Many early studies laid the foundation for our understanding of the mechanics of chewing,
the physiological role of chewing for the cow, and how chewing behavior is affected by …

Over the past four decades the dietary needs of the global population have been elevated,
with increased consumption of animal products predominately due to the advancing …

The objective of this study was to evaluate commercially available precision dairy
technologies against direct visual observations of feeding, rumination, and lying behaviors …

This paper presents an overview on recent development of wireless sensor technologies
and standards for wireless communications as applied to wireless sensors. Examples of …

The recent advances in RFID offer vast opportunities for research, development and
innovation in agriculture. The aim of this paper is to give readers a comprehensive view of …

Increased rumination in dairy cattle has been associated with increased saliva production
and improved rumen health. Most estimates of rumination are based on direct visual …

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate effects of reducing corn silage particle size
on eating behavior, chewing activity, and rumen fermentation in lactating dairy cows. Four …

Rumination and eating behavior are important indicators for assessing health and well-
being in cattle. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a novel scientific …

The ability to monitor dairy cow feeding behavior and activity could improve dairy herd
management. A 3-dimensional accelerometer (SensOor; Agis Automatisering BV, Harmelen …

The growth in wirelessly enabled sensor network technologies has enabled the low cost
deployment of sensor platforms with applications in a range of sectors and communities. In …