Českomoravská Společnost Chovatelů

What Českomoravská Společnost Chovatelů does

Českomoravská Společnost Chovatelů (ČMSCH, a.s.) is a Czech joint-stock company designated by national and EU law as the central registry and breeding authority for farm animals in the Czech Republic. Headquartered in Hradištko with accredited milk analysis laboratories in Brno and Buštěhrad, ČMSCH maintains the Ústřední evidence hospodářských zvířat (Central Registry of Farm Animals) covering cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, deer, camelids, poultry, bees, fish, and rabbits; keeps breed books (Plemenná kniha) and the Central Registry of Breeding Animals (ÚRP); and runs accredited milk testing operations under ČIA accreditation with ICAR certification for performance recording. Its shareholder base comprises the Czech Ministry of Agriculture, the Support and Guarantee Agricultural and Forestry Fund (PGRLF), and the principal livestock breed associations (Czech Spotted, Holstein, Beef Cattle, Sheep and Goat, Pig, and the General Breeders Union).

The company's technology stack is built around the eSkot cattle management platform, the iGenetika.cz genetic database portal, the Přístup k datům z KU data access application (including Milk Profit Data analytics and Disease Diary modules), and integration with the official Portál farmáře on the eAGRI government portal. Supporting applications include BullSelector, Mating C, eSkotReporting, and breeding value assessment tools. ČMSCH distributes identification hardware from DATAMARS (electronic ear tags, boluses), Zee Tags, and ARDES, and provides sales, calibration, and annual certification for approximately 4,000 TRU-TEST portable milk meters deployed nationally; it also offers Caisley dry-method DNA sampling sets, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and the Genobanka genetic resource preservation service.

Revenue is generated through eight streams: animal identification product sales (catalog-priced ear tags, microchips, boluses, applicators), usage-based milk analysis (performance testing and commercial pricing), recurring subscription access to web applications and SMS alert services, managed genetic material storage (semen / Genobanka), distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals, professional breeding registry services, free field consulting tied to milk performance testing programs, and TRU-TEST equipment sales plus annual calibration contracts. Distribution combines self-serve digital ordering via web portals, field consulting through regional offices with scheduled consultant presence, sample collection routes from the two accredited labs, and channel partnerships with shareholder breed associations.

Name

Českomoravská Společnost Chovatelů

Legal name

Českomoravská společnost chovatelů, a.s.

Website

https://cmsch.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Českomoravská Společnost Chovatelů (ČMSCH, a.s.) is the Czech state-mandated central registry, breeding book, and milk analysis authority for all farm animal species, serving Czech livestock farmers, breed associations, and dairy processors through eSkot, iGenetika.cz, accredited labs, and identification hardware distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Breeding and Registry Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Identification, Traceability & Recordkeeping Services (Tagging, RFID) (AFAEALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genetic Testing & Genomic Profiling Services (Parentage, Trait Testing) (AFACAEAE), Livestock Identification & Recordkeeping Services (RFID Tagging, Traceability Setup) (AFACAEAH), Diagnostics & Laboratory Coordination (Sample Collection, Lab Liaison, Interpretation) (AFACALAE)

Keywords

• Animal identification services
• Livestock breeding registry
• Milk analysis laboratory
• Cattle herd management
• Farm animal registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hradistko

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animal Identification Products: Sale of ear tags, electronic chips, boluses, and applicator tools for animal identification across multiple species (cattle, sheep, goats, deer, camels, pigs, poultry, horses). Products include standard tags, electronic tags, and specialized identifiers with laser marking.
2. Milk Analysis Laboratory Services: Accredited laboratory testing for milk quality including fat, protein, lactose, somatic cells, urea, citric acid, and microbiological analysis. Services provided for both performance testing (KU) and commercial milk pricing purposes.
3. Data Access and Software Services: Subscription-based access to web applications including Přístup k datům, Milk Profit Data, SMS alert services (150-300 CZK/year), and eSkot reporting platforms.
4. Semen Storage and Genobank: Storage services for animal genetic material including semen storage and maintenance of genetic databases.
5. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Distribution of veterinary medicinal products to livestock farmers through registered customer accounts.
6. Breeding Registry Services: Registration services for breeding animals in the Central Registry (Ústřední registr plemeníků) including documentation and certification.
7. Field Consulting Services: Free field advisory services for dairy cattle farmers enrolled in performance testing, including on-farm visits and optimization recommendations.
8. TRU-TEST Equipment Sales and Service: Sale and annual calibration/certification services for TRU-TEST milk meters (approximately 4,000 units in Czech Republic). Price 437 EUR per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ČMSCH operates as the state-mandated central animal registry authority and breeding organization for the Czech Republic, providing mandatory animal identification (ear tags, microchips, boluses), accredited milk analysis laboratory services (fat, protein, somatic cells, microbiological testing), breed registry and pedigree documentation (Plemenná kniha), DNA origin verification, semen storage (Genobanka), and digital farm management platforms (eSkot, iGenetika.cz, Přístup k datům z KU). Customers include Czech livestock farmers across cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, deer, camelids, poultry, bees, fish, and rabbits as well as dairy cooperatives and breeding associations.

