Innovative applications RFID technology in calf farms

In today's technological era, RFID technology is gradually changing many industries, including animal husbandry. In calf farms, the application of RFID technology has brought many conveniences and advantages to farmers. Through RFID technology, the management links of the farms can be optimized, the management efficiency of the farms can be improved, and more benefits can be brought to farmers.

Identification

Put RFID ear tags on the calves' ears, and install a fixed panel RFID electronic ear tag reader on the side of the channel. When the calf walks into the channel, the reader will automatically read the calf's ear tag information and obtain the calf's information. Identity information for identification purposes. You can also use a handheld RFID ear tag scanner to identify the calf ear tag and obtain the calf's identity information.

automatic feeding station

The identity information of the calf is entered in the ear tag and associated with the database of the feeding system. The formula milk powder for calves of different ages is different. When the ear tag reader reads the calf's ear tag information, the system will start to prepare milk powder based on the calf's identity information. In conjunction with other equipment, the calf's eating time, food intake, and milk consumption can be recorded Data cleaning such as proportions is completely recorded.

Smart weighing

In order to accurately understand the weight gain of calves, the calves need to be weighed at regular intervals. An RFID Reader is installed on one side of the weighing platform. When the calf enters the weighing platform, the identity information of the calf will be automatically read. At the same time, the weight information of the calf will be uploaded to the management system to complete the weighing of the calf. The information is automatically uploaded, which is convenient, accurate and fast.

Group management

In order to facilitate management, calves of similar age, weight, and health need to be kept in groups to avoid the situation of mixed breeding of different sizes that may lead to malnutrition in individual calves. By deploying an RFID reader on the channel, the identity information of the calves can be obtained when they enter the channel, and the channel doors of different pens can be opened based on the information for group management and feeding. It can also be combined with a weighing system to achieve the effect of grouping after weighing is completed.

Finally, RFID technology can also help farmers conduct better marketing. By storing information such as the breed, growth status, and health status of each calf in the RFID ear tag, farmers can demonstrate the advantages of their products to potential customers, thus increasing sales opportunities.

The application of RFID technology in calf farms has brought many conveniences and advantages to farmers. It not only improves work efficiency and accuracy, but also helps farmers better manage the growth and health of calves, as well as better market promotion.