Using Acceleration Data to Automatically Detect the Onset of Farrowing in Sows

Using Acceleration Data to Automatically Detect the Onset of Farrowing in Sows

The aim of the present study was to automatically predict the onset of farrowing in crate-confined sows. (1) Background: Automatic tools are appropriate to support animal surveillance under practical farming conditions. (2) Methods: In three batches, sows in one farrowing compartment of the Futterka...

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Main Authors: Imke Traulsen, Christoph Scheel, Wolfgang Auer, Onno Burfeind, Joachim Krieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
farrowing
acceleration measurement
CUSUM control chart
management assistance
ear sensor
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/1/170

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