New Technology Is Revolutionizing Cattle Health

2024 - Volume #48, Issue #1, Page #25

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ClicRtechnologies is a precision ag company using advanced vision software, machine learning, RFID tags and readers, and 3D imaging technology to replace traditional livestock weigh scales.
“The beef industry is trying to avoid stress for their animals in all situations,” says Sergio Monge, ClicR’s Global Sales Manager. “Typical scales use excess labor and create risk while handling livestock. Our technology helps cattlemen make decisions based on knowledge and data, available 24/7 in the palm of the hand. It’s a positive step toward improved animal welfare.”
ClicR’s hardware, including a camera system and tag reader, is set up around water sources. When an animal drinks, it’s identified, the computer activates, and the camera begins taking hundreds of pictures. Using artificial intelligence, an algorithm calculates a weight by relating measurements to the 3D composition of the photos.
The farmer uses a smartphone, tablet, or computer to access a dashboard listing individuals, real-time weights, daily gains, feed conversions, and other performance factors from a cloud-based server.
The technology is trained to recognize different cattle breeds, and producers can enter milestones for improved marketability. It can also be programmed to mark cattle with spray paint when a target weight is reached or apply dewormer and parasite applications.
ClicR claims a 96 percent accuracy with its weight technology.
“Feed rations can be changed, non-performers removed, or marketable candidates gathered,” Monge says. “ClicR is changing the way decisions are made, based on knowledge with just a click.”
The hardware and software are manufactured in Raleigh, N.C. System costs are $500 down and $125 monthly over 36 mos. Installation and a full warranty are included.
ClicRtechnologies also offers weighing solutions for swine and alligators.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, ClicRtechnologies, 9249 Lazy Lane, Tampa, Fla. 33614 (ph 813-930-0012; info@clicrweight.com; www.clicrweight.com).

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New Technology Is Revolutionizing Cattle Health LIVESTOCK Beef ClicRtechnologies is a precision ag company using advanced vision software machine learning RFID tags and readers and 3D imaging technology to replace traditional livestock weigh scales “The beef industry is trying to avoid stress for their animals in all situations ” says Sergio Monge ClicR’s Global Sales Manager “Typical scales use excess labor and create risk while handling livestock Our technology helps cattlemen make decisions based on knowledge and data available 24/7 in the palm of the hand It’s a positive step toward improved animal welfare ” ClicR’s hardware including a camera system and tag reader is set up around water sources When an animal drinks it’s identified the computer activates and the camera begins taking hundreds of pictures Using artificial intelligence an algorithm calculates a weight by relating measurements to the 3D composition of the photos The farmer uses a smartphone tablet or computer to access a dashboard listing individuals real-time weights daily gains feed conversions and other performance factors from a cloud-based server The technology is trained to recognize different cattle breeds and producers can enter milestones for improved marketability It can also be programmed to mark cattle with spray paint when a target weight is reached or apply dewormer and parasite applications ClicR claims a 96 percent accuracy with its weight technology “Feed rations can be changed non-performers removed or marketable candidates gathered ” Monge says “ClicR is changing the way decisions are made based on knowledge with just a click ” The hardware and software are manufactured in Raleigh N C System costs are $500 down and $125 monthly over 36 mos Installation and a full warranty are included ClicRtechnologies also offers weighing solutions for swine and alligators Contact: FARM SHOW Followup ClicRtechnologies 9249 Lazy Lane Tampa Fla 33614 ph 813-930-0012; info@clicrweight com; www clicrweight com

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