Healthy Heifer: precision solution to improve heifer rearing for increased productivity across the dairy sector
Lead Participant:
CAMBRIDGE ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Abstract
The proposed project will create a precision technology solution for dairy farmers, focused on optimising the rearing of heifer replacements. The project will focus on the following areas:
1. Integration of information from various sources including advanced sensing technology and farm records to obtain the full picture of individual animal condition.
2. A data analysis platform which will continuously analyse the data sources and provide appropriate real-time and automated health and performance flags to optimise intervention strategies.
3. A decision support system to optimise health and management protocols and quantify impact. This will be developed using expert advice from across the supply chain, including veterinary and animal science expertise.
1. Integration of information from various sources including advanced sensing technology and farm records to obtain the full picture of individual animal condition.
2. A data analysis platform which will continuously analyse the data sources and provide appropriate real-time and automated health and performance flags to optimise intervention strategies.
3. A decision support system to optimise health and management protocols and quantify impact. This will be developed using expert advice from across the supply chain, including veterinary and animal science expertise.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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CAMBRIDGE ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD | £169,640 | £ 118,748 |
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Participant |
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AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED | £79,798 | £ 79,798 |
INNOVATE UK |
People |
ORCID iD |
Stephen Burns (Project Manager) |