Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an efficient animal identification technology that uses radio waves to identify and track animals. RFID systems consist of transponders attached to animals, transceivers to read the transponders, and a computer system to store identification data. RFID ear tags, rumen boluses, and microchips implanted under the skin are common methods to attach transponders to animals. RFID technologies help automate dairy farm operations like weighing, milking, and health monitoring of individual animals. Standards like ISO 11784 and 11785 regulate RFID frequencies and transponder coding to ensure compatibility worldwide.
Traceability, the ability to follow the movement of livestock or food from one point in the supply chain to another, is making the agriculture industry stronger and more competitive while delivering food safety benefits to both domestic and international markets.
There are three components of livestock traceability: Premises Identification, Animal Identification & Animal Movement. These components help reduce response times and allow for a quicker containment or rescue of animals in a disease outbreak, technological disaster like a release of chemicals from an accident, or natural emergency such as a fire or flood.
We at Folio3 understand how livestock traceability increases consumer confidence and significantly reduces the recall impacts when you have health and movement records for each animal available. Our web-based and mobile based livestock traceability software can save you time and money, while satisfying the needs of all members of your supply chain.
Here are the benefits of our livestock traceability software:
- Instant access to any animal’s history of movements and health records
- Complete flow of information from cow calf to feedlot to the food packing sector
- Increased value of your product and profitability.
- Assurance of quality meat to consumers around the world.
- Reduction in recall impact incase of a disease outbreak.
- Integration capabilities will forward and backward members of the supply chain
Animal welfare is a complex and multi-faceted subject with scientific, ethical, economic, cultural, social, religious, and political dimensions. It is attracting growing interest from civil society and is one of the priorities of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The guiding principles which inform the World Organisation for Animal Health’s work on the welfare of terrestrial animals include the ‘Five Freedoms’. Developed in 1965, and widely recognised, the five freedoms describe society’s expectations for the conditions animals should experience when under human control, namely:
Freedom from hunger, malnutrition, and thirst, Freedom from fear and distress, Freedom from heat stress or physical discomfort, Freedom from pain, injury, and disease, and Freedom to express normal patterns of behavior. According to the Terrestrial Code, animal welfare means ‘the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies.’
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Livestock Identification by Dr Deep...Dr.Deepak Upadhyay
Apart from the traditional methods of livestock identification, which are mainly questioned by the animal welfare societies, the state of art method of livestock identification has been described here in Indian context.
Record keeping is a necessary element of good dairy management.
With no written records, farmers have to depend on their memory while making decisions regarding their farm practices.
Record keeping starts from Birth till death .
Transportation of Dairy Animals and Physiological parameters NDRI -Dr.suprithsuprith vet
This document discusses the physiological responses of animals to transport stress. It notes that transportation stress is caused by various factors like handling, noise, overcrowding, and long journey times. This leads to increased cortisol and other stress hormone levels as well as changes in blood parameters like glucose, protein, and mineral levels. Transportation stress weakens immunity and can cause injuries, increased disease susceptibility, and economic losses. The document recommends improving management strategies during transportation to better ensure animal welfare.
Recording systems and their effect on animal breeding in EthiopiaNahom Ephrem
This document discusses the importance of record keeping for animal breeding in Ethiopia. It begins by explaining that reliable recording systems are needed to support cattle breeding programs and effective decision making. It then describes how livestock production in developing countries like Ethiopia is typically characterized by small herds without formal pedigree or performance recording. This limits the implementation of genetic improvement programs. The document outlines the types of records that should be kept, including breeding, production, health, feeding and financial records. It explains that record keeping benefits herd improvement and breeding programs by enabling selection, culling, and controlling inbreeding. However, lack of record keeping in Ethiopia has led to unplanned crossbreeding and increased inbreeding. The document concludes by identifying constraints that
Record keeping in dairy farm management.pdfHari Om Pandey
Presentation tries to explain role of record keeping in sound planning of breeding, feeding and heeding and health management of dairy farm
in order to efficiently and effectively manage growth, production and reproduction. It assists in livestock management decisions and evaluates overall activities of the dairy farm.
Determination age of animal with help of hornsvigyanashram
To determine the age of cows by observing their horns, count the number of circles (N) on the horn and use the formula: Age = N + 2. For example, a cow with 5 circles on its horn would be 5 + 2 = 7 years old. Similarly, a cow with 7 circles on its horn would be 7 + 2 = 9 years old. The document provides instructions on using this horn circle counting method to estimate a cow's age.
Traceability, the ability to follow the movement of livestock or food from one point in the supply chain to another, is making the agriculture industry stronger and more competitive while delivering food safety benefits to both domestic and international markets.
There are three components of livestock traceability: Premises Identification, Animal Identification & Animal Movement. These components help reduce response times and allow for a quicker containment or rescue of animals in a disease outbreak, technological disaster like a release of chemicals from an accident, or natural emergency such as a fire or flood.
We at Folio3 understand how livestock traceability increases consumer confidence and significantly reduces the recall impacts when you have health and movement records for each animal available. Our web-based and mobile based livestock traceability software can save you time and money, while satisfying the needs of all members of your supply chain.
