Ethel Farm Limited
How the CREDIT Technology Gateway at DkIT worked with Ethel Farm Limited in the Development of a Remote Sheep Monitoring Lambing System.
Company Profile
Ethel Farm Limited are a small family-owned sheep breeding farming business located in Kells, County Meath. They specialise in breeding speciality and pedigree lamb flock.
| Company Name | Funding Source & Value |
| Ethel Farm Limited | 3 x Innovation Vouchers and 1 x IPP Feasibility Study |
Problem to Be Solved
A common problem in sheep lambing is malpresentation of the lamb, which can cause complications for the ewe during the birth process and even endanger the animal. The project concept is to develop a sustainable, remote monitoring system for farmers to detect signs and indicators of ewe giving birth to lambs.
Solution Delivered by Gateway
CREDIT Technology Gateway have been engaged across 3 x Innovation Vouchers and 1 x IPP Feasibility Study which have been conducted to investigate state of the art in monitoring status of the health of farm animals and perform analysis on the ewe before the lambing process to extract behaviour indicators using integrated sensors and vision system.
Ethel Farm Ltd – Gerard Reaburn (Business Development at CREDIT Technology Gateway) and Wai Hong Keet (Engineering Technologist at CREDIT Technology Gateway) and lambing success
Impact on the Company
The company has obtained value information regarding the micro-movement and behaviour translated directly from the experimental sensors, with recommended operational process to ensure the safety of the ewe during lambing, addressing the sustainability of agriculture.
"The team at CREDIT Technology Gateway have progressed a desired solution through the development of a smart remote monitoring technology based system that allows the farmer to access real time video evidence that can ameliorate the complexities associated with lambing. Ethel Farm are committed to taking this technology to the next level with a view to commercialisation’. "
— Eamonn Duffy, MD Ethel Farms Limited
