In the UK, farmers have begun using the industry's first 3D scanning system to help detect changes in the physical condition of cows.

The essence of the system is that the scanner, being above the animal, evaluates its mobility and body condition.

Using visual monitoring, the system records data and its automated intelligence, detects changes in the mobility and weight of cows, even before they become visible to the human eye.

Unlike other technologies, this scanner of this system does not require any special environment, it can work in a normal room, which means that the cows are not aware of the assessment and their behavior remains natural.

The first Herdvision technology developed by Kingshay and Bristol Robotics Lab. began to test the dairy cooperative Arla.

Arthur Firnell, a farmer and an elected member of Arla's Board of Directors, said: “The systems that Arla farmers are currently experiencing give an idea of ​​the health of every single animal that you can only dream of.

Identification of early signs of change can have a positive effect on all aspects of an animal’s life, from the general well-being of cows to improved milk production, reduced drug requirements and increased birth rates. ”

Since the results will be obtained over time as a large amount of animal health data is recorded, the test will continue until a decision is made on the proven benefits of this type of technology.