Here are the benefits of our livestock traceability software:
- Instant access to any animal’s history of movements and health records
- Complete flow of information from cow calf to feedlot to the food packing sector
- Increased value of your product and profitability.
- Assurance of quality meat to consumers around the world.
- Reduction in recall impact incase of a disease outbreak.
- Integration capabilities will forward and backward members of the supply chain
Animal welfare is a complex and multi-faceted subject with scientific, ethical, economic, cultural, social, religious, and political dimensions. It is attracting growing interest from civil society and is one of the priorities of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The guiding principles which inform the World Organisation for Animal Health’s work on the welfare of terrestrial animals include the ‘Five Freedoms’. Developed in 1965, and widely recognised, the five freedoms describe society’s expectations for the conditions animals should experience when under human control, namely:
Freedom from hunger, malnutrition, and thirst, Freedom from fear and distress, Freedom from heat stress or physical discomfort, Freedom from pain, injury, and disease, and Freedom to express normal patterns of behavior. According to the Terrestrial Code, animal welfare means ‘the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies.’
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Livestock Identification by Dr Deep...Dr.Deepak Upadhyay
Apart from the traditional methods of livestock identification, which are mainly questioned by the animal welfare societies, the state of art method of livestock identification has been described here in Indian context.
Record keeping is a necessary element of good dairy management.
With no written records, farmers have to depend on their memory while making decisions regarding their farm practices.
Record keeping starts from Birth till death .
Transportation of Dairy Animals and Physiological parameters NDRI -Dr.suprithsuprith vet
This document discusses the physiological responses of animals to transport stress. It notes that transportation stress is caused by various factors like handling, noise, overcrowding, and long journey times. This leads to increased cortisol and other stress hormone levels as well as changes in blood parameters like glucose, protein, and mineral levels. Transportation stress weakens immunity and can cause injuries, increased disease susceptibility, and economic losses. The document recommends improving management strategies during transportation to better ensure animal welfare.
Recording systems and their effect on animal breeding in EthiopiaNahom Ephrem
This document discusses the importance of record keeping for animal breeding in Ethiopia. It begins by explaining that reliable recording systems are needed to support cattle breeding programs and effective decision making. It then describes how livestock production in developing countries like Ethiopia is typically characterized by small herds without formal pedigree or performance recording. This limits the implementation of genetic improvement programs. The document outlines the types of records that should be kept, including breeding, production, health, feeding and financial records. It explains that record keeping benefits herd improvement and breeding programs by enabling selection, culling, and controlling inbreeding. However, lack of record keeping in Ethiopia has led to unplanned crossbreeding and increased inbreeding. The document concludes by identifying constraints that
Record keeping in dairy farm management.pdfHari Om Pandey
Presentation tries to explain role of record keeping in sound planning of breeding, feeding and heeding and health management of dairy farm
in order to efficiently and effectively manage growth, production and reproduction. It assists in livestock management decisions and evaluates overall activities of the dairy farm.
Determination age of animal with help of hornsvigyanashram
To determine the age of cows by observing their horns, count the number of circles (N) on the horn and use the formula: Age = N + 2. For example, a cow with 5 circles on its horn would be 5 + 2 = 7 years old. Similarly, a cow with 7 circles on its horn would be 7 + 2 = 9 years old. The document provides instructions on using this horn circle counting method to estimate a cow's age.
This document discusses India's animal quarantine services and their objectives of preventing the introduction of exotic livestock diseases. It outlines the quarantine stations located across India and their economic importance in saving money through disease prevention and increasing exports. Regulations regarding livestock imports and exports are discussed, highlighting the need for mandatory animal quarantine clearance. Proper technical export certification is emphasized as important for increasing trade and meeting international standards.
The document discusses sheep farming and provides information on:
1. The advantages of sheep farming including production of wool, lambs, manure, low maintenance costs, and weed control.
2. The different breeds of sheep in India categorized by region including northern temperate, north western, and southern breeds.
3. Key aspects of sheep management such as feeding, breeding, signs of pregnancy, lambing, and raising lambs.
4. Common practices on sheep farms including castration, docking, marking, and parasite treatment of lambs.
This document summarizes part III of a webinar series on pasture management for small ruminant producers. It discusses pasture and grazing management, including taking inventory of farm resources, using different fencing and grazing systems like rotational and mob grazing, and managing grazing year-round. Tips are provided on infrastructure like fences, water sources, and different options for extending the grazing season.
This document discusses methods for estrous synchronization in cattle and sheep. Estrous synchronization aims to group females for calving, shorten breeding seasons, and reduce estrus detection. Key methods include using progesterone-releasing implants, pessaries, or feeding melengestrol acetate to extend the luteal phase. Prostaglandins are then used to induce luteolysis and estrus. Common synchronization protocols for cattle include Ovsynch, which uses GnRH and PGF2α, and CIDR-based protocols. Vaginal sponges and CIDR implants of varying durations can also be used in sheep and goats.
