Classification system for estrus behavior of cow using an accelerometer

Generally, estrus of cow can be observed from its body such as swollen vagina, slime and mydriasis or its behaviors such as bellow out, ride piggyback with the other or let the other rides piggyback. These symptoms will only occur within 18 hours. To access the best result, therefore, the insemination should be processed during on 9-18 hours of that period time. Therefore, this project proposes the application of accelerometer for checking estrus of cow. The accelerometer is installed on the cow's front leg. When the cow rides piggyback the other, resulting the output signal of accelerometer is changed. This signal will be sent to the microcontroller for processing and send the signal through wireless to computer for displaying. The proposed system will be useful to improve efficiency of the insemination.