By measuring rumination frequency and duration, and ear tags can be used to accurately assess each individual cow or heifer's feed intake and monitor the general well-being of animals on an individual or group basis.
In addition, their ability to monitor how frequently and heavily cows are breathing also enables SenseHub tags and collars to be used to determine when animals are at risk of heat-induced stresses during periods of hot weather.
If elevated rates of respiration are detected, the SenseHub app automatically sends an alert to herd managers and their staff to warn them that the herd is in danger.
Armed with this knowledge, herd managers can then take action to protect the herd and reduce the impact of heat-related conditions, such as depressed feed intake, lower milk yields and reduced fertility.
Knowing which individual animals or groups of cows require additional attention during hot weather enables resources to be targeted to those animals most in need of help, ensuring productivity is maintained and giving time back to herd managers, their staff and their families.
