Moo-ving out: Sensor sends text alerts from cows in labor
Story Date: 7/20/2016

 

Source: WRAL, 7/19/16

University of New Hampshire dairy researchers are more relaxed these days about monitoring pregnant cows: A sensor attached to their tails sends text alerts to help detect when they're in labor. Moocall measures tail movement patterns triggered by labor contractions. On average, it alerts dairy managers by cellphone and email about an hour before a cow gives birth.

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