Scientific output
Taghavi M., H. Rusello, W. Ouweltjes, C. Kamphuis, I. Adriaens. 2023. Cow key point detection in indoor housing conditions with a deep learning model. Journal of Dairy Science. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23680
Innovative technologies enable researchers to monitor livestock behaviour and health with unparalleled precision. A cutting-edge data infrastructure uses advanced sensors and video surveillance to continuously collect and store raw data, allowing for long-term monitoring with minimal human involvement and disturbance to the animals. This system is specifically designed to address locomotion and Digital Dermatitis (DD) in dairy cattle, tackling the challenges of detecting subtle behavioural changes and early signs of lameness often missed by visual checks.
At Dairy Campus, an ultrawideband tracking device and strategically placed cameras continuously gather high-quality data from 112 dairy cows. This data is processed through sophisticated pipelines, turning raw footage into actionable insights on locomotion patterns and DD status. Researchers can now monitor health indicators more efficiently, enhancing both animal welfare and productivity. This infrastructure not only streamlines data collection but also improves the accuracy of health assessments, opening new avenues for advanced studies in epidemiology and genetics in dairy cattle.
Presentations
Bekhit, R., and C. Kamphuis. 2024. Detecting lameness in catlle by monitoring transiton time to stand up or lying down through 3D key point estimators. In: 6th Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) workshop seminar, Helsinki, Finland
Gustavo Monti, Piter Bijma, Quirine ten Bosch, Mart C.M. de Jong. Modelling Environmental Transmission of Digital dermatitis in Dairy Cattle using sensor and computer-vision derived data. Accepted, to be presented during 17th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Sidney, Australia, November 2024.
Kamphuis C., 2023. Continuous and non-invasive monitoring of animals using sensors and computer vision analysis. Wageningen Data and Modelling day, 16 November 2023, Ede, the Netherlands.
Kamphuis C., 2023. Data een blik in de toekomst. Data Dairy Dag bij Dairy Campus, Leeuwarden, September 19, 2023
Koning de, C., C. Kamphuis, W. Ouweltjes. 2022. Digital Dairy Developments. 2022. World Agri-Food Innovation, Beijing
Ouweltjes, W. 2022. Next level animal science: monitoring behaviour. Webinar Japan-Netherlands on digital dairy farming & Animal welfare assessment. Ouweltjes, W., and B. Loke. 2024. An investigation of several methods to monitor bahavior in housed dairy cows. In: 13th International conference on Methofs and Techniques in Behavioural Research, Aberdeen, Scotland, 15-17 May, 2024, 407. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25897855
Taghavi M., Russello H., Ouweltjes W., Kamphuis C., Adriaens I. 2022. Automated gait analysis with a deep learning key point detection model. 10th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming (ECPLF), Vienna, Austria.
Taghavi, M., C. Kamphuis, T. Izquierdo, I. Adriaens. 2023. Automated gait analyses with a deep learning key point detection model. 5th Precision Livestock Farming seminar, Copenhagen, Denmark. https://edepot.wur.nl/641833
Taghavi, M., W. Ouweltjes, B. Klandermans, and C. Kamphuis. 2024. Keeping an eye on locomotion and behaviour using computer vision. In; 11th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farmin (ECPLF), Bologna, Italy.
Popular press
Continue monitoren op gezondheid loont. Janet Beekman. 2023. Boerderij 108 – no. 50 (13 september 2023)
Cameras for healthy hooves. 2023. NLAS Magazine. https://magazines.wur.nl/nlas-magazine-en/cameras-for-healthy-hooves
Smart Technology helps track and improve cow health. 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_FPqSx0Upk
De technologie houdt een oogje in het zeil. Een zesde zintuig voor de boer. Nienke Beintema. 2022. WageningenWorld|3. https://edepot.wur.nl/582933
Camera’s verraden de gezondheid van de koe. Nienke Beintema. 2022. Resource. https://edepot.wur.nl/582175
Onderzoekers Dairy Campus willen kreupele koeien via camera’s vroeg herkennen. Guus Daamen.2022 Melkvee. https://www.melkvee.nl/artikel/459072-onderzoekers-dairy-campus-willen-kreupele-koeien-via-cameras-vroeg-herkennen/
Een camerasysteem detecteert kreupele koeien automatisch. 2023. Een camerasysteem detecteert kreupele koeien automatisch – Dairycampus
Kamphuis C. 2023. Non-invasief langdurige monitoring van gezondheid en welzijn van een groep dieren – gedrag gerelateerd aan locomotie en transmissie van Digitale Dermatitis met tracking data en beeldverwerking. DairyCampus Innovatiefonds factsheet
