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Sensor system allows for more accurate cow management

The use of an ear tag sensor system for cow data collection is helping with the management of Sandy Mitchell’s 1,400-cow herd

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Sensor system allows for more accurate cow management

By using temperature and activity data collected by a cow ear sensor, Sandy Mitchell has been able to make improvements to cow management in terms of health, breeding and nutrition. He has also been able...

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