The Swiss Agroscope Institute, part of the Federal Office of Agriculture, is a driving force for sustainable development in the fields of agriculture, food and the environment, providing the scientific and technological basis for agricultural and environmental policy decisions as well as for the implementation of regulations.
As a collaborative representative of the Agroscope Institute, MSR has developed products that have been used in a variety of research, animal monitoring including breathing, walking, standing, lying and sleep behavior monitoring.
Cows expect to be well cared for. Are the cows in good condition? Are all the cows healthy? Are they kept in optimal conditions? In order to confirm the health status of the animals based on objective facts, the Agroscope Institute's Agrotechnology Department in Switzerland, together with the MSR team, equips the cows with the sealed and rugged MSR145 data logger.
How do I remember to chew?
The device is fixed to the hind legs of each cow and its three-axis accelerometer records the cow's movements. This method ensures that the animal's activity can be accurately monitored, allowing conclusions to be drawn about the cow's state of health, condition of life and the associated effects on milk production levels. Evaluation of the data can be carried out easily by computer.
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About Regurgitation
Regurgitation[1]Recognized as an important, non-invasive, measurable parameter for early detection of ruminant metabolic disorders[2]The traditional ruminant sensors have some disadvantages when used in barn areas. Traditional ruminant sensors have had some drawbacks when used in barn areas. The new ART Ruminal Sensor consists of a nasal strip sensor, a liquid filled tube, a pressure sensor, a data logger and software for analysis.
The MSR data logger records the chewing movements of the cow and transfers the data to a computer via a USB interface. The R language based learning software combines the individual's mandibular movements[3]The ART ruminant sensors are suitable for research and consultation purposes. The results of the validation show that these devices are very reliable and the agreement between optical and automatic evaluation is very high. ART ruminant sensors are suitable for research and consulting purposes.
Source: Excerpts from the article "Swiss Agricultural Research 2(2):60-65" published in 2011 by Franz Nydegger, Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART Institute, CH-8356 Ettenhausen; Lorenz Gygax, Center for Ruminal and Pig Rearing. Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART Institute, CH-8356 Ettenhausen; Wendelin K. Egli, MSR Electronics GmbH, CH-8472 Seuzach
[1] Regurgitation(fǎn chú): some animals eat after a certain period of time.Returning semi-digested food from the stomach to the mouth.Chewing again, a process that helpsImprove food digestion efficiency and nutrient absorptionThe ruminant is mainly found in some herbivorous animals of the order Artiodactyla, including cattle, sheep, deer, and camelids.
[2] Non-Invasive Measurable Parameters: are parameters that can be measured in theParameters measured or evaluated without any physical intervention or intrusion into the organismsThis means that the measurement process will be This means that the measurement processNot cause harm, discomfort or interference with the normal functioning of the organism.Measurement Measurements are usuallyThrough the use of non-invasive or non-contact techniques forThese include sensors, imaging, and electronic devices.
[3] Mandibular Movement: refers to the various movements of the mandible (also known as the jawbone or palate) within the oral cavity, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed by the mandibularMovement trajectory, force and speedThe study and evaluation were carried out on parameters such as
