Method And Device To Detect Lameness Of A Cow
Patent No. EP3503720 (titled "Method And Device To Detect Lameness Of A Cow") was filed by Lely Patent on Aug 22, 2017. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.
Patent Summary
A method and device for automatically detecting lameness in cows using a 3D camera system to track the cow's barrel movements and determine lameness parameters such as movement speed and acceleration. The system integrates with milking or feeding stalls and provides a warning signal when lameness thresholds are exceeded. The device can also monitor lameness development over time and store data for individual cows or herd analysis.
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EP3503720
- Application Number
- EP17755288A
- Filing Date
- Aug 22, 2017
- Status
- Revoked
- Jun 23, 2023
- Publication Date
- Nov 25, 2020
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