We put Fitbits on our cows! They're not exactly Fitbits (they're actually Allflex) but they do a lot of the same things.
They track:
Activity level - If she isn't moving around as much, it tells us that she might not be feeling right. This way we can check her even BEFORE she gets sick.
Rumination - If she's not eating as much, it could mean something is wrong or the feed isn't agreeing with her.
Other points:
AI - Not artificial intelligence...artificial insemination. By tracking her activity, we can see when she's ready to be bred.
Sort gate - You can set up the gate to automatically sort them by their collars into different areas.
Tools - It's all set up the software on our phones and computer. Everything is tracked to make sure that we have eyes on our cows and are using tools to provide them with the best quality care possible.
I've worn a Fitbit for six years. It's probably high time that our cows have them too!
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