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Aptimiz
Aptimiz is a solution for the automatic measurement of manual and mechanized working time considering the distribution by activity and by type of production.
- Dairy Goats
- Dairy Sheep
- Flock/Herd Management
- France
- Meat Sheep
- Sm@RT Solutions: Dairy Goat
- Sm@RT Solutions: Dairy Sheep
- Sm@RT Solutions: Meat Sheep
October 24, 2023
3D Imaging
A tool with 6 3D cameras can take a photo of the shape of part of the animal or the whole animal. The prototype is currently in the research phase, and algorithms are being created to estimate the weight and NEC of ewes. Other systems exist in other sectors.
Cameras
The viewing is in real-time, and the control can be on laptop, tablet, smartphone. There is a motion detection and on-demand recording, and it is possible to have infrared night vision and soundtrack.
Connected fences
When a power failure is detected, the battery is low or the device itself is broken, the service automatically sends a sms alert on the breeder’s phone. The user receives a proof of life every day to assure him of the proper functioning of the device.
Portable NIRS
It monitors the dry matter content of feed ingredients, improving the consistency of the rations. It checks the dry matter of forages in the field.
- Dairy Goats
- Dairy Sheep
- Ewe
- Grazing/Feeding
- Lamb
- Sm@RT Solutions: Dairy Goat
- Sm@RT Solutions: Dairy Sheep
- Sm@RT Solutions: Meat Sheep
September 19, 2023
Environmental station – Fan cooler
It allows to check the microclimate of the farm and move uniformly a higher air flow rate, which helps the animals to overcome unscathed the periods characterized by high temperature.
Milk flow meter
It displays easy-to-read individual data on milk yield, instant milk flow and milking time duration to simplify effective, daily flock management. Milk conductivity and temperature may be recorded too.
Portable somatic cell counter (Delaval DCC)
Monitoring mastitis and udder health management. It offers a rapid on-farm determination of somatic cell count. It allows you to detect mastitis at an early stage resulting in a cost effective control of mastitis and easier flock management.
Automatic feeders
Collecting individual feed intake animal data. Sheep are identified using their ear tags. If the animal is allowed access to a specific manger the gate goes down. The weight of the manger is measured before and after animal access and the weight difference is transferred to the central computer for analysis.
Norway Innovative farm: Usti Gard, Oppdal
Usti Gard, Oppdal, Norway Sheep Meat farm Other Innovative Farms
Tags: Innovative Farms, Norway
September 13, 2023
22nd May 2023 – 4th UK National Workshop & Farm Demo Day
4th UK National Workshop
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September 7, 2023
Pregnancy Scanning Ewes
Pregnancy scanning allows ewes to be scanned to diagnose pregnancy and expected litter size. This facilitates nutrition planning pre-lambing. Expected lambing date can also be predicted. A trained operator uses an ultrasound scanner and specially designed crate to quickly identify pregnancy and/or expected litter size. Ewes are marked to record litter size and EID recording may be used.
Sheep farm visit Oppdal with Agritech Cluster 23.March, 2023
Sheep farmer and farm manager Eivind S. Mjøen welcomes the Agritech Cluster group to his farm Together with researcher Lise Grøva, NIBIO, in the Sm@RT project we discuss technical solutions, needs, potential and gaps. Focusing on GPS tracking, drone and camerasolutions. Link to event: https://www.agritechcluster.no/aktiviteter/%C3%A5rssamling-i-agritech-cluster
March 20, 2023
Automatic Milk Feeder for goat kids
A milk replacer unit that mixes goat milk powder and water and warms it to a temperature that can be determined and regulated by the farmer.
August 2, 2022
Post-dried hay technology
After the cut, the grass is allowed to wilt for one day (or less) on the field and is then transferred to bunkers; these include a ventilation system from beneath which regulates the humidity of the air entering the bunker, and that leaving the bunker.
16th June 2022 – 3rd UK National Workshop & Training day (postponed from 25th May)
3rd UK National Workshop
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