Product overview

Českomoravská společnost chovatelů (ČMSCH) operates as a multi-module livestock breeding management platform with a core offering of animal identification/registration services, breed registry management, milk testing laboratory services, and genetic analysis. The main platform consists of the eSkot application system (with eSkotReporting, BullSelector, and Přístup k datům modules), supplemented by the iGenetika.cz genetic database portal. Supporting services include ear tag and microchip identification products (Zee Tags, DATAMARS, ARDES brands), milk analysis laboratory services, field advisory services, Q CZ certification, semen storage (Genobanka), and veterinary supplies. The company integrates third-party equipment including TRU-TEST milk meters and Gallagher chip readers into its service ecosystem. Key product launches include the Mating C web application for Czech Spotted Cattle breeders, Caisley DNA sampling sets for cattle origin verification, and new microchip ordering systems for deer and camelids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evidence and Registration (Evidence a registrace) Central animal registry system managing breeder registration, facility operations, and maintenance of the central registry of farm animals (Ústřední evidence hospodářských zvířat), including JUT SEUROP carcass classification for cattle and pigs. Service is mandatory under Czech and EU law for all livestock farmers.
• Breed Book (Plemenná kniha) Breed registry services including stud book management, performance testing (KU), bull registration in Central Registry of Breeding Animals (ÚRP), and breeding value assessment for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and other livestock species.
• Milk Analysis (Rozbory mléka) Accredited laboratory milk testing services at LRM Brno and Buštěhrad, including composition analysis (fat, protein, lactose), somatic cell counting, milk quality certification (Q CZ), and yield-based pricing analyses for dairy performance testing and commercial milk payment.
• Ear Tags and Microchips (Ušní známky) Animal identification products distributed under Zee Tags, DATAMARS, and ARDES brands — including electronic ID (EID) tags, microchips, boluses, applicators, and readers — for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, deer, camelids, and game animals. DATAMARS products are ICAR-certified and ISO 11784/11785-compliant.
• Genetic Analysis (Genetické rozbory) DNA-based origin verification services for livestock (cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, deer), including Caisley sampling sets for dry-method DNA isolation from ear tissue, genotyping for breed purity, and parentage verification — offering higher DNA stability than traditional liquid media methods.
• eSkot Application Platform Comprehensive livestock management web platform including animal registration, performance data, reproduction tracking, eSkotReporting reporting module, and order management integration for cattle breeders; supports farm-level operational workflows.
• iGenetika.cz Genetic Database Portal Online genetic database portal providing access to genetic testing results, breeding values, and genomic information for livestock breeders across multiple species.
• Přístup k datům z KU Data Access Application Web application providing real-time access to milk performance testing data (LRM analyses, milk profit data, disease diaries, breeding records) for registered livestock farmers, including SMS notification services and the embedded Disease Diary (Deník nemocí a léčení) module.
• TRU-TEST Milk Meters TRU-TEST portable milk metering equipment for milk yield measurement and sample collection in dairy cattle, sheep, and goat performance testing — including annual calibration and certification services at approximately 437 EUR per unit; approximately 4,000 units deployed in the Czech Republic.
• Semen Storage and Genobanka Service Genetic resource bank service for preserving breeding animal genetic material, including semen storage for various livestock species, supporting national breeding program conservation goals.
• Veterinary Medicines Distribution (Veterinární léčiva) Distribution of veterinary pharmaceutical products and supplies available for order by registered livestock farmers through the ČMSCH portal (catalog-priced, login-gated ordering).
• Field Advisory Services (Terénní poradenství) Free on-farm consulting and advisory services for dairy cattle breeders enrolled in performance testing, applying milk analysis results and Milk Profit Data findings to optimize herd performance.
• MATING C Web Application Web application for Czech Spotted Cattle (český strakatý skot) breeders, providing breeding management and mating planning functionality.
• BullSelector Tool Bull selection tool for cattle breeders assisting in mating planning and breeding value comparison, currently available for Czech Spotted Cattle and Holstein breeds.
• Q CZ Milk Quality Certification Milk quality certification system for dairy farms meeting Czech and EU standards for dairy production quality and safety (Q CZ standard).

