CowXNet: An automated cow estrus detection system

Thanawat Lodkaew, Kitsuchart Pasupa, Chu Kiong Loo

Abstract: Highlights•CowXNet: an automated estrus detection system without attached electronic devices.•A set of discriminative features for estrus detection was found.•A new benchmark dataset of cows with annotations is available.•The nose was the key indicator of estrus behavior, especially sniffing.•Cows behave differently when they are in estrus.