The University of Wisconsin-Madison was awarded a $1 million project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program. The grant will fund the development of a computer vision system combining cow body shape and feeding behavior data to improve dairy cow health and welfare on farms. The university aims to create an accurate predictive model for early detection of peripartum diseases in dairy cows using artificial intelligence technologies. It will evaluate the economic impact on farms and assess consumer willingness-to-pay for products with enhanced animal health and welfare. Outreach activities are included to educate students and stakeholders on livestock technology applications. The project period is from May 1, 2023 through February 28, 2027.
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