60 results about "Livestock management" patented technology

A method and system is provided in an adaptive framework for modeling livestock growth. The adaptive framework processes input data relative to livestock growth in an ensemble of one or more models and an artificial intelligence layer configured to select the most appropriate or primary model to optimize, predict, and recommend livestock feed operations based upon environmental, physiological, location and time variables within such input data. The adaptive framework also optimizes workflow by pen and by producer, based upon historical performance, gender and breed and the management practices of the producer.

A data processing system and method are provided in the form of a livestock management system for specifically managing feeding tasks for a group of animals within a designated location. The system and method incorporate a data processing function wherein comprehensive data is gathered and maintained on individual feed rations which are selectively used to feed a selected group of animals. Functionality of the management system and method include the ability to track amounts of ingredients used for each type of feed ration and any excess or surplus ingredients which may have been withdrawn from storage locations. The management system and method results in improved commodity inventory control to prevent waste of ingredients and to prevent potential cross contamination between different types of feed ration.

An intelligence livestock culturing system comprises an environment acquisition unit, an individual acquisition unit, a security acquisition unit, a signal processing unit, an automatic monitoring unit, a bus control unit, a remote control client and a remote control server, wherein the environment acquisition unit, the individual acquisition unit and the security acquisition unit are connected with the automatic monitoring unit through the signal processing unit, the automatic monitoring unit is connected with the bus control unit for controlling the bus control unit according to the received acquisition information, the remote control client and the remote control server are connected with the automatic monitoring unit through the network, and a remote control terminal employs a cell phone using Android system. The intelligence livestock culturing system employs intelligent control and has the advantages of easy operation and low power consumption. The intelligence livestock culturing system achieves the purposes of monitoring and regulating domestic animal individuals and entire culture region, reduces the manual operation and improves the management efficiency. The livestock management problems can be fundamentally solved. The behavior of each domestic animal individual is monitored, thereby increasing culturing efficiency and culturing income.

A livestock management system is provided that sorts animals for split-weight feeding based on a calculated median weight of a herd. The system includes a pen area partitioned into a first feeding area containing at least a first feeder, a second feeding area containing at least a second feeder, and a common watering area containing at least one waterer. First and second one-way gates are respectively provided between the feeding areas and the watering area allowing animals to pass from the feeding areas into the watering area. A walk-through scale has an inlet open to the watering area, and first and second outlets open to the first and second feeding areas, respectively. The walk-through scale has a sort gate for selectively directing animals into the first and second feeding areas based on a comparison of a detected weight of the animal and a calculated median weight of the herd.

The invention belongs to the technical field of livestock management, and discloses a livestock positioning monitoring system and method based on a LoRa technology. A livestock tag is arranged; the livestock tag transmits a livestock tag electric signal to a wireless relay gateway through a wireless LoRa network; the wireless relay gateway is connected with a public base station through a wirelessGPRS network; the public base station is connected with a data server, a monitoring host and a monitoring host / standby machine through data lines; and positioning information is transmitted to a client through an electric signal. According to the livestock positioning monitoring system provided by the invention, a full-wireless coverage mode is adopted to realize free networking, and equipment installation and distribution can be randomly configured; and system equipment is added quickly and simply, the livestock monitoring equipment accesses the internet through a mobile private network, andonline real-time monitoring of each monitoring unit on the remote client is achieved.

A data processing system and method are provided in the form of a livestock management system for specifically managing feeding tasks for a group of animals within a designated location. The system and method incorporate a data processing function wherein comprehensive data is gathered and maintained on individual feed rations which are selectively used to feed a selected group of animals. Functionality of the management system and method include the ability to track amounts of ingredients used for each type of feed ration and any excess or surplus ingredients which may have been withdrawn from storage locations. The management system and method results in improved commodity inventory control to prevent waste of ingredients and to prevent potential cross contamination between different types of feed ration.

A safety bypass gate is provided for use with a livestock management system having a sorting scale arranged between watering and feeding areas. The safety bypass gate changes from a closed position to an open position to provide an emergency exit from the watering area when a condition exists that prevents animals from passing over the sorting scale. The safety bypass gate includes a pair of pivoting gate members and a channel member that fits over the top edges of the gate members to secure them closed. The channel member is attached to a pneumatic actuator that uses air pressure to hold the channel member in its locked position, and a spring return that moves the channel member to its unlocked position upon a drop in air pressure. Springs bias the gate members from their closed positions to their open positions when the channel member moves to its unlocked position.

