Marwa Mahmoud, Department of Computer Science, University of Cambridge, talks about applying her expertise in computer vision and machine learning to livestock, in particular to provide early warning of contagious disease in sheep.
“A good farm vet now needs to be able to understand data, statistics and the risks to really advise and help the farmer and this includes the implementation of technology,” Matthew Dobbs, a former farm vet and now Digital Practice Lead for Stonehaven Consultancy is joining the Sofa Session at REAP 2021.
A new genomic engineering approach has proven successful in reducing spread of a respiratory disease in pigs, and offers an alternative approach to containing disease.
Bovine TB and Johne’s Disease are two devastating livestock diseases. PBD Biotech’s diagnostic Actiphage® is an accurate and specific blood test for these diseases.
Using indicators such as flicking its ears, Smartbell can identify illness in a calf three days before any symptoms emerge.
The Willand Intelligent Livestock System offers the potential for methane and carbon capture.
The current pandemic has highlighted the economic and societal need for a rapid virus test – Find out how Iceni Diagnostics is developing tests against a range of diseases, providing a yes/no answer in less than 15 minutes…
John Royle Chief Livestock adviser, NFU, comments: “The recent crisis has shown the urgency of upgrading meat value-chains so they are fit for the 21st century … The online network developed by Breedr supports the NFU’s target to reach net zero by 2040. It is creating a virtual supply chain that builds confidence and trust between producers and processors…”
Instead of buying cheap imported animal products with a big carbon footprint, we’re encouraging the purchase of UK produced, farm quality assured produce, Simon Doherty of BVA explains the One Health approach
A new rapid diagnostic for mastitis is being developed by start-up Beosense. On-farm identification of the bacteria will enable immediate treatment
Powerful diagnostics, using the latest science, are offering a new approach to disease management, explains PBD Biotech CEO Berwyn Clarke
A major new study of Holstein dairy sires has confirmed that genomic indexes are a reliable predictor of actual daughter performance.