Aside from IB, another type of livestock innovation to try is embryo transfer or known as ET, which is a second generation of reproductive biotechnology after artificial insemination (IB). The definition of embryo transfer is a technique known as genetic manipulation. Embryo transfer is also known as a technique in which embryos are collected from the genitalia of one cow prior to fertilization and transplanted into the reproductive tract of another female to continue the pregnancy until she is fully mature.

3. Hi-Fer Method

The third method for breeders is Hi-Fer which is fermented forage using probiotics and also complementary feed products from research Centras LPPM IPB which are of excellent quality (palatable/highly preferred by cattle. Protein content 10 percent, energy/TDN content is 55 percent), easy and durable enough to store (2 month shelf life).

Hi-fer livestock method innovation is an effective technology on how to easily produce, harvest, process, store and transport in the form of commercial packaged products. The Hi-fer method is packaged in hermetic plastic bags (2 layers), with a maximum weight per package of 35 kg, so it is easy to transport, distribute and its use at the farmer’s level is very practical and very simple. (Also read: How to keep animals well fed)

4. Identification and tracking

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an identification method that uses a tool called an RFID tag or transponder. The point is to store and retrieve data remotely. In general, an RFID system consists of three main components, including tags, readers, and databases.

For RFID tags or cards composed of silicon microchips and antennas, installed or inserted into cattle for identification and registration purposes by using radio waves. This livestock identification and tracking system has been extended to livestock health monitoring. The technological foundations for livestock monitoring systems include microcontrollers, temperature sensors, and heart rate sensors.

5. Waste Treatment Plant

The next fifth method is the installation of a waste treatment plant for biogas, liquid fertilizer and also animal feed. This innovative method can process discarded livestock waste into something more useful, such as biogas, liquid organic fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. Also, by using this facility, your cattle waste can be managed quite well and efficiently. If your livestock waste is not managed properly, it will cause serious environmental pollution and endanger health. (Also Read: How To Overcome Worm Infections In Cattle)

6. Limburg-based ranch

In addition to the five methods above, several innovative livestock methods have been found that can be tried. A Kipster farm in Castenray, Limburg province, the Netherlands, succeeded in producing CO2-free chicken eggs. So this may be a new finding of innovative 0% CO2 chicken farming.

According to the confession of Kipster, who had the idea, there were several factors that caught their attention, especially the use of energy and the selection of chicken and types of food. The Limburg-based farm is said to use solar panels to meet energy needs in its daily production process.

7. Food not fresh

You can apply non-fresh feeding methods, and this is a type of innovation in livestock that can be tried for results. For example, for poultry such as chickens, they are not given fresh food such as corn or other grains or instant food. But it can provide waste streams like leftover bread and produce like chicken feed. As well as being more energy and cost efficient, this will also be highly beneficial in reducing abundant waste. (Also read: Differences between ruminant and non-ruminant cattle)

Determining the type of innovative livestock farming is not easy, but we hope this guide to 7 Types of Livestock Innovations Ranchers Should Try is helpful.