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Health Monitoring without Sensors on the Animal

With COW-AI, ACARiS transfers its globally recognized expertise from the equine sector to AI-based health monitoring for dairy cattle. Our AI has been specially adapted to the needs of dairy farms. It can precisely identify each animal, record health parameters, and monitor not only every single cow but also the entire herd with ease. This provides farmers with clear, simple insights to optimize productivity and health.

ACARiS’ artificial intelligence offers:

  • Lameness detection from 1 to 5

  • Camera-based identification of cows WITHOUT sensors on the animal

  • Simple, cost-effective installation with very low maintenance requirements

Lameness explained
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Partner Farms in Germany
5.000+
Cows in Real-Time Monitoring
24/7
Automated Animal Monitoring
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A crucial factor for animal welfare

Why is the early detection of lameness so important?

❗Loss of Milk Yield

A loss of up to 500 kg of milk per lactation is possible.

❗Fertility Problems

Lameness affects estrus and makes reproduction more difficult.

❗Rising Costs

Veterinary and treatment costs increase significantly with delayed intervention.

❗Higher Culling Rates

Lameness-related replacements increase the costs of herd turnover.

❗Animal Welfare in Focus

Early diagnosis improves animal welfare and reduces unnecessary suffering
MORE PERFORMANCE, LESS EFFORT

Your Benefits with COW-AI

Lameness Costs Milk Yield

  • Even mild lameness significantly reduces milk production.
  • Early detection prevents economic losses.
  • COW-AI detects the smallest changes in gait.
  • Better animal welfare and higher milk yield for the farm.

1. Early Detection of Lameness
COW-AI automatically detects abnormal movements before they become visible and cause costly consequences.

2. No Additional Work in the Barn
Monitoring runs entirely in the background, without restraining animals, using transponders, or adding extra work for staff.

3. Continuous Animal Health Monitoring
The system provides daily, individual animal data for better decisions and improved animal welfare.

WITHOUT SENSORS ON THE COW

This is How Our Systems Work

AI-Cameras

Using the newly developed cameras, your herds are monitored around the clock without disrupting farm operations.

Health Monitoring

Our AI analyzes the behavior of your cows in real time and detects early signs of lameness. Body Condition Scoring can also be determined in real time.

Identification

Our unique AI identifies each individual cow without intrusive sensors or markings on the animal. Complex equipment and maintenance are thus a thing of the past.

Reports

Our platform generates real-time reports on the health and behavior of each individual cow and your herd, accessible via smartphone, tablet, and PC.

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Requirements for COW-AI

  • Camera Positioning
    The camera unit is ideally installed above the return lane after the milking parlor. It should be mounted at a height of 4.5 to 6 meters with an unobstructed view of the entire walking area.
  • Walkway Requirements
    A straight, level, and well-lit walkway of 5 to 6 meters in length is required. Recommended lighting: e.g., 70-watt LED floodlight.
  • Animal Flow
    There must be no stops or backlogs in the monitored area. Cows must walk through the lane individually and without obstacles.
  • Internet Connection
    COW-AI requires a stable internet connection with at least 500 kBit/s upload. If no internet is available, connection via Starlink is possible.
  • Installation
    Installation is carried out by our team under suitable conditions.
  • Request a Consultation
    Contact us in advance to check whether installation of our system is possible at your farm.
Klaus Dieter Augustin

“The biggest change through COW PROTECTOR?
We are always one step ahead of the problems. Instead of merely reacting to symptoms, we prevent them. A lameness detected early saves treatment time, costs, and keeps the cow in the herd. Over the years, this adds up to enormous benefits – for the economic success of the farm and for the well-being of the animals.”

Frank Cordes

“With ACARiS COW PROTECTOR, we use an AI-powered camera that records each cow’s gait without the need for transponders or restraint, detecting subtle changes in real time (e.g., step asymmetries, back posture, walking speed). If the system identifies abnormal locomotion, it is automatically reported – enabling our staff to respond more quickly to early signs of lameness, while cows that are already lame can be monitored more effectively with the system.”

Who We Work With

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien

Die Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni) ist die einzige veterinärmedizinische, akademische Bildungs- und Forschungsstätte Österreichs und zugleich die älteste im deutschsprachigen Raum – gegründet 1765 von Kaiserin Maria Theresia.

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen

„Bildung für Verantwortung“, das ist die Mission der Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen. Einer Hochschule, die sich voll und ganz der Nachhaltigen Entwicklung verschrieben hat. Dazu gehört das Studienangebot der HfWU: Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge aus den Studienrichtungen Wirtschaft, Umwelt, Gestaltung und Therapien.
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Jeannine Gsaller
Senior Business Development
Leon Raithel
Web-Developer & Support

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