WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI
In Canada, researchers from 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows鈥� movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals鈥� physical and mental health.
This work is especially important in Canada, where over 70% of dairy farms still use tie-stall systems that restrict cows鈥� mobility and social interaction. Elsa Vasseur, Associate Professor in Animal Science at 9I制作厂免费 and co-holder of the WELL-E Chair, emphasizes the urgency of change:
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The project was featured during MTL Connecte, showcasing how technology can support ethical and sustainable farming.
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