Tech monitors cow health, welfare

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

Technology in agriculture is advancing at such a pace that it’s now easy for farmers to monitor livestock health and welfare by simple digital devices. In the past farmers needed to personally inspect cattle on a regular basis to keep an eye out for any sicknesses. But now technology, influenced by artificial intelligence, can identify problems in individual animals and send details to the farmer’s phone.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.