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Al-Maha Systems provides an IoT livestock health tracking system for farmers

KAUST · · Notable

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Summary

Al-Maha Systems, a startup founded by KAUST students, has developed an IoT system for livestock health tracking. The system uses sensors attached to cows to monitor vital data like heart rate and body temperature, transmitting it to a cloud server. The goal is to detect health problems early and optimize breeding times for dairy farms. Why it matters: This innovation can improve efficiency and productivity in Saudi Arabia's dairy industry by leveraging IoT for animal husbandry.

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KAUST · Al-Maha Systems · IoT · livestock · dairy farms

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