Goat milk has several advantages over cow milk such as being more compatible and nourishing for people with cow milk allergies. It is also non-mucus forming and helps neutralize mucus. Goat milk is similar to human breast milk in composition and contains healing enzymes and a superior form of calcium. Keeping accurate farm records is important for sheep and goat farms for management, performance evaluation, genetic selection, and health purposes. Developing countries contain the majority of the world's small ruminant populations and production.
The document discusses the utility of dogs, preparation of dogs for dog shows, and principles of dog training. It outlines several ways dogs can be useful, such as assisting blind or disabled people, detecting drugs, gas leaks, and explosives. It provides details on preparing a dog for a dog show, including bathing, grooming, packing necessary items, and tips for the show. The principles of dog training are explained as knowing how to train, repetition, patience, praise for correct behavior, and correction for mistakes.
Feeding standards provide tables indicating nutrient quantities required by livestock for different physiological functions. There are two terms used - nutrient allowance and nutrient requirements. Nutrient requirements define the specific nutrients and amounts needed in a complete balanced diet for healthy animals. Feeding standards include comparative, digestible-nutrient, and production-value types. Nutrient requirements vary depending on factors like mature size, gestation stage, and milk production potential. Requirements also differ between dairy cattle and buffalo due to differences in feed utilization efficiency, rumen volume and motility, dry matter intake, and other digestive traits.
The document discusses animal welfare from scientific, ethical, and legal perspectives. It defines animal welfare as considering how human actions affect the physical and mental states of animals. The concepts of physical status, mental status, and naturalness are introduced as three aspects of animal welfare. Behavioral indicators are an important tool for assessing animal welfare as behaviors reveal how animals feel and what they prefer. The Five Freedoms framework is also discussed as a common approach for evaluating animal welfare.
This document provides information on rabbit farming. It discusses that rabbit farming can be profitable and enjoyable as rabbits can be raised for both profit and as pets. Rabbits are well-suited to the climate and weather in India. Rabbit farming requires little investment and space but can provide good income. It is suitable for landless farmers, unemployed youth, and women. Rabbits produce high-quality meat and reproduce quickly. The document outlines housing methods, feeding, breeding practices, common diseases, and signs of health issues in rabbits.
This document summarizes the utilization of sex-sorted semen in cattle production. It discusses how sperm are sorted based on their X and Y chromosomes into sexed semen with 80-90% accuracy using flow cytometry. The sexed semen allows producers to limit offspring to a single sex. The document outlines the sex-sorting process and provides examples of its use in the dairy industry to produce more valuable female calves and in the beef industry to produce male calves. It also briefly discusses potential issues like calf welfare due to killing of excess male calves.
Veterinary forensic sciences involve applying science to answer legal questions related to animal cruelty and welfare cases. Veterinary experts conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the cause and time of death, collect relevant samples, document findings, and report their conclusions. The goal is to provide objective scientific evidence to aid legal investigations into allegations of cruelty, neglect, poisoning or other harms against animals. All veterinary forensic work must be performed according to legal protocols, with proper authorization and documentation to support applicable animal protection laws.
Presentation by Florence Mutua at the Kenya Veterinary Association North Eastern Branch Continuous Professional Development (CPD)/Annual General Meeting, Garissa, Kenya, 14 March 2014.
The document discusses various cattle and buffalo breeds found in India. It separates cattle breeds into three categories: milch breeds which are primarily dairy animals, milch and draught breeds which are used for both dairy and drafting purposes, and draught breeds which are used mainly for drafting. Some major milch breeds discussed are Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar, and Red Sindhi. Major milch and draught breeds include Ongole, Hariana, Kankrej, and Deoni. Amritmahal, Hallikar, and Kangayam are discussed as draught breeds. Exotic dairy breeds Jersey and Holstein Friesian are also mentioned. For buffalo breeds, Mur
Proximate analysis and its limitations
The document discusses Weende's system of proximate analysis developed in the 1860s to analyze the main components of feeds. The components analyzed include moisture, ash, crude protein, ether extract, crude fiber, and nitrogen free extract (carbohydrates). While this system provides a simple analysis, it has limitations. Crude protein overestimates protein content, ash does not truly represent mineral levels, and crude fiber does not accurately measure the least digestible fibers in many feeds. Overall, proximate analysis provides a basic breakdown of feeds but has restrictions in precisely representing the true nutritional composition.
The document discusses selection of goats for farming. It begins by outlining why goat farming is important, noting that goats require less space, are easier to maintain than other livestock, and are well-suited to India's agro-climatic conditions. It then provides statistics on goat populations in India and the state of Assam. The document emphasizes the importance of selection and provides criteria for selecting bucks and does based on conformation, structure, muscling, growth, and symmetry. Proper dentition, udder development, and testicle size are some of the key traits discussed. The conclusion stresses that careful selection can enhance productivity and market value.
ZOOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK
DEMOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK POPULATION
On the basis of temperature and soli type which influence the quality of livestock, the country can be
divided into five animal husbandry regions.
a) Temperate Himalayan region
b) Dry northern region
c) North eastern region
d) Southern region
e) Coastal region
Current Situation and Development in the Small Ruminant (Goat) Industry Suppl...Elmer Esplana
Presentation presented by Mr. Elmer R. Esplana, an economist and interdisciplinary researcher currently working as a government agriculturist at the Marketing Development Division, Bureau of Animal Industry. This presentation was an offshoot the earlier study conducted by the author and his fellow researchers in the Bureau of Animal Industry entitled "Development in the Supply Chain of the Philippine Goat Industry: An Assessment" which won a Grand Prize Award at the National Research Symposium in 2007, a yearly, national research contest, being organized by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research. This presentation was presented at the participants of the Goat Raising Agribusiness Seminar during the 79th Foundation Anniversary of the Bureau of Animal Industry in February 25, 2009 .
this presentation was prepared for a minisymposium on the occasion of PhD defence of Niels Rutten June 14 2017 at Wageningen University, with the thesis entitled “The utility of sensor technology to support reproductive management on dairy farms”. The public defence of his thesis was a good reason to share knowledge about current sensor research in the dairy farming industry
Priority areas of livestock sector for strengthening food and nutrition secur...ILRI
Presented by Tek B. Gurung and Bimal K. Nirmal at the Workshop on transforming livelihoods in South Asia through sustainable livestock research and development, Kathmandu, Nepal, 13-14 November 2018
Heat stress negatively impacts dairy animals through decreased feed intake, reduced milk production and quality, and increased reproductive issues. Natural remedies containing extracts from plants like tulsi and ashwagandha can help regulate cortisol levels and minimize the ill effects of heat stress by reducing oxidative stress and maintaining energy levels. Adding these remedies to feed in powder or liquid form provides a good return on investment through increased milk production and quality.
This presentation provides an overview of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. It defines RFID as using radio frequency tags to identify objects via radio waves. The presentation describes the basic components of an RFID system including tags, readers, and antennas. It discusses the history of RFID and barcodes and provides examples of current RFID applications in areas like inventory tracking, building access, toll collection, and smart appliances. Both advantages like automatic identification and disadvantages like privacy concerns are outlined. Regulations surrounding RFID are also briefly addressed before concluding with predictions about the continued growth and standardization of RFID technology.
RFID technology has main applications for tracking agri-food products through the supply chain. It uses radio frequency to automatically identify objects like food items tagged with RFID labels. These labels contain information about the product that is transmitted to and stored in a database by RFID readers. This allows for real-time monitoring of products from production to consumer. Key uses include traceability of food sources and environmental monitoring of perishable foods during transportation and storage. RFID is beneficial as it can rapidly track large numbers of items and integrate with sensors to record temperature and other data critical for food quality and safety.
This document discusses India's animal quarantine services and their objectives of preventing the introduction of exotic livestock diseases. It outlines the quarantine stations located across India and their economic importance in saving money through disease prevention and increasing exports. Regulations regarding livestock imports and exports are discussed, highlighting the need for mandatory animal quarantine clearance. Proper technical export certification is emphasized as important for increasing trade and meeting international standards.
The document discusses sheep farming and provides information on:
1. The advantages of sheep farming including production of wool, lambs, manure, low maintenance costs, and weed control.
2. The different breeds of sheep in India categorized by region including northern temperate, north western, and southern breeds.
3. Key aspects of sheep management such as feeding, breeding, signs of pregnancy, lambing, and raising lambs.
4. Common practices on sheep farms including castration, docking, marking, and parasite treatment of lambs.
This document summarizes part III of a webinar series on pasture management for small ruminant producers. It discusses pasture and grazing management, including taking inventory of farm resources, using different fencing and grazing systems like rotational and mob grazing, and managing grazing year-round. Tips are provided on infrastructure like fences, water sources, and different options for extending the grazing season.
This document discusses methods for estrous synchronization in cattle and sheep. Estrous synchronization aims to group females for calving, shorten breeding seasons, and reduce estrus detection. Key methods include using progesterone-releasing implants, pessaries, or feeding melengestrol acetate to extend the luteal phase. Prostaglandins are then used to induce luteolysis and estrus. Common synchronization protocols for cattle include Ovsynch, which uses GnRH and PGF2α, and CIDR-based protocols. Vaginal sponges and CIDR implants of varying durations can also be used in sheep and goats.
Goat milk has several advantages over cow milk such as being more compatible and nourishing for people with cow milk allergies. It is also non-mucus forming and helps neutralize mucus. Goat milk is similar to human breast milk in composition and contains healing enzymes and a superior form of calcium. Keeping accurate farm records is important for sheep and goat farms for management, performance evaluation, genetic selection, and health purposes. Developing countries contain the majority of the world's small ruminant populations and production.
The document discusses the utility of dogs, preparation of dogs for dog shows, and principles of dog training. It outlines several ways dogs can be useful, such as assisting blind or disabled people, detecting drugs, gas leaks, and explosives. It provides details on preparing a dog for a dog show, including bathing, grooming, packing necessary items, and tips for the show. The principles of dog training are explained as knowing how to train, repetition, patience, praise for correct behavior, and correction for mistakes.
