Validating Ultra-Wideband Positioning System for Precision Cow Tracking in a Commercial Free-Stall Barn

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00027014%3A_____%2F24%3A10006093" target="_blank" >RIV/00027014:_____/24:10006093 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14223307" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14223307</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani14223307" target="_blank" >10.3390/ani14223307</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Validating Ultra-Wideband Positioning System for Precision Cow Tracking in a Commercial Free-Stall Barn

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning systems offer promising solutions for monitoring dairy cow behaviour, but their performance in complex barn environments needs a thorough evaluation. This study assessed the TrackLab 2.13 UWB system (Noldus) in a commercial dairy barn, focusing on its accuracy and reliability for tracking cow movements and detecting proximities. We tested the system using stationary and moving tags that simulated cow movement. Positioning reliability varied widely for stationary tags, with central barn locations performing best. Stationary and moving tags satisfactorily complied with the manufacturer&apos;s specified accuracy of 0.30 m. The systemaccurately detected 81.42% of cow proximities to fixed points, indicating its potential for studying social interactions and resource use. While challenges remain, particularly near barn perimeters, this UWB technology shows great promise for enhancing animal welfare monitoring and behaviour research in commercial dairy settings. These findings will help farmers and researchers utilise positioning systems more effectively, improving livestock management and welfare assessment.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Validating Ultra-Wideband Positioning System for Precision Cow Tracking in a Commercial Free-Stall Barn

Popis výsledku anglicky

Ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning systems offer promising solutions for monitoring dairy cow behaviour, but their performance in complex barn environments needs a thorough evaluation. This study assessed the TrackLab 2.13 UWB system (Noldus) in a commercial dairy barn, focusing on its accuracy and reliability for tracking cow movements and detecting proximities. We tested the system using stationary and moving tags that simulated cow movement. Positioning reliability varied widely for stationary tags, with central barn locations performing best. Stationary and moving tags satisfactorily complied with the manufacturer&apos;s specified accuracy of 0.30 m. The systemaccurately detected 81.42% of cow proximities to fixed points, indicating its potential for studying social interactions and resource use. While challenges remain, particularly near barn perimeters, this UWB technology shows great promise for enhancing animal welfare monitoring and behaviour research in commercial dairy settings. These findings will help farmers and researchers utilise positioning systems more effectively, improving livestock management and welfare assessment.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

40201 - Animal and dairy science; (Animal biotechnology to be 4.4)

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/QK1910242" target="_blank" >QK1910242: Eliminace rizikových faktorů zdraví a reprodukce dojnic pomocí využití automatizovaných systémů měření a sběru dat</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Animals

ISSN

2076-2615

e-ISSN

—

Svazek periodika

14

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

22

Stát vydavatele periodika

CH - Švýcarská konfederace

Počet stran výsledku

15

Strana od-do

1-15

Kód UT WoS článku

001363496400001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85210255538