Pasture Reader measures grass height and density for optimized cattle feeding

Measures grass height and density to optimize cattle feed and milk production

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Detail description

Measures grass height and density on mower-mounted sensor, enabling precise fresh grass feeding in zero-grazing systems. Enhances feed intake, milk yield, and grassland management through real-time data. Supports targeted fertilization and integration with Kringloopwijzer. Ideal for dairy farms aiming to optimize nutrition and economic returns. Requires high initial investment and is limited to direct feeding scenarios.

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Contribution detail info

Project

Inno4Grass

Shared Innovation Space for Sustainable Productivity of Grasslands in Europe

Location
Netherlands
Authors
A. van den Pol-van Dasselaar (Aeres Hogeschool Dronten), L. M. Bastiaansen- Aantjes (Aeres Hogeschool Dronten)
Purpose
Access data, Adopt innovative practices, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Oct 30, 2019
Origin language
Dutch
Official project website
Inno4Grass
License
CC BY