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Automated monitoring of health and welfare of dairy cows in loose housing systems

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Responsible

Senior scientist:  Lene Munksgaard

Abstract

Partners

Genetics and Biotechnology
Technical University of Denmark
Danish Cattle Federation
Danish Cattle Research Centre
BlipSystems A/S

Description

The objective of the project is to develop a new competitive and robust monitoring device by use and development of methods from bio-, informations-, and communications-technology for early identification of cows with reduced appetite, lameness, and cows in heat based on automatic recoding of behaviour. The cross-disciplinary research makes it possible to develop a management tool to improve economy through increased health and welfare.

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Financing


Last updated: Tuesday 03 October 2006 -