Precision Sheep

A network for users of eID technology for livestock worldwide to share their stories.

[John Gardenier @johngardenier]

@pbl1972 @Fergenetics @agtechsowhat @glatzblack @SBTSTBTS @temaniaangus @CorriganLucinda @severnangus A cheap Xbox Kinect camera gets pretty good quality data: https://t.co/ZuYuIOP96W. Could be improved with better camera placement.

[Warwick Long @Warwick_Long]

POLL: Best big thing?
Big Lobster (Larry) - Kingston SE SA
vs
Big Merino - Goulburn NSW

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@sheepGeekCP @GallagherAMAU How did you go generating the histogram of weights. I presume you did it in your database not on the TW-1 touchscreen as you are just using it as a “dumb” scale to send weights to your computer.

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

Thanks to John Keniry talking about the technology steamroller at the #SheepCRCFC He quoted Stewart Brand “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you 're part of the road.” Quite apt I feel.

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

@sheepGeekCP tells #SheepCRCFC participants in Dubbo that precision sheep management using electronic identification technologies is so much more than just fleece weight/micron and body weights. And also how he does it. Thanks Mark!

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@bo_lowe @EnglandJengland @GallagherAMAU @woolinnovation What data are you wanting to track and what hardware do you have?

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@bo_lowe @EnglandJengland @GallagherAMAU @woolinnovation But if you set up the traits for sheep you should be able to use the software. Otherwise have you any details of the Canadian software version I can chase up. We use Practical Systems Stockbook for our sheep operations and for a number of clients. That might be an option

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

First run for new @Tru_Test XRS2 stickreader to identify who is still in the white tag ewe mob after visual culling. Used easy single key trait entry feature to capture daggy animal raddle marks before they disappear. Keeps me updated with main EID hardware brands for clients too

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

First session yesterday for my newest Lifetime Ewe Management course based around Binnum in SA’s SE. Weighing ewes using @GallagherAMAU TW-3 scales to get their standard reference weight and entering condition scores simply using the great touchscreen . @woolinnovation

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@sheepGeekCP @automed_OS Mark. I get those messages too....Are you using @automed_OS for variable rate dosing, for animal treatment records or just for the ergonomics of just pulling the trigger to dose as 6in1 is 1ml dose. If you are using variable rate, what treatments and what hardware? Cheers

[Clint Savoini @CSav11]

Good Information here. #cattletales

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@BenDuxson @pracsystems @ramsaybaa @Walloco Nice quick and easy classing and drafting using the draft buttons on the touch screen. Why didn’t you just press save so you could class against EID? Or did that take too long.

[Precision Sheep @precisionsheep]

@Fergenetics @woolinnovation @blkmer694 @wallaloopark Can’t wait to have a crack at this technology with @Fergenetics

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

We took the mothering up sensors off on Monday evening and it was really easy and quick. Now we just have to wait for the data from the software to come back. https://t.co/DY5a3e7hGc. Video shows sensors being downloaded which was a really simple system. Thanks Mark @Fergenetics

[James AgricUltra Macfarlane @james_ag_]

Breaking news! I’ve established my own consultancy and I’m now in business! Offering business management and livestock consulting services for the Great Southern and beyond!

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

We fitted sensors to allow us to mother up ewes and lambs within 24 hrs with Mark @Fergenetics yesterday. Really simple and easy. They come off later today. https://t.co/gFEfMLQXmH

[Mark Modra @farmersgrowit]

What you do when one finds a stray sheep and all you have is the family car..........just don't tell my wife! #safteyfirst

[Henry Goode @GoodeHenry]

Great day hosting AWN film crew getting footage for new Limestone Coast Merino brand for their Merino & Co range. @woolnetwork

[jonathan england @EnglandJengland]

Next Generation Livestock Solutions (that’s me) has developed and is delivering a series of 6 workshops over 12 months in the SE of SA to help livestock producers make the most of their on farm data thanks to @meatlivestock PGS program. Contact me if you are interested.