A confinement and feeding stall for livestock such as horses, cows and the like with side frames spaced so that an animal can stand comfortably but not turn around and narrow enough to prevent other animals from crowding into an occupied stall. A gate is provided at one end of the side panels and a rear closure member may be provided at the other end. The side panels and gate prevent the animal from reaching over or around the side frames to disturb adjoining animals in adjacent stalls. The side frames are connected by elevated top members and flat bottom members to form individual stalls and stalls linked in side-by-side relationship.

A method and system for managing livestock health in real-time is provided. The method and system analyze and detect anomalies in various livestock health-related parameters and provide a health management plan that includes nutritional recommendations for curing the anomalies. A method for manufacturing a livestock feed is also provided.

The invention discloses a LoRaWAN technology-based livestock monitoring and locating management system and belongs to the technical field of Internet of Things. The LoRaWAN technology-based livestockmonitoring and locating management system provides convenience for livestock management and disease prevention and monitoring. The LoRaWAN technology-based livestock monitoring and locating managementsystem comprises an LoRaWAN locating terminal, a monitoring sensor, more than 3 LoRa gateway node, a network server and a management terminal, wherein the LoRaWAN locating terminal and the monitoringsensor are worn by a livestock body and connected with each other, the LoRaWAN locating terminal is connected with every LoRa gateway node which is connected with the network server, and the management terminal is connected with the network server; the monitoring sensor and the LoRaWAN locating terminal are connected through a master control chip; the monitoring sensor, the LoRaWAN locating terminal and the master control chip are all powered by a battery power module, which is charged through a solar panel. The LoRaWAN technology-based livestock monitoring and locating management system saves additional hardware support as well as GPS (global positioning system) technology and is small in size and low in power consumption and cost.

The invention discloses a livestock breeding system based on the Internet of Things. The sensor group module includes a time sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an air quality detection sensor and a smoke sensor. The sensor group module is electrically connected to a control terminal. The control terminal is electrically connected with a livestock management module, an automatic feeding module and an automatic cleaning module, the input end of the control terminal is electrically connected with an image acquisition module, the output end of the control terminal is electrically connected with a data storage module, and the control terminal is connected to a data storage module through wireless The transceiver module signal is connected to the remote terminal. The invention uses the Internet of Things technology to collect and adjust the environment of the farm, automatically feeds the livestock and automatically cleans the livestock circle, reduces the number of times the breeding workers enter the breeding room, and reduces the bacterial infection brought back by the workers from the outside Livestock, resulting in the loss of farms.

A livestock management system is provided that sorts animals for split-weight feeding based on a calculated median weight of a herd. The system includes a pen area partitioned into a first feeding area containing at least a first feeder, a second feeding area containing at least a second feeder, and a common watering area containing at least one waterer. First and second one-way gates are respectively provided between the feeding areas and the watering area allowing animals to pass from the feeding areas into the watering area. A walk-through scale has an inlet open to the watering area, and first and second outlets open to the first and second feeding areas, respectively. The walk-through scale has a sort gate for selectively directing animals into the first and second feeding areas based on a comparison of a detected weight of the animal and a calculated median weight of the herd.

The invention discloses a wearable positioning device for realizing convenient livestock management, wherein the wearable positioning device belongs to the technical field of electronic information. The wearable positioning device comprises a central processor in electrical and bidirectional connection with a data acquisition system. The data acquisition system consists of a livestock information acquisition sub system and an environment information acquisition sub system. The central processor is in electrical and bidirectional connection with a data analysis system; and the data analysis system includes a livestock information processing sub system and an environment data analysis sub system. Compared with the existing common livestock wearable device, the provided wearable positioning device having a simple structure can be operated conveniently. The information detection and acquisition system is added based on the existing livestock wearable device; and thus while the livestock is localized, information including distances between the livestock and livestock group, the body surface temperatures of the livestock, and the serial number tags of the livestock can be collected, so that the livestock management system can be assisted in livestock management.

