CattleEye’s AI lameness detection system passes 150,000 animals under monitoring

Just ahead of attending this year’s Eurotier conference, CattleEye has revealed that there are now more than 150,000 cattle being monitored by its AI lameness detection software with farms across North and South America, Europe, and the Antipodes now benefitting from the technology.

Founded in 2019, the firm’s AI-enabled mobility monitoring platform is designed to detect early signs of lameness in herds. The firm also recently rolled out a new body condition scoring (BCS) module which is the latest add-on to the award-winning solution.

CattleEye will be part of the Eurotier conference from 12 to 15 November 2024 and will be exhibiting in Hanover alongside more than 2,200 exhibitors from 51 countries. The CattleEye team will showcase its world-class agri-tech solution alongside nine companies at the Northern Ireland stand (C29, Hall 11). 

CattleEye’s CEO Terry Canning said: “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the power of innovation at CattleEye. We’re revolutionising dairy cow management by making welfare monitoring as simple as installing a camera at the milking parlour. Our AI does the rest, giving farmers a hands-off, accurate view of their herd’s health that was simply not possible before.

“Achieving 150,000 cattle under monitoring worldwide is a major milestone for us, and we’re proud to see farms from the Americas to Europe embracing CattleEye. This scale of adoption is proof that AI-driven insights are becoming an essential tool for sustainable, profitable dairy farming in today’s world.”

The CattleEye lameness detection and body condition scoring (BCS) system enables farmers to prevent productivity loss and reduces veterinary costs. Savings of up to £175 per cow can be achieved using both the lameness and BCS modules. 

The video monitoring system allows users the flexibility of having either or both locomotion and BCS insights using a camera that costs around £150 to purchase and install.

Terry added: “Our commitment is to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in agri-tech. With the recent launch of our BCS module and our upcoming presence at Eurotier, we’re excited to demonstrate the positive impact AI can have in agriculture, making life easier for farmers while supporting the welfare and productivity of their herds.”

According to a study published in the Journal Of Dairy Science in April, the CattleEye BCS system provides tangible financial benefits for farmers by optimising herd health and productivity. More on that study can be found here.Global dairy farming equipment manufacturer GEA acquired CattleEye in March 2024 in order to further strengthen its suite of welfare and productivity enhancing solutions.

To find out more about how to solve welfare issues within your herd using the latest AI insights and automations, speak with one of the team on contact@cattleeye.com