How virtual reality goggles can improve cows’ well-being

Contributor Elizabeth Schroeder, Farmer's Weekly

Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 07:12
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How virtual reality goggles can improve cows’ well-being
The dairy industry in Russia is increasingly focussing on ensuring the well-being of cows in addition to meeting their physical needs. Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the Moscow region | Farmer's Weekly

AGRICULTURE NEWS - Russian milk producers have developed a new and unexpected solution to dairy output challenges.

Following the global trend towards computerisation and sustainability, a Russian research team has developed a virtual reality (VR) program for cows. 

This was according to a statement by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the Moscow region.

Researchers tested a prototype of virtual reality goggles on a farm in the Ramensky district, which have been designed to improve the well-being of cows.

Read the full article here on the Caxton publication, Farmer's Weekly

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