The physiological regulation of intake, growth and energy partitioning in animals is under the control of multiple genes, which may be important candidates for unraveling the genetic variation in economically relevant traits in beef production. The present invention relates to the identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the bovine gene encoding mitochondrial transcription factor A (“TFAM”) and their associations with economically relevant traits in beef production. The invention further encompasses methods and systems, including network-based processes, to manage the SNP data and other data relating to specific animals and herds of animals, veterinarian care, diagnostic and quality control data and management of livestock which, based on genotyping, have predictable meat quality traits, husbandry conditions, animal welfare, food safety information, audit of existing processes and data from field locations.

A livestock management system is provided that spray marks animals for sorting or market weight selection. The system includes a pen area partitioned into a feeding area containing at least one feeder and a common watering area containing at least one waterer. A walk-through scale has an inlet open to the watering area and an outlet open to the feeding area. The walk-through scale has a weighing device that determines if the animal is within the specified set weight for marking. The weighing device determines the weight of the animal as the animal center of mass crosses the center of the weighing platform. The system allows spray marking of the animal to be done in a stress free environment that improves overall growth potential.

A herd management system for monitoring and managing the movements of animals within a herd comprises a user interface for defining one or more virtual fences for each to comprise a paddock, a plurality of wireless tags affixed to the monitored animals, and a network server for managing communications between the user interface and wireless communication with the tags. The tags include devices for stimulating the animal to move as desired by the herd management system, including staying within a paddock or moving from one paddock to another as guided by the system.

The invention relates to a livestock management method based on the Internet of Things. The method comprises the following steps: (1) mounting a detection device on the neck and / or ear and / or tail of the livestock; (2) obtaining livestock growth data information obtained by the detection device, wherein the growth data information comprises a body temperature, an activity time, a heart rate and a pH value; (3) performing variable screening on the growth data information, and performing make indexes being dimensionless; (4) performing clustering analysis by using a spectral clustering method to judge the growth stage type of the livestock; and (5) selecting and calling a solution corresponding to the step (4), and outputting a data information result and the solution to a user terminal for display and check. The growth stages of the livestock are counted and analyzed by using the big data Internet of Things means, thereby providing data support with scientific explanation for the farmers (i.e. users), which does not takes time and effort like the traditional farming methods, but also makes the analysis results be more scientific.

The invention discloses an electronic fence device used for a livestock management system and convenient for installation, and belongs to the technical field of electronic information. The electronic fence device comprises a central processing system which is bidirectionally and electrically connected with an image acquisition system, a livestock raising positioning system, an alarm system, a display system and a remote monitoring system. Cameras installed on the movement field of the livestock can be acquired through the image acquisition system so that the movement information of the livestock can be acquired. The image information and the position information of the livestock can be displayed on a display screen by the display system. The geographic position information of the livestock is acquired to be compared with the set position information. When the position exceeds the set position, an alerter also alarms, real-time monitoring of the livestock can be realized through the remote monitoring system and the problem of movement of the livestock outside the range can be solved through the mode of alarm and artificial intervention Besides, a virtual electronic fence can be flexibly changed through coordinates so that the cost is relatively low.

A voice controlled virtual assistant usable by livestock management or workers is disclosed. Information received via a cloud connected device can include veterinary related questions, curated answers, or access to individual animal health records. The animal support system can actively provide information derived from information received through the cloud connected device, including warnings derived from audio monitoring of animal condition. In some embodiments, the cloud connected device can interact with additional sensors that monitor animal condition, capture animal images, or provide electronically available animal tag identification or sensor information.

The physiological regulation of intake, growth and energy partitioning in animals is under the control of multiple genes, which may be important candidates for unraveling the genetic variation in economically relevant traits in beef production. The present invention relates to the identification of a single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the bovine genes encoding leptin, corticotropin-releasing hormone, and mitochondrial transcription factor A and their association with the economically relevant traits of dairy form and productive life. The invention further encompasses methods and systems, including network-based processes, to manage the SNP data and other data relating to specific animals and herds of animals, veterinarian care, diagnostic and quality control data and management of livestock which, based on genotyping, have predictable meat quality traits, husbandry conditions, animal welfare, food safety information, audit of existing processes and data from field locations.

[Object] A livestock management system according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a stay determination unit.The stay determination unit determines, on the basis of data regarding a plurality of individual identification signals transmitted from a transmission apparatus that is attached to a livestock animal and transmits the individual identification signal made corresponding to the livestock animal, whether or not the livestock animal is staying within a target region corresponding to the individual identification signal.

