Publications by authors named "Maria Gytkjaer Nielsen"
This study investigates the possibility of using machine learning models created in DeepLabCut and Create ML to automate aspects of behavioral coding and aid in behavioral analysis. Two models with different capabilities and complexities were constructed and compared to a manually observed control period. The accuracy of the models was assessed by comparison with manually scoring, before being applied to seven nights of footage of the nocturnal behavior of two African elephants ().
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- Interest in virtual fencing is growing for agriculture and rewilding, but existing systems can be costly and complicated for large herds due to the need for individual collars.
- The study analyzed the spatial distribution of 17 Angus cows in Denmark using GPS data to identify herd positioning and rank patterns, but found no distinct distribution patterns despite observing some tendencies.
- Results suggest that cattle social dynamics are complex, indicating that longer observation periods and new methods are necessary for improving the cost-effectiveness and practicality of virtual fencing solutions.