Monitored Alarm Systems

With diseases such as Foot and Mouth, TB, and of course Mad Cow still presenting a danger to cattle, it's of the utmost importance that farmers monitor the health of their animals, and immediately proceed to isolate any that might be showing symptoms. If you have a herd of over 500 cows, however, keeping track of individuals can be rather tricky. That's why scientists at England's Newcastle University have developed electronic ears tags, that they're trying out on a herd of test cattle... Continue Reading Cows check in for meals using electronic ear tags

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Tags: Agriculture, animals, agriculture, Newcastle University, pedometer, RFID

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