CattleEye Makes Global Shortlist for Prestigious Dairy Innovation Awards

CattleEye is pleased to announced that the company has been shortlisted as a finalist in the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Innovation Awards 2025, recognised in the Innovation in Animal Care in Farming category alongside two other global finalists.

The IDF awards programme has become increasingly influential within the dairy industry, celebrating innovations that combine economic sense with environmental responsibility. This year’s competition attracted entries from agricultural technology companies, research institutions, and innovative start-ups spanning six continents – making the shortlist particularly competitive.

What This Recognition Means

The recognition further validates CattleEye’s mission to deliver practical technology solutions can deliver genuine value to farmers whilst improving animal welfare standards.

“Being recognised alongside global innovators validates our focus on practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for dairy farmers,” says Terry Canning, CattleEye’s CEO. “This recognition reflects tremendous work from across our entire team in developing technology that addresses real farm challenges whilst improving animal welfare standards.”

The awards examine innovations across four categories – sustainable farming practices; processing innovation; new product development; and people and planet. Placement in the sustainable farming / animal care category puts CattleEye among solutions addressing some of the industry’s most pressing welfare challenges.

The Technology Behind the Recognition

What sets CattleEye apart is the ability to monitor without hardware complexity. Whilst many livestock monitoring solutions rely on wearable devices, sensors, or complex installations, CattleEye’s AI-powered video analysis system works with standard cameras to monitor cow mobility and body condition scoring.

The system processes video data through artificial intelligence algorithms, identifying early signs of lameness and changes in body condition that might otherwise go unnoticed for weeks. According to peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Dairy Science, CattleEye’s technology can detect mobility issues up to 23 days before they become apparent through traditional visual assessment methods.

Real-World Impact

“Early detection fundamentally changes the economic and welfare equation,” says Terry. “When farmers can identify issues weeks before they become apparent, intervention becomes more effective and less costly.”

CattleEye monitors over 285,000 cows across farms in multiple countries. The body condition scoring component has achieved accuracy levels comparable to trained human assessors whilst providing consistent, repeatable measurements over time – addressing one of the key challenges in traditional manual scoring where consistency can vary significantly between assessors.

“The calibre of innovation represented in our category demonstrates how technology is transforming traditional farming practices,” says Terry. “Each finalist addresses different aspects of animal care, showing the breadth of solutions being developed globally.”

The awards ceremony will take place at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Santiago de Chile on October 21, where winners across all categories will be announced.

To find how CattleEye can improve herd health on your farm, contact us via contact@cattleeye.com