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13 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials
University of Strathclyde
Statistical interaction modeling of bovine herd behaviors
This research paper discusses the results of modelling and experimental mapping of cow movement, and a low-power communication protocol. The findings of the research supported the design of a communications protocol that is exploited by University spin-out Embedded Technology Solutions Ltd to deliver a cattle monitoring solution based on oestrus detection [Malachy Devlin, mdevlin@emebeddedtech.co.uk]. The system is part of a decision support platform that reduces operational costs: according to the National Milk Register, this amounts to circa £10k per annum for a 100 cow farm with a current installed base of 250 farms [Andrew Paine, AndrewP@NMR.co.uk].