Closing data-gaps between calves and cows – Conceptualization of a specified sensor system for data acquisition in calf and heifer husbandry

Regler, F.; Ziegler, K.; Bernhardt, H.; Förster, T.; Hemmert, K.; Koch, C.; Sauerwein, H.

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“…In contrast to those previous attempts, the prototype developed in this project uses individual animal data recorded using a previously adapted state-of-the-art sensor network [39] for solid-based replacement recommendation. To evaluate the prototype's suitability, it was presented in several discussion rounds and assessed in an initial field test.…”

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Standardized Decision-Making for the Selection of Calf and Heifer Rearing Using a Digital Evaluation System

Regler,

Bernhardt

2024

Agriculture

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This study addresses the challenge of subjective remounting decisions in calf and heifer rearing, typically driven by the animal caretaker’s feelings and experience, lacking a robust data foundation. Key factors such as developmental delays, diseases, or rearing problems often go unnoticed or are forgotten due to the number of animals. To address this gap, an established state-of-the-art sensor network captures behavioral data during rearing, which is supplemented by manually collected data. This facilitates a novel decision network providing well-founded recommendations to the animal owner regarding whether to retain or cull an animal. The approach focuses on four key areas: colostrum supply, milk intake, weight development, and disease history during the rearing time of each individual, offering a transparent decision path for the use of each future cow. Introducing a standardized decision-making approach, the proposed approach enables an efficient, transparent, and targeted management strategy, contributing to the sustainable enhancement of the health and performance of calves and heifers. Additionally, it allows for the comparison of the growth trajectories of different animals over time. Notably, individual and transparent decisions can be made at each growth stage, enhancing the overall decision-making process in calf and heifer rearing.

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“…As Figure 1 shows, through specially developed sensors and adaptation of the sensor technology used for adult dairy cows, a state-of-the-art sensor network is established in the stable, and the development of calves and heifers can be documented entirely, closing this existing data gap [39].…”

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Standardized Decision-Making for the Selection of Calf and Heifer Rearing Using a Digital Evaluation System

Regler,

Bernhardt

2024

Agriculture

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Closing data-gaps between calves and cows – Conceptualization of a specified sensor system for data acquisition in calf and heifer husbandry

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Standardized Decision-Making for the Selection of Calf and Heifer Rearing Using a Digital Evaluation System

Standardized Decision-Making for the Selection of Calf and Heifer Rearing Using a Digital Evaluation System

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