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Use of sensors (activity meters) in dairy herds

Level 1 - Basic Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about....

2. Background

3. Introduction

4. What do the activity meters/sensors consist of ?

5. How the sensors/activity meters measure and the systems work

6. How the sensors/activity meters measure and the systems work Cont'd...

7. Benefits of the sensor/activity meter in a dairy farm

8. Improved labor efficiency

9. Accurate record keeping and real time decision making

10. Reduced health issues and associated cost

11. Improved conception rate

12. Improved cow comfort

13. More productive and sustainable herd

14. More time to enjoy the farm, less time on the telephone

15. How long will it take to pay the cost of the system?

16. Which cow to use sensors

17. Questions to consider before purchasing an activity meter

18. Types of activity meters/sensor

19. Ear tag activity meters/sensor

20. Collar/Neck tag and activity meters/sensors

21. Leg activity meters/sensor

22. Rumen bolus sensors

23. Rumen bolus sensors Cont'd...

24. Milk activity meters in the milking parlor

25. Milk activity meters in the milking parlor Cont'd...

26. Milk activity meters in the milking parlor Cont'd...

27. Sorting gate activity meters/sensor