Feeding standards provide tables indicating nutrient quantities required by livestock for different physiological functions. There are two terms used - nutrient allowance and nutrient requirements. Nutrient requirements define the specific nutrients and amounts needed in a complete balanced diet for healthy animals. Feeding standards include comparative, digestible-nutrient, and production-value types. Nutrient requirements vary depending on factors like mature size, gestation stage, and milk production potential. Requirements also differ between dairy cattle and buffalo due to differences in feed utilization efficiency, rumen volume and motility, dry matter intake, and other digestive traits.
The document discusses animal welfare from scientific, ethical, and legal perspectives. It defines animal welfare as considering how human actions affect the physical and mental states of animals. The concepts of physical status, mental status, and naturalness are introduced as three aspects of animal welfare. Behavioral indicators are an important tool for assessing animal welfare as behaviors reveal how animals feel and what they prefer. The Five Freedoms framework is also discussed as a common approach for evaluating animal welfare.
This document provides information on rabbit farming. It discusses that rabbit farming can be profitable and enjoyable as rabbits can be raised for both profit and as pets. Rabbits are well-suited to the climate and weather in India. Rabbit farming requires little investment and space but can provide good income. It is suitable for landless farmers, unemployed youth, and women. Rabbits produce high-quality meat and reproduce quickly. The document outlines housing methods, feeding, breeding practices, common diseases, and signs of health issues in rabbits.
This document summarizes the utilization of sex-sorted semen in cattle production. It discusses how sperm are sorted based on their X and Y chromosomes into sexed semen with 80-90% accuracy using flow cytometry. The sexed semen allows producers to limit offspring to a single sex. The document outlines the sex-sorting process and provides examples of its use in the dairy industry to produce more valuable female calves and in the beef industry to produce male calves. It also briefly discusses potential issues like calf welfare due to killing of excess male calves.
Veterinary forensic sciences involve applying science to answer legal questions related to animal cruelty and welfare cases. Veterinary experts conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the cause and time of death, collect relevant samples, document findings, and report their conclusions. The goal is to provide objective scientific evidence to aid legal investigations into allegations of cruelty, neglect, poisoning or other harms against animals. All veterinary forensic work must be performed according to legal protocols, with proper authorization and documentation to support applicable animal protection laws.
Presentation by Florence Mutua at the Kenya Veterinary Association North Eastern Branch Continuous Professional Development (CPD)/Annual General Meeting, Garissa, Kenya, 14 March 2014.
The document discusses various cattle and buffalo breeds found in India. It separates cattle breeds into three categories: milch breeds which are primarily dairy animals, milch and draught breeds which are used for both dairy and drafting purposes, and draught breeds which are used mainly for drafting. Some major milch breeds discussed are Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar, and Red Sindhi. Major milch and draught breeds include Ongole, Hariana, Kankrej, and Deoni. Amritmahal, Hallikar, and Kangayam are discussed as draught breeds. Exotic dairy breeds Jersey and Holstein Friesian are also mentioned. For buffalo breeds, Mur
Proximate analysis and its limitations
The document discusses Weende's system of proximate analysis developed in the 1860s to analyze the main components of feeds. The components analyzed include moisture, ash, crude protein, ether extract, crude fiber, and nitrogen free extract (carbohydrates). While this system provides a simple analysis, it has limitations. Crude protein overestimates protein content, ash does not truly represent mineral levels, and crude fiber does not accurately measure the least digestible fibers in many feeds. Overall, proximate analysis provides a basic breakdown of feeds but has restrictions in precisely representing the true nutritional composition.
The document discusses selection of goats for farming. It begins by outlining why goat farming is important, noting that goats require less space, are easier to maintain than other livestock, and are well-suited to India's agro-climatic conditions. It then provides statistics on goat populations in India and the state of Assam. The document emphasizes the importance of selection and provides criteria for selecting bucks and does based on conformation, structure, muscling, growth, and symmetry. Proper dentition, udder development, and testicle size are some of the key traits discussed. The conclusion stresses that careful selection can enhance productivity and market value.
ZOOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK
DEMOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK POPULATION
On the basis of temperature and soli type which influence the quality of livestock, the country can be
divided into five animal husbandry regions.
a) Temperate Himalayan region
b) Dry northern region
c) North eastern region
d) Southern region
e) Coastal region
Current Situation and Development in the Small Ruminant (Goat) Industry Suppl...Elmer Esplana
Presentation presented by Mr. Elmer R. Esplana, an economist and interdisciplinary researcher currently working as a government agriculturist at the Marketing Development Division, Bureau of Animal Industry. This presentation was an offshoot the earlier study conducted by the author and his fellow researchers in the Bureau of Animal Industry entitled "Development in the Supply Chain of the Philippine Goat Industry: An Assessment" which won a Grand Prize Award at the National Research Symposium in 2007, a yearly, national research contest, being organized by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research. This presentation was presented at the participants of the Goat Raising Agribusiness Seminar during the 79th Foundation Anniversary of the Bureau of Animal Industry in February 25, 2009 .
