Precision Agriculture Grand Challenge - Use of Technology

The program was organized and moderated by Bernie O'Rourke, Extension Livestock Specialist, UW Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences, and offered by the Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program (WYLP). WYLP is connected with the Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the Division of Extension.

Speakers were:
Dr. Rex Sun, North Dakota State UniversityUtilizing thermal imaging to measure the temperament of livestock.
Justin Miller, DatamarsActivity monitoring devices for livestock (Fitbit for animals)
Joe Liefer, John Deere, Autonomous Tractors

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