Validation of an Accelerometer Sensor-Based Collar for Monitoring Grazing and Rumination Behaviours in Grazing Dairy Cows

Validation of an Accelerometer Sensor-Based Collar for Monitoring Grazing and Rumination Behaviours in Grazing Dairy Cows

This study evaluated the accuracy of a sensor-based device (AfiCollar) to automatically monitor and record grazing and rumination behaviours of grazing dairy cows on a real-time basis. Multiparous spring-calved dairy cows (<i>n</i> = 48) wearing the AfiCollar were selected for the visual...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Wasim Iqbal, Ina Draganova, Patrick C. H. Morel, Stephen T. Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
AfiCollar
accelerometer sensor
grazing dairy cows
grazing behaviour
rumination behaviour
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2724

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