this presentation was prepared for a minisymposium on the occasion of PhD defence of Niels Rutten June 14 2017 at Wageningen University, with the thesis entitled “The utility of sensor technology to support reproductive management on dairy farms”. The public defence of his thesis was a good reason to share knowledge about current sensor research in the dairy farming industry
Priority areas of livestock sector for strengthening food and nutrition secur...ILRI
Presented by Tek B. Gurung and Bimal K. Nirmal at the Workshop on transforming livelihoods in South Asia through sustainable livestock research and development, Kathmandu, Nepal, 13-14 November 2018
Heat stress negatively impacts dairy animals through decreased feed intake, reduced milk production and quality, and increased reproductive issues. Natural remedies containing extracts from plants like tulsi and ashwagandha can help regulate cortisol levels and minimize the ill effects of heat stress by reducing oxidative stress and maintaining energy levels. Adding these remedies to feed in powder or liquid form provides a good return on investment through increased milk production and quality.
This presentation provides an overview of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. It defines RFID as using radio frequency tags to identify objects via radio waves. The presentation describes the basic components of an RFID system including tags, readers, and antennas. It discusses the history of RFID and barcodes and provides examples of current RFID applications in areas like inventory tracking, building access, toll collection, and smart appliances. Both advantages like automatic identification and disadvantages like privacy concerns are outlined. Regulations surrounding RFID are also briefly addressed before concluding with predictions about the continued growth and standardization of RFID technology.
RFID technology has main applications for tracking agri-food products through the supply chain. It uses radio frequency to automatically identify objects like food items tagged with RFID labels. These labels contain information about the product that is transmitted to and stored in a database by RFID readers. This allows for real-time monitoring of products from production to consumer. Key uses include traceability of food sources and environmental monitoring of perishable foods during transportation and storage. RFID is beneficial as it can rapidly track large numbers of items and integrate with sensors to record temperature and other data critical for food quality and safety.
CAN YOU DO THIS FOR ME REPLY TO 2 OTHER CLASSMATES THREADS.EAC.docxhacksoni
CAN YOU DO THIS FOR ME
REPLY TO 2 OTHER CLASSMATES THREADS.EACH REPLY MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 200 WORDS AND INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 SCHOLARLY RESOURCES.
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Substantive replies, in contrast to perfunctory replies, add value to the forum, enhance learning, and contain references to any new concepts or ideas presented.
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The Replies
You will be required to write substantive replies to a minimum of 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be a minimum of 200 words and include at least 2 scholarly resources. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, outside scholarly articles, etc.
Substantive replies, in contrast to perfunctory replies, add value to the forum, enhance learning, and contain references to any new concepts or ideas presented.
The following suggestions will aid you in successfully composing substantive responses:
· Compare/contrast the findings of others with your research.
· Compare how the findings of others relate/add to the concepts learned in the required readings.
· Share additional knowledge regarding the key topic that relates to the thread.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Review your posts and the
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prior to submission in order to ensure that your sources are properly cited.
1ST REPLY...... Renee McCormick
Discussion Board: Radio Frequency Identification Tags
Technology now provides the ability for businesses to track their inventory in real-time. Using technology originating from World War 2 in identifying enemy aircraft, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags have evolved into an important tool within inventory control management systems (Kumari, Narsaiah, Grewal, & Anurag, 2015). Organizations use the embedded integrated circuit chip on their items to monitor through production processes and their exact storage locations. RFID tags have the advantage of barcode tracking as the tags do not require visual confirmation, can be hidden in items, and provide more information. RFID readers allow a quick response of data at greater distances without a physical paper trail.
The topic of RFID tags is an academic curiosity as well as professional interest. Understanding the potential use .
RFID technology create the first fully effective animal tracking program that meets the growing needs of the industry and far surpasses government goals for animal traceability.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that uses electronic tags to wirelessly identify objects. During World War 2, a similar technology called IFF was used to identify friendly aircraft. After the war, researchers began exploring using RFID to store and transmit information. There are two main types of RFID tags: active tags which have internal batteries and longer ranges but finite lifetimes, and passive tags which have unlimited lifetimes but require a reader to power them and have shorter ranges. RFID is now used in many applications like tracking inventory, books in libraries, credit cards, and implanting tags in animals and humans for identification and border security programs.
RFID - Radio frequency identification Devicefaisalkhan786
RFID is a tracking device mostly used in retail products and in some countries it is also used at toll gates. This presentation tells you some basics, history of emergence of RFID and its uses.
The RFID has been still an evolution in many parts of the world.This presentation gives you an overview about the RFID technology and helps you to implement in your projects and other stuff..Take a look at it and gain knowledge yourself..If you want identification RFID is the best technology employable.
Dr. Randy Munger - Using RFID to Advance TraceabilityJohn Blue
Using RFID to Advance Traceability - Dr. Randy Munger, Mobile Information & Animal Disease Traceability Veterinarian, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services (APHIS VS) / STAS.
