AI-powered tool for cow lameness detection and treatment

A new Innovate UK-funded agri-tech project with the potential to transform the detection and treatment of dairy cow lameness is underway in South West England

Katie Jones
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AI-powered tool for cow lameness detection and treatment

The ‘Hoof Monitor' initiative is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered thermal imaging tool capable of identifying lameness at its earliest stage and in cows' individual feet, allowing speedier...

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