Top Layer

Bottom Layer

Accelerometer

Microcontroller

Memory

Antenna

Voltage Regulato

r

CATTLE MONITORING

XY

XY

XY

CATTLE MONITORING

CATTLE MONITORING

(Source: Reed, S. 2008. Custom Wireless Sensor For Monitoring Grazing Of Free-Range Cattle. PhD Thesis. Oklahoma State University, USA)

Sensing data from steerSensing data from steer Sensing data from heiferSensing data from heifer

Time = 0 seconds Time = 1 second Time = 3 seconds Time = 10 seconds Time = 20 seconds Time = 34 seconds

CATTLE MONITORING

AUTOMATIC CATTLE FEEDER CONTROL

Creep Feeder for CalvesCreep Feeder for Calves

AUTOMATIC CATTLE FEEDER CONTROL

• RFID – Radio Frequency Identification– Not mandatory in most of the states in USA, but getting

more and more attention• Better cattle production management• Fighting for cattle rustling

– Types of RFID• Ear tags • Bolus• Microchip Implant• Tattoo

Biocompatible RFID ink

AUTOMATIC CATTLE FEEDER CONTROL