Detection method for detecting presence of oestrus in a milking animal

摘要

Disclosed is a method for detecting if oestrus is imminent or present in a milking animal. The method includes the steps of defining a processing area which encompasses two or more independent heat outputs including a portion of the rear of the milking animal, measuring an indicator of heat output from that area, and using the measurement obtained to determine if an oestrus condition is imminent or present.