Viking Genetics | August 30, 2023 | Sponsored Content - Farmonline - video Dailymotion

A video outlining the Viking Genetics system.

Transcript

00:00 Sustainable farming calls for new genetic solutions.

00:11 Something you can do as a dairy and beef producer to breed efficient and climate-friendly cows.

00:18 Feed has an enormous impact not only on our bottom line, but also on the environment and

00:23 animal welfare.

00:25 So how do you actually become more feed efficient as a farmer?

00:30 The Saved Feed Index shows you how efficient a cow is in turning feed into milk.

00:36 You can find out which bulls that will bring you the best performing and most climate-friendly

00:40 cows.

00:41 On average, 6% of a cow's energy is spent on producing methane rather than milk.

00:49 The Saved Feed Index is based on data from the CFIT technology, a state-of-the-art system

00:55 where 3D cameras monitor and measure the feed intake throughout the lactation of the cows

01:00 from commercial herds, without disturbing the daily routines and cows' natural behaviour.

01:07 The 3D cameras and artificial intelligence identify the cows, estimate their weight and

01:13 quantify how much they eat.

01:16 Each cow is identified from pictures of its back.

01:19 The cameras record the cow's distinct pattern of colours and body shape.

01:24 To quantify the amount of feed that each cow consumes during a day, the cameras take pictures

01:29 of the surface of the feed.

01:31 One picture before the cow goes to the feeding table to eat and one after she leaves.

01:37 By subtracting the two images, we can quantify the amount of feed that the cow consumes 24/7

01:42 year round.

01:44 The CFIT technology and Saved Feed Index give you the reliable data you need to breed feed-efficient

01:51 cows, make a profitable dairy business and create a better tomorrow.

01:55 [Music]