Cattle management system and method
First Claim
1. A method of managing cattle, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a data processing system including a processor, central data storage, and programming instructions for executing functions in response to data input;
establishing a plurality of recommended actions for management based upon mathematical relationships applied to a plurality of criteria corresponding to recorded animal data, conducting cattle management operations including at least one of feeding, treating, and sorting cattle;
inputting initial data to the data processing system corresponding to information regarding cattle feeding, treating and sorting;
comparing the initial data to the recommendations to determine if the data corresponds to a recommended action;
providing the recommended action for cattle management, said recommended action including at least one of a printed report and a user interface screen prescribing details on the recommended action; and
wherein subsequent data inputs made to the system result in providing an updated recommended action in response to a change in value of the mathematical relationships based upon the subsequent data inputs that differ from the initial data inputs.
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Abstract
A cattle management system and method are provided for managing numerous routine and non-routine management activities. The system and method incorporate a data processing system wherein comprehensive data is gathered and maintained on each individual animal as well as on selected groups of animals. Preferably, a central database is used which allows enhanced functionality with respect to not only data entry and data transfer, but also with respect to providing system generated management recommendations. Some significant functionality of the present invention includes the ability to track the location of each individual animal by utilizing unique identification data for each animal, recording all monitored events that take place at each location during the animal'"'"'s production cycle, and reporting the events and locations as required to government entities, financial institutions, and other entities within the cattle industry.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of managing cattle, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a data processing system including a processor, central data storage, and programming instructions for executing functions in response to data input;
establishing a plurality of recommended actions for management based upon mathematical relationships applied to a plurality of criteria corresponding to recorded animal data, conducting cattle management operations including at least one of feeding, treating, and sorting cattle;
inputting initial data to the data processing system corresponding to information regarding cattle feeding, treating and sorting;
comparing the initial data to the recommendations to determine if the data corresponds to a recommended action;
providing the recommended action for cattle management, said recommended action including at least one of a printed report and a user interface screen prescribing details on the recommended action; and
wherein subsequent data inputs made to the system result in providing an updated recommended action in response to a change in value of the mathematical relationships based upon the subsequent data inputs that differ from the initial data inputs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for managing cattle, said system comprising:
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a data processor;
data storage associated with said data processor;
programming instructions residing in said data storage for executing instructions based upon user data input;
said programming instructions including a plurality of recommended actions for management based upon mathematical relationships applied to a plurality of criteria corresponding to selected animal data;
a data input device for inputting data into said data processing system;
means for outputting information reflective of the recommendations said outputting means including at least one of a printed report and a user interface screen prescribing details on the recommended action; and
wherein data input into said data processing system is stored in a central database of said data storage, and subsequent data inputs made to the system result in providing an updated recommended action taking into account a change in value of the mathematical relationships based upon subsequent data inputs that differ from initial data inputs. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of generating a recommended action in a data processing system for cattle management, said method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a plurality of criteria corresponding to individual animal data and group animal data;
generating at least one mathematical formula incorporating at least one criteria; and
determining a value for the formula corresponding to a recommended management action, said recommended management action including at least one of a change of ration for an animal, a change of location of the animal, a treatment for the animal, and a method of administering the ration to the animal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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