an animal beside the conversation and work through the next step.
Think of it as a ChatGPT-style experience for cattle management, connected to the work on your farm. Share a calf's paperwork or a spreadsheet, explain what you want to do and review the details Veld helps prepare.
- Work directly with LogixConnect your authorised account, import animals and pedigrees, and review supported submissions from Veld. Premium and Ultra adds scheduled incoming checks and owner-approved birth upload jobs.
- Make bulk record keeping easierBring spreadsheets, photos and documents into an editable workflow. Check missing details before adding animals or preparing a submission.
- Ask in English or AfrikaansUnderstand your records, find an animal, organise herds or explore a breeding question in familiar language.
Family trees make recorded ancestry easier to follow. The breeding planner compares available pedigree and genetic evidence, while your farm team works from shared records using individual logins.
Pro starts at $29.99 USD/month with 250 monthly AI credits and 3 team members. Higher plans add more credits and AI capabilities. Prices are in US dollars, with applicable taxes at checkout.
Compare Veld plansBest for: breeders who want a simple starting point, AI help with admin and a broad set of herd tools in one web app. Logix submission availability depends on the record type and enabled permissions; it is a reviewed workflow.
Try Veld with your herdBenguFarm BEEF
BenguFarm covers detailed cattle recording, including reproduction, weights, health, movements and sales. Its published BEEF manual documents direct Logix file uploads and imports, including birth notifications, performance records and other supported transactions. BenguFarm BEEF · BEEF manual
Its separate Genetics module offers mating optimisation using breeding objectives, pedigrees and breeding values. That makes it worth a close look if you want dedicated mating optimisation alongside farm records. BenguFarm Genetics
The published South African BEEF price is R8,800, about $538.00 including VAT, with the first year's licence, support and upgrades included. The listed 2026 annual renewal is R1,250 per module. Genetics is listed separately at R4,650, about $284.29 including VAT, and requires a valid BEEF or SHEEP & GOATS licence. Published pricing
Best for: farmers looking for extensive conventional record keeping and an established direct Logix transfer workflow. Compare the modules and mobile options you need when calculating the total price.
HerdMASTER
HerdMASTER offers animal histories, pedigree navigation, breeding values, livestock recording and data import/export. LRF's published overview emphasises direct society and BREEDPLAN integration. LRF's HerdMASTER overview
For a Logix-first herd, check the connection before buying. The official material we reviewed establishes BREEDPLAN integration, but does not establish direct Logix support. General file import/export is not the same as a direct Logix connection.
LRF's linked South African price list is dated 2025. It lists the stud program at R8,383.90 excluding VAT, with R1,757.34 excluding VAT for annual support and licensing. That is approximately $589.45 upfront and $123.55 annually after adding 15% VAT. The list does not say whether the first annual fee is included in the purchase price, so confirm the first-year total with LRF. LRF's 2025 price list
LRF's September 2026 newsletter also announces an online HerdMASTER 6 rollout from the fourth quarter of 2026, with existing licences carrying over at no additional cost. Confirm which version and pricing a new purchase includes. HerdMASTER 6 announcement
Best for: breeders whose society and genetic evaluation workflow centres on BREEDPLAN. Ask LRF for a current South African quote and confirmation of the exact provider transfers your farm needs.
What do they cost in US dollars?
BenguFarm and LRF publish South African prices in rand. These USD estimates use US$1 = R16.3568 on 5 November 2026, as reported by currencyapi from SARB. BenguFarm's amounts include VAT. We add 15% VAT to HerdMASTER's prices for the USD comparison; its original rand amounts below exclude VAT. Exchange rates and future renewals can change. Conversion rate
BenguFarm: purchase once, renew annually
| Product or fee | Approx. USD | Published ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| BEEF moduleFirst year's licence, upgrades and support included | $538.00 | R8 800incl. VAT |
| Annual renewal2026 fee per base module, from year two | $76.42 | R1 250incl. VAT |
| Genetics add-onRequires a valid BEEF or SHEEP & GOATS licence; no separate annual fee | $284.29 | R4 650incl. VAT |
| Android MOBILE add-onRequires a valid base module licence | $145.51 | R2 380incl. VAT |
| iOS MOBILE add-onPurchased through the Apple App Store | $162.01 | R2 650incl. VAT |
BEEF plus Genetics costs about $822.29 initially. Adding Android MOBILE brings that to $967.79, or $984.30 with iOS MOBILE instead. At the listed renewal rate, BEEF alone totals about $690.84 over three years; BEEF, Genetics and Android MOBILE total about $1,120.63. These totals assume two renewals with no price increases. BenguFarm prices and inclusions
Other BenguFarm modules and discounts
SHEEP & GOATS, GAME and PIGS each have the same R8,800 base price. Buying BEEF and SHEEP & GOATS together reduces the second module to R5,850 (about $357.65), with a 2026 second-module renewal of R835 (about $51.05). The site also lists a first-module society-member price of R8,350 (about $510.49). Eligibility needs confirmation with the society or agent.