From the NIAA/USAHA 2017 Strategy Forum on Livestock Traceability, September 26 - 27, 2017, Denver, CO, USA.
More presentations at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrVF-4q74B1CoZMjpStLTrA
This document provides an overview of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. It defines RFID and describes how RFID systems work, including the main components of RFID tags, antennas, and readers. It also discusses the differences between active and passive RFID tags and frequencies used. Some key applications of RFID are identified, such as supply chain management, access control, and animal tracking. Both advantages like efficiency and disadvantages like privacy concerns are highlighted. The future of RFID innovations is seen to transform industries through new materials and manufacturing processes.
RFID technology increases supply chain visibility, improves inventory management, quality control, and enhances relationships with suppliers and customers. It could enable small, agile businesses to compete with larger, more bureaucratic ones that may be slow to adopt this new technology. RFID could lead to great potential benefits for Operations and Supply chain management like long-term competitive advantages for more than one company in the supply chain.
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Rfid a modern technique in animal identification
1. MASTER CREDIT SEMINAR
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IDENTIFICATION
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2. Outline
RFID- Radio Frequency Identification.
Animal identification is defined as “the combination and
linking of the identification and registration of an animal
individually, with a unique identifier, or collectively by its
epidemiological unit or group, with a unique group identifier”
(Sehularo, 2010).
It is an AIDC ( Automatic Identification & Data Capturing)
that uses radio frequency waves to transfer data between reader
and electronic(RFID) tag attached to an object for the purpose of
identification and tracking.
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is one of the advanced and
efficient identification technologies in recent years and is widely
adopted by various dairy industries. RFID can improve the automatic
data collection by taking advantage of electronic transmission
technology that provides quick access to dairy herd information and
utilized for improving the feeding and managemental practices.
(Prasad et al., 2013).
5. HOW RFID INVENTED
The cause of rfid invention was the application of
IFF ( Identification friend or foe) method during
world war 2 by the British Army to detect their
own returning plane from inbound German ones.
Though radar was there, but it was able to signal
the presence of plane not the type of plane it was.
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Components of RFID
RFID consist of three components and they are as follows:
(1) Transponder (2) Trans-receiver (3) Data accumulator ( computer
system)
(McAllister et al., 2000).
9. EAR TAG
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Ear tags: The ear tag transponder is one inch in diameter and can be embodied
in plastic (Sherwin, 1990; Stark et al., 1998).
10. Flag shaped ear tag
Button shaped ear tag
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Button shaped ear tag has more durability than flag shaped ear tag.
(Carne et al. 2003)
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Argentina 32
Australia 36
Austria 40
Belgium 56
Bulgaria 100
Canada 124
Switzerland 756
Germany 276
Denmark 208
Dominican Republic 214
Spain 724
Estonia 233
Finland 246
France 250
Great Britain 826
Greece 300
Croatia 191
Czech Republic 203
Costa Rica 188
Hungary 348
Isle of Jersey
(obsolete)*
India 356
Iran 364
Ireland 372
Israel 376
Italy 380
Japan 392
Kazakhstan 398
South Korea 410
Lithuania 440
Luxembourg 442
Sweden 752
Tunisia 788
United States of
America 840
14. RFID RUMEN BOLUS
For cattle - 70 gm
For sheep - 20 gm
Covered with ceramic materials
Bolus with animal ID
The bolus transponders are covered by a
capsule of biomedical glass and injected under
the skin (Gruys et al., 1993; Lambooij et al.,
1995) introduced orally into the forestomach of
ruminants (Fallon and Rogers, 1996; Hasker
and Bassingthwaighte, 1996; Caja et al.,
1999) through a balling gun.
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Microchips:
Microchips are a form of identification that involves the implanting of an
electronic chip, with a miniature radio transponder and antenna, under the
skin of an animal near the neck between the shoulder blades, or near the
base of the ear (Diez et al., 1994).
Wide application over pet animals and wild
animals
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It is recommended that a subcutaneous implantation site in the
lateral left side of the neck, approximately 10 cm cranial to the
shoulder of cattle, sheep and goats.
Dorn (1987)
There are 4 different sites for IETs in veal calves.The sites were
(a) subcutaneously at the front of the head, 10 cm lateral and caudal
to the nostril, (b) at the base of the ear, (c) intramuscularly in the
neck, ventral to the ligamentum nuchae and 10 cm cranial, and (d)
at the lateral side of the neck, cranial to the shoulder.
Merks and Lambooij (1989)
Microchip is injected in the neck area.
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COLLAR TAG
Electronic collar are similar to that of neck chain, except they have
an attached tag with an electronic number that can be read by a
scanner.
Transponder attached to the neck chain
23. RFID Reader
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4 parts
1- power source
2- antennae
3- transciever
4- decoder
Ruhil .et al. 2013
There are two basic readers (1)
Portable/Handheld and (2) Fixed reader.
The handheld can be powered by
rechargeable battery
(Blasi et al, 2003).
