Farm Animals

Cattle Transition Cow Monitoring Technology

Technology-enabled monitoring of transition dairy cows to identify disease early and improve welfare.

Key Facts

Automated bolus sensors monitor rumen pH, temperature, and motility
Accelerometers detect changes in lying and feeding behaviour indicating health problems
Machine learning algorithms identify cows at risk of metabolic disease
Early intervention significantly reduces disease severity and welfare impact
Return on investment from monitoring is positive through reduced treatment costs

Welfare Considerations

Technology-enabled monitoring of transition cows enables earlier intervention, reducing the duration and severity of welfare problems during this high-risk period.

What You Can Do

Encourage dairy farmers to adopt transition cow monitoring technologies
Advocate for welfare-focused precision farming in dairy standards
Support research into early disease detection indicators in transition cows