Quantifiable outcome

• Czech Republic officially recognized as IBR-free country (approved by European Commission)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerstvo zemědělství ČR (Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Agriculture as shareholder and regulatory oversight body. ČMSCH operates as the designated authority for central animal registry under ministry authority, implementing national agricultural policies.
• Podpůrný a garanční rolnický a lesnický fond, a. s. (Support and Guarantee Agricultural and Forestry Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural support fund as shareholder providing financial backing for breeding programs and agricultural development.
• Český svaz chovatelů, z.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Breeders Association as shareholder representing general breeder interests.
• Český svaz chovatelů masného skotu, z.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeef Cattle Breeders Association as shareholder and key partner for beef breeding programs.
• Svaz chovatelů holštýnského skotu ČR, z.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolstein Cattle Breeders Association as shareholder and key partner. Svaz chovatelů holštýnského skotu ČR is headquartered at ČMSCH address.
• Svaz chovatelů českého strakatého skotu, z.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Spotted Cattle Breeders Association as shareholder for dual-purpose cattle breeding.
• Svaz chovatelů ovcí a koz z.s. (Sheep and Goat Breeders Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheep and Goat Breeders Association as shareholder and key partner for small ruminant breeding programs.
• Svaz chovatelů prasat, z.s. (Pig Breeders Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPig Breeders Association as shareholder for pig breeding registry management.
• Unie chovatelů hospodářských zvířat, z.s. (Union of Farm Animal Breeders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm Animal Breeders Union as shareholder representing broader agricultural sector.
• ICAR (International Committee for Animal Recording)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational animal recording organization. ČMSCH holds ICAR certification for meat breeds and meat performance of Czech Spotted Cattle (2020), and participates in ICAR guidelines and conferences.
• Státní veterinární správa (State Veterinary Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomatic provision of milk test results from commercial milk samples for regulatory oversight.
• MilkCheck International ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational expert project addressing current challenges in dairy farming in Central Europe.
• Národní hřebčín Kladruby n. Labem (Kladruby National Stud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains the Central Registry of Stallions as designated authority for horse breeding records.
• Český institut pro akreditaci (Czech Accreditation Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssues accreditation certificates for ČMSCH laboratory operations in milk analysis.
• Plemdat, s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company for breeding database services, linked on ČMSCH website.
• DKU (related organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organization linked on ČMSCH website for breeding services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• DairyNZ: New Zealand dairy industry good body funding and operating milk recording (via CRV Ambreed/Minicomp), breeding research, and on-farm advisory services — comparable in dairy data and advisory scope though serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Lactanet (Canadian Dairy Network + Canwest DHI): Canadian dairy herd improvement organization providing milk recording, genetic evaluation, and herd management software — functionally equivalent to ČMSCH's milk analysis, Milk Profit Data analytics, and eSkot-style herd management offering.
• Holstein Association USA: US national breed association that maintains the Holstein herdbook, registration services, and genetic evaluation — directly analogous to ČMSCH's role as registry authority for Holstein and Czech Spotted cattle, including bull selectors and mating tools.
• VIT (Vereinigte Informationssysteme Tierhaltung w.V.): German cattle data center running national milk performance testing, breeding value estimation, and herdbook operations for German Holstein and dual-purpose breeds; a close analogue of ČMSCH's Přístup k datům z KU and breeding book services.
• ARSIA (Association Régionale de Santé et d'Identification Animales): Belgian animal health and identification agency mandated to maintain the national herd registry and traceability database — a near-direct functional match for ČMSCH's central animal registry and ear-tag distribution role.
• ICBF (Irish Cattle Breeding Federation): Ireland's national cattle breeding database operator, providing the herdbook, milk recording, and genetic evaluation services that directly mirror ČMSCH's core registry and KU functions in the Czech Republic.
• LKV Bayern (Landeskuratorium der Erzeugerringe für tierische Veredelung in Bayern): Bavarian regional milk recording association that operates accredited laboratories, sample collection logistics, and on-farm performance testing — directly parallel to ČMSCH's LRM laboratory network and field consulting services.
• CRV: Netherlands-headquartered cattle genetics and herd-book cooperative operating breeding value evaluation, milk recording, and AI/insemination services across Europe; comparable to ČMSCH on Holstein/Czech Spotted-equivalent herd improvement and data services.

Broad incumbents

• BRS (Bundesverband Rind und Schwein): German federal association covering cattle, pig, and sheep breeding, herdbook management, and performance testing for the German national herd — a broader incumbent analogue to ČMSCH's multi-species breeding authority role.
• AHDB (Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board): UK statutory levy board that historically ran dairy recording, breeding, and on-farm advisory services comparable in scope to ČMSCH's portfolio of registry, lab, and field advisory functions. (Levy-board/industry-body peer at national scale, not a single-product competitor.)

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cmsch.cz

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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