Emerging technology for assessing the composition of livestock

C.P. Schofield; R.D. Tillett; N.J.B. McFarlane; T.T. Mottram; A.R. Frost

Emerging technology for assessing the composition of livestock

In: Precision Livestock Farming â05

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C.P. Schofield

C.P. Schofield paddy.schofield@bbsrc.ac.uk

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R.D. Tillett

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N.J.B. McFarlane

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T.T. Mottram

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A.R. Frost

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Pages:: 273â279

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-548-2_034

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The value of an animal for breeding, production or slaughter depends on its body composition (the distribution and relative amounts of fat and muscle). Technology to measure or predict these variables would enable the producer to control them by regulating the animalâs diet and to improve the selection of animals for breeding, production and for slaughter. This paper examines the progress that is being made in the development of technology for measuring or predicting live animal composition on the farm. This technology includes image analysis, palpation and robotics for sensor placement.

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Precision Livestock Farming â05

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Publisher:: Wageningen Academic

Print Publication Date:: 10 Oct 2005

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