Silent Herdsman's launch in June 2010 marked the next generation of electronic heat detection monitors and uses advanced motion technology. Silent Herdsman is available to UK producers through an exclusive agreement with NMR.
Results from trials using Silent Herdsman show impressive levels of accuracy compared with similar but older systems. This is down to improved motion detection technology and more "intelligent" equipment.
Collar and processor
Silent Herdsman has unique features. The robust collar has a processor that continuously monitors and analyses all motion behaviour in 3D. Within this monitor is a solid state motion detector, known as an accelerometer and similar to that used in air bags and the Wii games console, which measures behaviour. This is the most advanced motion detection technology available that has been tried and tested to be highly reliable.
The Silent Herdsman collar has the ability, through the processor, to communicate with a farm base station by radio and wirelessly. Information is reliably passed to the farm PC 24/7 and is a major step forward from the infra-red devices where information is typically related two or three times a day.
The technology used in Silent Herdsman collars means that they can be calibrated in only two or three days compared with older versions that might take seven days. And the automatic data transfer to the PC gives the stockman the latest information relating to oestrus in a simple and reliable format.
What NMR Offers
Priced competitively alongside other electronic heat detection systems, NMR will supply a package of collars, the base station and the PC with Silent Herdsman software. Included in the one-off cost will be the installation, which includes the secure fastening of the base station to a wall or pillar in the cubicle housing and training. Data downloads take place when the cows are within 30 to 50 metres of the base station. NMR plans to link Silent Herdsman to its dairy management programs like InterHerd.
Farm base station
For more details and prices contact NMR Customer Services on 08447 255567 or one of the sales team. Special payment terms available.
Simple touch screen showing spikes in heat and red cows
