Arrangement for and a method of managing a herd of animals

Details Arrangement for and a method of managing a herd of animals Arrangement for and a method of managing a herd of animals

2002-02-12

2008-05-13

Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)

Animal husbandry

Feeding device

Having electronic identification and feed control

C119S051010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07370606

ABSTRACT:
A management system for domesticated animals, such as cows, which comprises an animal identification system, a central unit provided with a computer which has a memory. The memory contains for each animal of the herd data which relates to the animal's position or status in the hierarchic order of the herd. The memory also contains data for each animal relating to its jostling behavior. This management is used in an automated system wherein procedures such as feeding and milking are performed on animals of the herd. The position or status of each animal in the hierarchic order of the herd is determined and the data thereof are stored in the memory. At least one of the procedures affecting each animal in the herd is governed, at least in part, by data in the memory relating to the animal's status or position in the hierarchic order of the herd and also by data concerning the animal's jostling behavior.

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