USE CASE #4
Genetic data for animal production improvement
- Countries: AT, DE, FR, BE
- Lead Partner: ZUCH
- Other Partners: LKV, EV ILVO
This Use Case builds on RDV, one of Europe’s largest cattle databases, and links it with sensor system providers via CEADS. It applies ICAR standards (ADE, ADIS ADED) and leverages the iDDEN platform to improve herd management, breeding, and animal health.
Objectives
Interconnect genetic evaluation, milk and beef recording, and sensor datasets.
Enable real-time data flow on IDs, calving, insemination, pregnancy tests, and health status.
Use CEADS to expand breeding value estimation across Europe.
Technology in Action
≥25 datasets from 50,000 farms and 2 million cows integrated.
Real-time rumination, reproductive, and slaughterhouse data linked with farm databases.
Impacts
Economic
Improved herd efficiency, productivity, and farm profitability.
Technological
Interoperability via ICAR/iDDEN standards, adoption of advanced analytics.
Environmental
More efficient livestock practices reduce input use and emissions.
Societal
Stronger collaboration among breeders, improved animal welfare, higher consumer trust.