The future of technologies for cattle fertility and calf health

Introduction Globally meat production demand has more than quadrupled in the last 50 years. The “Beef and Buffalo” meat sector constitutes the third-highest level of meat production (behind pig meat and poultry) worldwide, as such, this sector requires continual innovation to meet demands. Whilst a significant amount of innovation has been achieved, through intensification of systems via improved mechanisation and genetic manipulation during the agricultural ‘green revolution’, more stress is being placed on animal health and welfare and individual animal level controls. Many technologies are being aimed at improving core aspects of the cattle industry, including cattle health monitoring and improved management. This article aims to highlight key technologies that are in commercial use, could be adapted from other applications and those which are in the research and development stages in this sector.