Besoin/Défi :
Détection précoce des troubles (alimentaires, sanitaires…)
Objectif :
Suivi du poids sans tâche / travail supplémentaire
Description :
The Walk over Weighing is a weighing crate with less contention. It is composed of 2 weighing bars which ensure a dynamic weighing. This means that animals don’t have to stop to be weighed, the scale calculates the means of several weight.
Mise en place :
The scale must be positioned between two separate areas with a defined direction of travel through the scale (Example below).
Bénéfices attendus :
- Weight monitoring (At least one weight per week for each animal)
- Increase productivity (early detection of troubles)
- Gain of time (Less/No weighting session)
Prérequis et/ou limites :
- Have a flock management software
- Provide a learning time for animals
- Have “large”, accessible and flexible spaces
Analyse coût bénéfices :
Pays :
France
Production (ovin/caprin lait et/ou viande) :
Dairy and meat sheep
Type d’animal (brebis, chèvre, renouvellement, agneau, chevreau) :
Ewe
Source d’information :
Projet OtoP 3D : https://idele.fr/Otop-3D/