Case Histories
AI for animal welfare
Tasks
Artificial Vision
Industry
Livestock farming
Dairy farm
Food & beverage
Technologies
PROBLEM
The livestock sector is under increasing pressure to improve animal welfare while maintaining high productivity and efficiency. Ensuring the well-being of dairy cows is essential, not only for ethical reasons but also to optimize milk production and reduce veterinary costs.
Traditional monitoring methods rely on manual inspections, which are time-consuming, require skilled labor, and often fail to detect early signs of stress or disease. AI-powered digital solutions can revolutionize farm management by providing real-time data on animal health and behavior, enabling timely interventions and improving overall farm efficiency.
Starting point
A large dairy farm faced challenges in effectively monitoring the health and welfare of its animals. The traditional system relied on periodic evaluations by farm staff, who assessed factors such as locomotion, body condition, feeding patterns, and general behavior. However, this method was labor-intensive, prone to human error, and often led to late diagnoses of health issues, increasing veterinary costs and reducing productivity. The company sought an AI-based solution to enhance monitoring and reduce reliance on manual inspections.
Solution Implemented
To address these challenges, we implemented our AI-powered animal welfare monitoring platform, designed to continuously analyze dairy cows’ behavior and health indicators.
The system uses advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms to assess key parameters such as:
– Locomotion Score (LS): early detection of lameness through movement analysis.
– Body Condition Score (BCS): evaluation of body condition to optimize feeding strategies.
– Behavior monitoring: analysis of feeding, drinking, and resting times to identify behavioral anomalies.
– Anomaly detection: automatic alerts to farmers in case of potential health issues, thanks to continuous data analysis.
The platform integrates seamlessly with existing farm management systems, providing actionable insights through an intuitive dashboard. Farmers receive automated alerts and recommendations, enabling quick and effective intervention.
Results
Following the implementation of the AI platform, the farm experienced significant improvements in animal welfare and operational efficiency:
– reduction in undiagnosed lameness cases, improving mobility and milk production.
– lower veterinary costs, thanks to early identification of health issues.
– optimized feeding, with nutrition adjustments based on BCS data.
– increased farm productivity, with reduced labor costs and more efficient resource management.
By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, the farm transformed its approach to animal health management, shifting from a reactive to a proactive strategy.
We have compiled our technological solutions and an in-depth analysis of how AI is transforming the livestock sector in a white paper.
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