Optimizing feed for Dairy cattle with the help of Manure Monitoring

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

R.W.H. van Nieuwenhuizen Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

Bas Flipsen Circular Product Design - IDE (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering
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NIRS Manure Feed effiency Cow
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Published Date

22-04-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

To improve efficiency, dairy farmers monitor the inputs and outputs of their cows based on data collected by sensors. Currently the main sources for this data are the given food and information about the milk (composition and volume). This data helps the farmer make better decisions regarding animal welfare and feeding practices. However, one of the outputs of the cow is currently not monitored, namely the manure.

A system that monitors herd manure data in a barn using sensor technology was proposed. It should give the farmer interpreted feedback enabling him to have more control over farm efficiency both financially and ecologically.