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Combination of indoor and outdoor data for improved farm management (CowData)

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Production processes

This project contributes to the research aim 'Production processes'. Which funding institutions are active for this aim? What are the sub-aims? Take a look:
Production processes


Project code: 2817ERA13H
Contract period: 01.09.2018 - 31.08.2021
Budget: 96,882 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: animal husbandry, data collection, animal nutrition, precision farming, digital world, Precision livestock farming, animal health, management planning, cattle

The project will start from an existing SQL-based database system, developed by the Belgian partner, integrating all data streams available in the ILVO dairy research barn. The first step in this proposal is extending this database with project specific sensor data. These data streams are (A) 3rd party applications already available at the dairy farm at Agroscope (Switzerland) and at Thünen Institute (Germany), (B) commercial FMIS available at the research farms at Agroscope (Switzerland) and at Thünen Institute (Germany), (C) new sensor or technology data coming from the dairy research farms at ILVO (Belgium), Agroscope (Switzerland) and Thünen Institute (Germany), and (D) new sensor or technology data coming from the beef cattle research farm at ILVO (Belgium). Based on these data existing algorithms will be further developed. The validation of the new models will then be done again on the research stations. Besides scientific publications, specific workshops are planned to transfer the gained knowledge into agricultural practice. At the end, there will be a user-friendly application to support farmers’ grazing management and monitoring of animal welfare.

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Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Business administration
  • Organic Farming
  • Computer science
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