apparatus and method for detecting whether estrus is imminent or present in a milking animal

摘要

Apparatus and method for detecting whether estrus is imminent or present in a milking animal The present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting whether estrus is imminent or present in a milking animal, the apparatus configured to be operated by steps a) define a processing area comprising two or more independent heat outputs including a portion of the rear part of the milking animal and b) measure a heat output indicator of that area with at least one sensor and c) use the measurement obtained in b) to determine if an estrus condition is imminent or present.