AI-powered devices boost efficiency of dairy farm in Wuwei, NW China

Photos taken on May 7, 2023 show cows on a rotary milking machine at a dairy farm in Wuwei, northwest China's Gansu Province.

AI-powered devices have boosted efficiency of the farm, making animal monitoring and management more accurate. A monitoring necklace attached to each cow collects multiple data of the animal such as breath, rumination frequency, feeding situation and number of steps. These data are transmitted in real-time to veterinarians who can monitor the cows' milking and health conditions. Additionally, electronic ear tags provide a convenient method for identifying and managing individual cows, similar to giving each cow an ID.

A staff member works beside a rotary milking machine at a dairy farm in Wuwei, northwest China's Gansu Province, May 7, 2023.

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