Artificial intelligence is making its way directly onto dairy animals, with smart neck sensors emerging as a game-changing tool for real-time herd monitoring and precision farming. These wearable devices, fitted around cows’ necks, track key parameters such as body temperature, activity levels, feeding patterns, and overall health—enabling farmers to detect issues early and take timely action. (Deccan Herald)
In India, pilot deployments are already underway, with around 200 sensors installed across Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, covering both cows and buffaloes. The devices continuously transmit data to digital platforms, allowing farmers to monitor livestock remotely and improve decision-making on feeding, breeding, and health management.
The technology significantly reduces dependence on manual observation, which is often time-consuming and less accurate, especially in large herds. By leveraging AI and machine learning, these sensors can identify behavioral changes, predict illnesses, and send alerts—helping prevent productivity losses and reducing veterinary costs.
Experts note that such innovations are part of the broader “Dairy 4.0” shift, where IoT, automation, and data analytics are transforming farm operations into more efficient, predictive, and sustainable systems. As adoption scales, AI-powered wearables are expected to play a critical role in improving animal welfare, boosting milk yields, and enhancing overall farm profitability.
Source: Dairynews7x7 16 April, 2026 Read full article here
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