Cowbit: Smartwatches for Cattle for Climate Change and Animal Health Diagnosis

Ananda Kumar Mishra of Cowbit Technologies Pvt Ltd in India will pilot test the Cowbit, a wearable device for real-time monitoring of dairy cow health. They will test the device across farms in different states in India, along with a mobile app in local languages for user-friendly readout of the data. The device's sensors will measure elements of cow health particularly relevant for guiding farm management. This includes measurements such as udder temperature for early diagnosis of mastitis and prompt veterinary treatment. It also includes behavioral measurements to identify cows without typical signs of estrus (silent heat) who are ready for insemination to maximize breeding efficiency. They will collaborate with farmers and other stakeholders to ensure the device is relevant for increasing farm productivity and has potential for broad uptake.