Accurate oestrus detection in dairy cows reduces repeat interventions, stress, and welfare compromise from poorly timed reproductive management procedures.
Reproductive management in dairy cattle has significant welfare implications. Poorly timed inseminations, repeated rectal examinations, and hormonal synchronisation protocols all carry welfare costs. Precision oestrus detection through electronic monitoring reduces unnecessary interventions. Early pregnancy diagnosis allows timely management decisions. Cows with underlying metabolic or health issues often show poor fertility — addressing these root causes improves both welfare and reproductive performance. Treating fertility as a welfare indicator, not just a production metric, drives better outcomes.