LKV Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-HolsteinLKV Schleswig-Holstein supports dairy farms in the north with milk performance testing, consulting and herd management and contributes this experience to the RDV.
1,974 farms
280,744 dairy cows
Digitalizing together
Creating more value from data together
The RDV (Cattle Data Association) is one of the largest cattle-data networks in Europe. More than 39,000 dairy farmers in Germany and Austria rely on our database and software solutions every day. What began as a purely database-based system has developed over the past 25 years into a comprehensive system for herd and health management, milk production and breeding.
RDV GmbH organizes collaboration in various working groups. Experts from all shareholder organizations contribute their expertise in IT, milk performance testing and animal health.
Developed together
More than 90 percent of the IT programs in use are developed jointly within the RDV.
Adaptable to regional needs
Decentralized databases enable shared standards while also taking regional characteristics into account.
Connected together
Rooted regionally in Germany and Austria
The RDV is supported by five strong shareholders. They contribute their regional experience, professional expertise and specific requirements to the joint developments.
Schleswig-Holstein
State Control Association
Schleswig-Holstein e.V.
LKV Schleswig-Holstein supports dairy farms in the north with milk performance testing, consulting and herd management and contributes this experience to the RDV.
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North Rhine-Westphalia
West Milk Recording Association e.V.
The West Milk Recording Association supports farms in the western German dairy region with reliable data collection, testing services and expert consulting.
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Baden-Württemberg
State Association of Baden-Württemberg for Performance and Quality Testing in Animal Breeding e.V.
LKV Baden-Württemberg supports farms in the southwest with performance testing, consulting and herd management and contributes to shared standards.
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Bavaria
State Committee of Producer Rings for Animal Production in Bavaria e.V.
LKV Bavaria is one of the largest state associations and provides extensive testing, consulting and data services for cattle farming in Bavaria.
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Austria
ZuchtData
ZuchtData is responsible for central cattle-data processing and breeding value estimation in Austria and is a partner in the cross-border RDV.
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West Milk Recording Association
North Rhine-WestphaliaThe West Milk Recording Association supports farms in the western German dairy region with reliable data collection, testing services and expert consulting.
2,790 farms
316,923 dairy cows
LKV Baden-Württemberg
Baden-WürttembergLKV Baden-Württemberg supports farms in the southwest with performance testing, consulting and herd management and contributes to shared standards.
3,680 farms
256,814 dairy cows
LKV Bavaria
BavariaLKV Bavaria is one of the largest state associations and provides extensive testing, consulting and data services for cattle farming in Bavaria.
14,618 farms
873,972 dairy cows
ZuchtData
AustriaZuchtData is responsible for central cattle-data processing and breeding value estimation in Austria and is a partner in the cross-border RDV.
16,868 farms
437,621 dairy cows
Facts & figures
A strong data foundation
A strong data foundation
for cattle farming
+
Dairy farmers from Germany and Austria
use the RDV IT solutions.
2 million+
live cows are recorded through the
RDV systems.
As of 2025
24/7
Data operations for up-to-date
information, analyses and
applications in everyday work.
For our farmers · What drives us
Data creates value.
Our goal and task is to make the work of farmers easier. With RDV applications, you manage your herd digitally, efficiently and with the future in mind. Our innovative apps and databases enable centralized data entry – directly in the barn via smartphone or tablet. You benefit from real-time analyses, monthly reports and benchmarks at any time. Whether breeding, health or milk quality – our practical tools support you every step of the way. Built on a powerful database, we ensure data security and flexibility at regional level.
Modern solutions for your dairy farm.
IT solutions
Data, software and analysis
Reliable data for sound decisions
The RDV connects data collection on farms with secure processing, shared standards and practical digital solutions.
01
Collect data
Animal, performance, health and farm data is collected through the participating organizations and applications.
02
Process securely
The data is checked, maintained and stored in the decentralized databases of the shareholder organizations.
03
Connect systems
Shared structures and interfaces enable secure and reliable data exchange.
04
Use in practice
Analyses, reports and digital applications support daily work in herd management, animal health and breeding.
Grown together
From the first database to the cross-border network
2000
The first RDV version goes into operation.
2007
The first version of RDV Herd Manager goes online.
2014
The first mobile version of Herd Manager becomes available for iOS and Android.
2020
The RDV becomes a founding member of iDDEN.
Before 2000
Cooperation begins between LKV Bavaria and ZuchtData in Austria.
2002
LKV Baden-Württemberg joins the association.
2003
RDV GmbH is founded in Munich.
2008
LKV Schleswig-Holstein joins the RDV.
2015
The West Milk Recording Association completes today’s RDV.
Today
The RDV is one of the largest cattle-data networks in Europe.
The RDV can now look back on more than 25 years of cooperation. This creates trust, continuity and a shared understanding of the changing requirements of dairy farming.
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