Remote monitoring technologies give farmers more insight into the health and well-being of an animal than ever before. And on top of that insight, it can all be done without coming into physical contact with the animal, which is a workplace safety benefit in and of itself. Farmers can now tell if an animal is possibly becoming sick with the use of technologies like heat detection identification or stomach acid monitors. They can tell if an animal needs more exercise with the use of technology, such as a pedometer. An animal’s weight can be taken with walkover scales, eliminating the need to corral the animal, or come into direct contact. There is even technology that can diagnose cattle or swine pregnancy via remote sensors as well. One technology even monitors a cow’s tail movements to help identify when the animal may be going into labor. This all helps the farmer monitor the health of the animal, enabling them to identify ailments or pregnancies sooner, resulting in better care.