The initial purchase includes herd-data import from Logix, INTERGIS, BREEDPLAN or certain other farm software. Separate foreign-country prices are listed on the same page; the figures here are for South African buyers.
HerdMASTER: the published LRF price list
These are 2025 published prices, not a confirmed 2026 quote. The program includes two user licences and four databases. Annual support and licensing are listed separately.
| Product or fee | Approx. USD | Published ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Large Stock Stud programUpfront program price | $589.45 | R8 383,9excl. VAT |
| Stud annual support / licenceAnnual fee | $123.55 | R1 757,34excl. VAT |
| Commercial Beef programUpfront program price | $493.90 | R7 024,95excl. VAT |
| Commercial annual support / licenceAnnual fee | $91.81 | R1 305,84excl. VAT |
Smallstock, server and extra licence costs
| Product or fee | Approx. USD | Published ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Small Stock programAnnual support / licence: R1,305.84 excl. VAT | $493.90 | R7 024,95excl. VAT |
| Small Stock as a second programDiscounted second program | $303.67 | R4 319,22excl. VAT |
| Central Server setupUser setup and annual user fees are additional | $1,665.02 | R23 682,1excl. VAT |
| Server user setupPer user | $89.94 | R1 279,28excl. VAT |
| Server annual support / licencePer user, per year | $89.94 | R1 279,28excl. VAT |
| Additional computer licenceTwo user licences included with the program | $111.81 | R1 590,24excl. VAT |
| Additional databaseFour databases included with the program | $76.25 | R1 084,51excl. VAT |
The listed server upgrade deducts the amount already paid for the original program from the server price, then adds user setup. Ask LRF for the current quote and first-year licence treatment. Full LRF price list
Veld Pro at $29.99/month is $359.88 a year before applicable taxes. BenguFarm BEEF has a larger first payment but a much smaller annual renewal, and can cost less over several years. Veld's reason to choose it is its shared web workspace and AI-assisted workflows. The products have different features; these prices alone do not make them interchangeable.
Choose for the work you do every week
Start with the provider your society uses, then try the jobs that take up your time: registering a calf, finding a cow's history, recording weights and comparing a possible sire.
- Check the actual connection. Ask which records can be imported, prepared and submitted.
- Try it with your team. A feature is only useful if the people on your farm can use it comfortably.
- Compare total costs. Include the subscription or renewal, extra modules, taxes and currency.
- Keep your records portable. Check the export options before moving your data.
For an AI-assisted way to work with Logix and manage your cattle, we built Veld to be the place to start. Bring your records, ask your questions and see how it fits your farm.
Questions about cattle apps and Logix
Which cattle management app connects to Logix?
Veld supports connecting an authorised Logix account to import herd records, parent links and available breeding values, with reviewed workflows for supported uploads. BenguFarm also documents direct Logix file transfers. HerdMASTER's published integration information emphasises BREEDPLAN; ask LRF to confirm direct Logix support before choosing it for that purpose.
Can I bulk upload cattle records to SA Stud Book through Veld?
Veld helps prepare and review supported Logix submissions, including birth notifications from saved animal details. You can also review an official-format file. The required fields and Logix permissions depend on the record type. AI helps gather the information; the reviewed submission goes through your authorised account.
Can AI help manage Beefmaster and other cattle breeds?
Yes. Veld can help organise animal records, explain recorded traits and work through questions about Beefmaster, Bonsmara and other beef cattle. Its breeding planner uses recorded pedigrees and available breeding values. AI explanations do not replace official genetic evaluations or a breeder's judgement.
Is Veld cheaper than BenguFarm?
Not necessarily. Veld starts at $29.99 USD/month (or R499/month) before applicable taxes. BenguFarm's South African BEEF price is R8,800 including the first year's licence, followed by a listed 2026 renewal of R1,250 a year. At the guide's dated exchange rate, that is about $538 upfront and $76 a year thereafter. BenguFarm can have a lower lifetime cost. Compare the features, extra modules, currency and total over the time you expect to use it.
Does Veld replace my Logix account?
No. Veld gives you another way to work with your records and prepare supported submissions. Logix and SA Stud Book remain separate services. You need an authorised Logix account for the connection.
Less paperwork starts here.
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