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A machine vision system to predict individual cow feed intake of different feeds in a cowshed

Animal, 2022
Data on individual feed intake of dairy cows, an important variable for farm management, are currently unavailable in commercial dairies. A real-time machine vision system including models that are able to adapt to multiple types of feed was developed to
M. Saar, Y. Edan, A. Godo, J. Lepar, Y. Parmet, I. Halachmi   +5 more
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Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows: Part 1. How to Distinguish between Non-Lame and Lame Cows Based on Differences in Locomotion or Behavior

Animals, 2015
Due to its detrimental effect on cow welfare, health and production, lameness in dairy cows has received quite a lot of attention in the last few decades—not only in terms of prevention and treatment of lameness but also in terms of detection, as early ...
Annelies Van Nuffel, Ingrid Zwertvaegher, Liesbet Pluym, Stephanie Van Weyenberg, Vivi M. Thorup, Matti Pastell, Bart Sonck, Wouter Saeys   +7 more
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Estimating Amino Acid Requirements in Real-Time for Precision-Fed Pigs: The Challenge of Variability among Individuals

Animals, 2021
This study aimed to measure protein deposition (PD) in pigs fed with daily tailored diets where either dietary lysine (Lys) or threonine (Thr) were provided at independent levels (ignoring an ideal ratio).
Aline Remus, Luciano Hauschild, Marie-Pierre Létourneau-Montminy, Candido Pomar   +3 more
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Precision livestock farming for pigs [PDF]

Animal Frontiers, 2017
sponsorship: This paper is based upon experience from and research within the EU-PLF project. This project has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no. 311825. (European Union|311825)
Vranken, Erik, Dries, Berckmans
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Using precision livestock farming for dairy herd management

Czech Journal of Animal Science, 2023
The aim of this study was to validate selected precision livestock farming (PLF) methods of nutrition and feeding management of high-yielding Holstein dairy cows. In a feeding trial with 36 dairy cows, the effect of replacing 0.1 kg of sodium bicarbonate
Radko Loučka, Filip Jančík, Dana Kumprechtová, Veronika Koukolová, Petra Kubelková, Yvona Tyrolová, Alena Výborná, Miroslav Joch, Václav Jambor, Hana Synková, Soňa Malá, Jan Nedělník, Jaroslav Lang, Petr Homolka   +13 more
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Automated Systems for Estrous and Calving Detection in Dairy Cattle

AgriEngineering, 2022
Purpose: The objective of this review is to describe the main technologies (automated activity monitors) available commercially and under research for the detection of estrus and calving alerts in dairy cattle.
Camila Alves dos Santos, Nailson Martins Dantas Landim, Humberto Xavier de Araújo, Tiago do Prado Paim   +3 more
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Diffusion of precision livestock farming technologies in dairy cattle farms

animal, 2022
The rising global demand for animal products and the growing public concerns about the environment and animal welfare require dairy farms to improve their efficiency and apply more sustainable farming systems. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) could represent a valuable support in addressing these challenges.
Bianchi, M C, Bava, L, Sandrucci, A, Tangorra, F M, Tamburini, A, Gislon, G, Zucali, M   +6 more
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Precision livestock farming

Precision livestock farming (PLF) concerns the use of sensor technology to monitor the lives of livestock animals continuously and in real-time, with the purpose to manage livestock welfare, health, productivity as well as environmental impact of the livestock sector. The current development of PLF technologies provides a new and innovative opportunity
Larsen, Mona Lilian Vestbjerg, Pedersen, Lene Juul, Norton, Tomas   +2 more
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Quercetin Protects Blood–Brain Barrier Integrity via the PI3K/Akt/Erk Signaling Pathway in a Mouse Model of Meningitis Induced by Glaesserella parasuis

Biomolecules
Glaesserella parasuis (G. parasuis) causes serious inflammation and meningitis in piglets. Quercetin has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activities; however, whether quercetin can alleviate brain inflammation and provide protective effects during G.
Peiyan Sun, Yaqiong Yang, Linrong Yang, Yuanzhuo Qian, Mingxia Liang, Hongbo Chen, Jing Zhang, Yinsheng Qiu, Ling Guo, Shulin Fu   +9 more
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Precision livestock farming: an overview on the application in extensive systems

Italian Journal of Animal Science
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) represents a significant evolution in the livestock sector, promising to transform farms management improving production efficiency and sustainability, products quality, working conditions and animal welfare.
Gloria Bernabucci, C. Evangelista, Pedro Girotti, Paolo Viola, Raffaello Spina, Bruno Ronchi, U. Bernabucci, L. Basiricò, L. Turini, A. Mantino, Marcello Mele, R. Primi   +11 more
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