Cowboys are adding algorithms to their saddle bags.
Drugmakers, startups and cattlemen are betting that sensors and data-sifting software can help keep cattle in Western U.S. feedlots healthier than cowboys can alone. New tags clipped to animals’ ears aim to monitor movement and feeding patterns for early signs of sickness.
With low…
Article source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/cowboys-turn-to-high-tech-ear-tags-to-monitor-animal-health-1474363802