253 in case of heat feed more often and clean boxes by Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren (GD) (Industry Innovation)

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253 Industry Innovation – in case of heat feed more often and clean boxes by Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren (GD)

In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feeding management; Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
A cow can suffer from heat stress from 21 degrees. To prevent this, dairy farmers should not feed at the hottest time of the day, according to the Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren (NL). To keep the feed tasty and fresh, it is advisable to provide fresh feed several times a day (at least twice) and to (mechanically) ventilate the barn well over the feed alley. In order to prevent rumen acidification, which occurs more often in heat, a buffer can be added in consultation with the feed supplier in order to maintain the acidity level in the rumen. Bring the cows inside at the hottest time of the day and make sure there is unlimited water available. Clean cubicles are also necessary in case of heat. Bacteria in cubicles thrive in the heat and grow exponentially. There is then an increased risk of Kiebsiella mastitis. Therefore clean the cubicles extra often.

Where to find the original material: https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2020/05/19/bij-hitte-vaker-voeren-en-boxen-schoonmaken;
Country: NL

249 Heating drinking water of broilers by Roan Boon (Farm Innovation)

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249 Farm Innovation – Heating drinking water of broilers by Roan Boon

In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Since April 2016 broiler farmer Boon has been heating the drinking water for his broilers. Because there is no more condensation from the water and drinking nipple lines in the litter, his animals suffer much less from foot sole lesions. In veal farming it is already very common to heat drinking water. The greatest health gains are achieved by reducing foot sole lesions. But intestinal health and technical results have also improved: growth has increased and there is better meat quality. The system cost Boon 3500 euros, which he had earned back after 2 rounds. Per round he has lost 250 euros more on gas. According to Boon, the payback time differs per farm, but it could at least be recouped within 1 year. It’s not only good for animal welfare, it’s also much more pleasant to work in a dry barn.

Where to find the original material: https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2020/06/26/vrijwel-geen-voetzoollaesies-door-warm-water;
Country: NL

248 Different systems to improve water quality in dairy stables by Mezutec Watter (Industry Innovation)

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248 Industry Innovation – Different systems to improve water quality in dairy stables by Mezutec Watter

In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Water quality
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
If there is too little water or the quality is insufficient, it is immediately reflected in the milk yield and fertility. There are different ways to treat the water. The first step is filtering or membrane technology. Visible particles are filtered directly and for invisible particles there are flocculants to filter them out anyway. There are also deferrization and de-ironing installations. This can be done via aeration or ionisation. Such an installation costs between 6,000 and 9,000 euros. Finally, water can be disinfected by electrolysis. By giving a charge to the ions of a component, they can stick together. pathogens can thus be filtered. Examples of such systems are the OxAqua (3,250 euro) and Watter.

Where to find the original material: https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2020/06/26/waterkwaliteit-goed-in-de-gaten-houden;
Country: NL

247 Pain relief during castration of piglets by Lintjeshof (Industry Innovation)

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247 Industry Innovation – Pain relief during castration of piglets by Lintjeshof

In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Pain relief during castration is not compulsory in all countries, including the Netherlands. Pig breeders who are perfect in pain management should administer the anaesthetic half an hour before castrating the piglet. There are also pig farmers who administer pain relief at the same time as other piglet treatments. With complete pain management, the piglet recovers faster. A point of attention is to give the piglets the correct anaesthetic with the concentration suitable for piglets. The injection is rewarding, but the operation requires some adaptability on the part of the pig farmer. Pain management costs roughly 2 cents per piglet.

Where to find the original material: https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2020/06/24/dierenarts-lintjeshof-pijnstilling-is-de-moeite-waard;
Country: NL

240 Farm Innovation – Interoperable pig health tracking by HOPU; CSEM; SLU; DIGITANIMAL SL (Farm Innovation)

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240 Farm Innovation – Interoperable pig health tracking by HOPU; CSEM; SLU; DIGITANIMAL SL

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Improving animal welfare and sustainability of livestock production by monitoring physiological parameters through IoT sensors.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/meat/interoperable-pig-tracking;
Country: ES

239 Poultry chain management by IK4-Tekniker SADA p.a. SA Exafan Porphyrio (Industry Innovation)

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239 Industry Innovation – Poultry chain management by IK4-Tekniker SADA p.a. SA Exafan Porphyrio

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Optimising production, transport and processing of poultry meat by automated ambient monitoring and control, and data analyses.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/meat/poultry-chain-management;
Country: ES

237 Meat transparency and traceability by Wageningen University GS1 Germany European EPC Competence Center De Hoeve KDV Westfort De Heus (Industry Innovation)

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237 Industry Innovation – Meat transparency and traceability by Wageningen University GS1 Germany European EPC Competence Center De Hoeve KDV Westfort De Heus

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Big data
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Enhancing transparency and traceability by supporting pro-active auditing processes, data quality and availability in the sustainable pork sector.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/meat/meat-transparency-and-traceability;
Country: NL

234 Pig farm management by ZLTO ILVO Vion Porphyrio LINKS (Industry Innovation)

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234 Industry Innovation – Pig farm management by ZLTO ILVO Vion Porphyrio LINKS

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Big data
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Optimising pig production management by interoperable on-farm sensors and slaughterhouse data.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/meat/pig-farm-management;
Country: NL

232 Happy cow by Connecterra VetVice Wageningen University & Research ZLTO (Industry Innovation)

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232 Industry Innovation – Happy cow by Connecterra VetVice Wageningen University & Research ZLTO

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Improving dairy farm productivity through IoT technology and machine learning technologies.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/dairy/happy-cow;
Country: NL

230 Remote dairy quality by Qlip BV DMK ZLTO (Industry Innovation)

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230 Industry Innovation – Remote dairy quality by Qlip BV DMK ZLTO

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Assuring remote quality of accurate instruments, analysis and pro-active control in the dairy chain.

Where to find the original material: https://www.iof2020.eu/trials/dairy/remote-milk-quality;
Country: NL