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involved creating a genetically diverse herd of years, which has really spurred the research,”
230 Angus cows and their progeny. At the time, he says.
affordable RGB-D sensors capable of providing
3D mapping were just hitting the market. Dr Alempijevic says his ongoing research with
the NSW DPI and MLA aims to help farmers
During the past four years, Dr Alempijevic has produce the product that is most in-demand
spent many hours in the cattle yards and paddocks from domestic and overseas consumers.
of regional NSW where he has photographed
tens of thousands of frames of the rear ends of “If the farmers can match what we like in terms
purebred Angus cattle. of expectation, then we’re satisfied and they get
optimum value. If there’s a tool that will assist
“This technology only became sufficiently them, it’s passing the parameters of consumer
accurate, fast and affordable within the past few demand straight to the farmer.”

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The Australian Farmer • Issue 2017