Portable RFID reader
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How reader and host system is connected
1- Bluetooth
2- RS 232/ USB
-------------------------------------
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
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International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR)
ICAR recommends three-way RFID ear tags (visual laser-printed,
bar-coded and microchip-embedded). These tags are commonly used
in India.
(Ruhil et al 2013)
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All RFID appliances are regulated under ISO standards
1- 11784
2- 11785 Barge et al 2012
ISO 11784- defines the code structure of the RFID transponder
ISO 11785 - readability of RFID reader
( ICAR 2009)
The ISO compliant RFID animal identification transponder
operates at a frequency of 134 kHz and stores a 64-bit code.
( Ruhil et al 2013)
The ISO solution of 64-bit coded tags limits the complexity of
the transponders and their cost
(Saa et al. 2005).
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For cattle, sheep and goats, the code structure and the operating
frequencies must be compliant with the International Organization
for Standardization 11784 and 11785 standards (International
Organization for Standardization 1996a, b), which were defined and
adopted in the early 1970s (Rossing 1999) and then approved by the
International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR 2005).
No standards are at present defined for pig identification.
The introduction of new ISO standard, ISO 14223:2003
(International Organization for Standardization 2003) could allow
the exploitation of the new possibilities offered by RFID technology.
(Sydanheimo et al. 2006).
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According to the advantage of the ear tag device is that
farmers will buy and apply the electronic ear tags themselves
and, could easily identify their animals from a distance.
Anon(2012b)
The disadvantages of ear tags are that they can be easily
removed, lost or damaged deliberately resulting in animals
being difficult to identify.
Anon, 2012b; Seretse, (2012)
FAO/WHO (2004) compared electronic ear tags and rumen bolus
based on the five attributes (i.e., readability, cost, durability,
transcription and central control)
Bolus is irretrievable until the time of slaughter. Boluses
showed higher readability (99.5) than electronic tag (89.8%)
(Garin et al., 2003).
38. The recovery of the rumen bolus after slaughter is more
problematic than the removal of an electronic ear tag
(Fallon, 2001; Merchant, 2002).
Reading of a bolus seems to be more difficult and time
consuming than reading of injectable transponders and electronic
ear tags when hand-held readers are used.
Klindtworth et al. (1999)
Ear tags and rumen boluses were both suitable for electronic
identification purposes, but boluses were shown to have a higher
retention rate and to potentially pose less welfare problems
(Ribo et al., 2001; JRC, 2002).
Compared to bolus, ear tags cannot be reused or recycled
(Anon, 2012b) .
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Animal identification helps in automation of dairy farm operation
and better management of individual animal records
(Pires 2002, Eradus et al. 1995).
RFID used in automatic weighing
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Temperature monitoring: RFID microchips can read the
temperature of the cow along with the cow’s unique identification
number (Higgins, 2003; Hostettor, 2003).
Health and Reproduction monitoring:
RFID helps in health monitoring like monitoring health of herd
(physiological parameters, mastitis) and individual medication
and vaccination records. Sick animal identified at early stage and
segregated for treatment.
(Eradus and Jansen, 2009
Ankle pedometer used to detect estrous
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Traceability system and tracking system:
This is a combination of Global Positioning System (GPS) and RFID technology.
This will help in enhance farm management capabilities. It is proposed that GPS
technology be included in RFID tags in to tracing cattle movements, and locate
individual cows with a single program (Karnjanatwe, 2005).
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The radio frequency identification (RFID) of each single head of
cattle is already mandatory in many countries.
(Smith et al. 2008).
In the European Union, electronic identification of sheep and
goats by radiofrequency has been mandatory since January
2010 implemented by Commission Decision 2006/968/EC.,
but for cattle it is voluntary.
NLIS is the largest animal ID system in
the world.
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Application of electronic animal identification technologies is
a growing trend in the livestock industry and plays an important
role in the future prospects. There is still a gap regarding
electronic animal identification for the purposes of improving
total farm management practices, especially on dairy farms in
India.. (Trevarthen, 2007).
Maharashtra is the first state in India to introduce animal
identification authority called ‘MAIRA’.
BVC created ‘HERDMAN’ sofeware under
Dr. A. Samad and his colleagues.
Chitale dairy farm
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Less than 10% of the cattle in India are insured.
(Brockman et al. 2010, Sharma et al. 2010).
+
providing cattle insurance in 5 states
through RFID
they work in tamil Nadu through RFID
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The countries that have started recording of performance data
have doubled the productivity of animals in 25 years
(Samad 2010).
The general perception is that RFID technology is cost
prohibitive to small-hold dairy farmers .
(Geers et al., 1997; Saatkamp et al., 1997)
RFID has led to the evolution of herd health programs
focused on maximizing production (Voelker, 1981; Menzies et
al., 1988), health (Dohoo, 1988) and fertility (Lehenbauer,
1987).
Such integrated systems offer advantages such as
decrease in recording errors, automation of farm
implements (Naas, 2002), reduction in labour costs and overall
productivity optimization (Artman, 1999).
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