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Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants – The Disney Dilemma – focuses on Disney’s ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sus ...
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More farmers are investing in wearable technology to help manage heat detection and ease pressure on skilled people during a busy time on-farm. But do these devices improve reproductive performance – an important factor regularly considered in return on investment calculations?
In this episode, Jac McGowan speaks with DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet and co-founder Line Ferriman. Together, they break down new independent research that compares reproduction results from herds using wearables and those that don’t.
The study shows farmers using wearable tech are adopting new mating approaches like extended or all-AB periods. But does the data show performance gains as well? Listen in to hear about the findings and interesting insights from this research.
For more information:
- Inside Dairy story: A closer look at wearable technology | DairyNZ
- DairyNZ information: Automated heat detection | DairyNZ
- DairyNZ Technology and Workplace Practices Survey: Milking Practices and Technology Use | DairyNZ
- CowSmart: CowSmart - Animal Monitoring Data Consultancy
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Chapters
1. Introduction: The rise of wearable technology in dairy farming (00:00:00)
2. Research insights on reproductive performance (00:03:17)
3. Understanding the impact of wearables (00:06:03)
4. Adoption and performance comparisons (00:08:57)
5. The role of wearables in heat detection (00:11:14)
6. Longer AB periods and their benefits (00:15:15)
7. The investment considerations (00:17:57)
8. Episode summary (00:23:31)
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