Automatic body condition scoring by camera
This 3D camera positioned at the exit of a milking parlour or robot is designed to measure the body condition of dairy cows, to help the farmer to better manage his herd.
It performs a topographical measurement of the back of the animal. The image is analysed with DeLaval BCS software to determine the amount of fat covering the loin, rump, tailhead, hooks, pins and short ribs. From this analysis, the system can accurately calculate the body condition score of the cow, in the one to five range.
