Numero oggetto
2022/85
Creatore
Descrizione
Orange plastic dairy automation device. This movement tracker is strapped to a cow's leg. The transmitter records the activity and movement of the cow. A decrease in movement could be a sign of ill health. Made by Comtec Co., Ltd., Japan in the 1990s. This device was used at the University of Reading's Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR), at Hall Farm, Arborfield.
Descrizione fisica
1 box: plastic, mercury
Storico archivio
Museum Object History Note - 'Description of Object/Collection - 4 dairy automation devices. An orange movement tracker.', MERL Miscellaneous note - 'Orange - cow version of smart watch. Strapped to leg. Track activity and movement. Mercury switch inside to keep upright to keep active. Decreases movement indicates the cow is not well. 1990s. Programmed on PC to correspond with a cow.'
Luogo di produzione
Japan
Data
1990-01-01 - 1999-12-31
Periodo di produzione
1990s
Nome oggetto
Materiale
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