Dairy One, a dairy cooperative based in Ithaca, New York, has announced a new partnership with CattleEye Autonomous Livestock Monitoring. This new partnership will bring CattleEye's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered locomotion scoring technology to dairy farms in the United States.
CattleEye uses AI to automatically score the locomotion of dairy cows. This information can be used to identify cows that are at risk of lameness, which can lead to decreased milk production, increased culling rates, and higher veterinary costs. By identifying lame cows early, farmers can take steps to improve their welfare and productivity.
Dairy One is a leading provider of dairy farm management services. The cooperative's Integrated Farming Solutions team helps dairy farmers improve their profitability and sustainability. The partnership with CattleEye will allow Dairy One to offer its customers a new tool to help them manage the health and welfare of their cows.
Dairy One Director of Agricultural Management, John Gloss said that the cooperative is excited to partner with CattleEye to bring the innovative AI-powered locomotion scoring technology to its customers. He added that technology is a valuable tool for dairy farmers who want to improve the health and productivity of their cows.
CattleEye is currently available in Europe and the United Kingdom. The company plans to launch its product in the United States in early 2023.
The partnership between Dairy One and CattleEye is a significant development in the field of dairy livestock monitoring. The combined expertise of these two organizations will help dairy farmers improve the health and welfare of their cows, which will lead to increased profitability and sustainability.
In addition to locomotion scoring, CattleEye can also be used to monitor other aspects of cow health, such as body condition score, milk production, and heat detection. The company is also developing new features, such as the ability to track cow movement and identify social interactions.
The partnership between Dairy One and CattleEye is a sign of the growing importance of AI in the dairy industry. AI-powered technologies like CattleEye have the potential to revolutionize the way dairy farmers manage their herds.
By providing farmers with real-time data on cow health and behavior, AI can help farmers make better decisions about animal care and management. This can lead to improved animal welfare, increased milk production, and reduced costs.
Photo Credit: CattleEye
Categories: New York, Livestock, Dairy Cattle, Sustainable Agriculture