Lameness identification system at sheep and goat breeding units

Lamersys

EIP-AGRI
Measure 16

innovation

in our project

The structure of the system includes both commercial elements and elements that are the result of original laboratory research.

The structure of the system includes both commercial elements and elements that are the result of original laboratory research.

Variation in the kinesiological signatures of diseased animals and comparison with those of healthy ones.

Variation in the kinesiological signatures of diseased animals and comparison with those of healthy ones.

Diagnosing lameness at an early stage even if symptoms are not visually apparent.

Diagnosing lameness at an early stage even if symptoms are not visually apparent.

expected

results

According to research, the majority (80%) of herds face a lameness problem to varying degrees.

According to research, the majority (80%) of herds face a lameness problem to varying degrees.

Significant reductions in costs associated with veterinary care for affected animals and reduction in cases of lameness transmission to stabled animals.

Significant reductions in costs associated with veterinary care for affected animals and reduction in cases of lameness transmission to stabled animals.

With the early and rapid diagnosis of lameness, it becomes possible to avoid the stress of the sick animals and consequently to reduce the daily milk production and their premature slaughter.

With the early and rapid diagnosis of lameness, it becomes possible to avoid the stress of the sick animals and consequently to reduce the daily milk production and their premature slaughter.

Mem

bers

Operational Group

Operational Group

  • Ergoplanning
    Ergoplanning Consulting
  • Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology
    Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology CERTH
  • Producers’ Group Agrotikes Epichiriseis Petroussas A’ PC
    Producers’ Group Agrotikes Epichiriseis Petroussas A’ PC Producers' Groups
  • Thomas Kaligos
    Thomas Kaligos Farmer
  • Engineers For Business
    Engineers For Business Engineers & Technology
Lamersys

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

System for detection of lameness, at an early stage, based on parameters of movement and monitoring of animal nutrition, in order to avoid economic consequences due to loss of production.

System for detection of lameness, at an early stage, based on parameters of movement and monitoring of animal nutrition, in order to avoid economic consequences due to loss of production.

Ergoplanning

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Ergoplanning Ltd
Karatasou 7, Thessaloniki
Telephone: 2310 544 224
Email : info@ergoplanning.gr
Website: www.ergoplanning.gr

Ergoplanning ltd
Karatasou 7, Thessaloniki
Telephone: +30 2310 544 224
Email : info@ergoplanning.gr
Website: www.ergoplanning.gr

Social media

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Research icon

RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology
CERTH

Ινστιτούτο Βιο-Οικονομίας και Αγρο-Τεχνολογίας
ΕΚΕΤΑ