Publications by authors named "Asmaa S Ali"
Estrus detection is very important for the profitability of dairy herds. Different automatic systems for estrus detection have been developed over the last decades. Our study aimed to assess the ability of the electronic nose (EN) MENT-EGAS prototype to detect estrus, based on odor release from the perineal headspace in dairy cattle by direct sampling.
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- The study investigated the use of an electronic nose device (MENT-EGAS) to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cows' breath on a dairy farm.
- Twenty-one Holstein-Friesian cows were divided into two groups based on their diet and lactation status, and their exhaled breath was sampled after feeding.
- Results showed that the MENT-EGAS could successfully distinguish between different cow groups and environmental factors, indicating its potential for precision livestock farming.