The objective of this study was to validate an electronic system for monitoring individual
feeding behavior and feed intake (Intergado Ltd., Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil) in
freestall-housed dairy cattle. No data have been published that validate either the
behavioral measurement or the feed intake of this system. Feeding behavior data were
recorded for 12 Holstein cows over 5 d using an Intergado system and time-lapse video. The
cows were fitted with an ear tag containing a unique passive transponder and provided free …

The objective of this study was to validate an electronic system for monitoring individual
feeding behavior and feed intake (Intergado® Ltd., Minas Gerais, Brazil). Feeding behavior
data were recorded for 12 Holstein cows over 5 days using an Intergado system and time-
lapse video. The cows were fitted with an ear tag containing a unique passive transponder
and provided free access to 12 feed bins. The system documented the visit duration and
feed intake by recording the animal identification number, bin number, initial and final times …