The invention provides a livestock breeding management system, which relates to the field of automated breeding electronic system. The livestock breeding management system comprises a production management system, and the production management system comprises a first controller, a consumption data collection device, an industrial control computer and a background server. The first controller establishes communication connection with the consumption data collection device and the industrial control computer respectively, and the background server establishes communication connection with the industrial control computer. The livestock management and breeding system can collect the consumption data information in the breeding management process through the consumption data information collecting device, By sending the first controller to the backstage server, the breeding manager can observe the consumption data information in real time and intuitively through the user terminal connectedwith the backstage server, without manual recording, thus saving certain time cost and human cost, and having strong practicability.

The invention, which belongs to the technical field of electronic information, discloses a boundary setting system in a livestock management system. The boundary setting system comprises a central processor in bidirectional and electrical connection with a boundary monitoring system, a livestock positioning system, and an alarming system; the alarming system is in bidirectional and electrical connection with an alarm removing system. An infrared receiving chip is arranged at a tag of an ear of a domestic animal. When the domestic animal passes by an internal boundary line and goes out, no alarm signal is sent out; and the alarming is not started until the animal goes beyond an external boundary line. Therefore, only when the domestic animal goes out of the range delimited by the external boundary line is manual intervention required for the animal management. A signal receiver is arranged at the internal boundary line; and an RFID tag is arranged at the tag of the ear of the domestic animal. When the domestic animal moves inwardly into the delimited range, the signal receives does not receive an RFID tag signal until the animal goes across the internal boundary line and the alarm removes. Therefore, the false alarm operation can be avoided; the cost is low; and the system can be used conveniently.

The invention provides a livestock breeding management system based on an unmanned aerial vehicle. The livestock breeding management system comprises a plurality of Internet of Things sensors arrangedin a livestock breeding area, the unmanned aerial vehicle and a cloud platform. The Internet of Things sensor is used for detecting sound information of an area where the Internet of Things sensor islocated; Wherein a machine vision module, a wireless transmission module and a flight control module are carried on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the machine vision module and the wireless transmission module are respectively connected with the flight control module; The wireless transmission module is in wireless connection with the cloud platform; The Internet of Things sensor is wirelesslyconnected with the cloud platform; the acquired sound information and the position information of the Internet of Things sensor are transmitted to the cloud platform; the cloud platform processes thesound information; The wireless transmission module identifies the sound of the animal, if the sound is abnormal, a notification and position information of the Internet of Things sensor are sent to the flight control module through the wireless transmission module, the flight control module controls the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly to an abnormal sound generation place after receiving the notification, and the machine vision module carries out photographing and video recording and wirelessly transmits image information to the cloud platform.

A method and system is provided in an adaptive framework for modeling livestock growth. The adaptive framework processes input data relative to livestock growth in an ensemble of one or more models and an artificial intelligence layer configured to select the most appropriate or primary model to optimize, predict, and recommend livestock feed operations based upon environmental, physiological, location and time variables within such input data. The adaptive framework also optimizes workflow by pen and by producer, based upon historical performance, gender and breed and the management practices of the producer.

The invention discloses a punching device suitable for livestock management and a use method thereof, which relates to the technical field of livestock management. The punching device comprises a ringbuckle, a silicone pad arranged in the ring buckle, a connecting plate installed at one end of the ring buckle, and a tag plate used for installing an RFID tag and an anti-counterfeit tag. The use method of the card punching device is that the card punching device is installed on the livestock and poultry, a scanning channel and a card reader are arranged in the livestock and poultry breeding farm, RFID tag information is automatically collected through the card reader, the daily access situation of each livestock and poultry is grasped, and the information is stored to a server for scientific management. The invention has the beneficial effect that the device can be conveniently installed on livestock and poultry, and the information in the anti-counterfeit label on the device can be collected, thereby facilitating the scientific management of livestock and poultry, and the anti-counterfeit label can be used for anti-counterfeit and traceability.

The invention relates to a livestock management method, device and system and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that livestock information is collected; importing the livestock information into an electronic product code of an electronic ear tag of the corresponding livestock, and storing the livestock information into an inventory system; collecting livestock information in the electronic ear tag of each livestock in a preset time range, and determining target livestock information; and if the number of livestock in the target livestock information is different from the total number of livestock, performing difference early warning. The problems that in the prior art, livestock number counting is difficult after livestock grazing, and livestock loss cannot be found in timeare solved.