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BoviSensor Pain App
BoviSensor is an innovative cattle pain detection app designed to support animal welfare and improve pain management on farms. Developed in collaboration between Ceva, the National Veterinary School of Nantes (Oniris, France) and a panel of international veterinary experts, BoviSensor translates the latest scientific knowledge into a practical on-farm tool. It helps farmers and veterinarians identify pain signs in cattle more easily and take appropriate action. By combining behaviour-based observations with expert recommendations, the app makes cattle pain detection and assessment more accessible, objective, and practical in everyday farm management, helping to support animal comfort, recovery, and farm performance.
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Why BoviSensor Cattle Pain Detection App?
Effective cattle pain detection can be challenging, as signs are often subtle or easily overlooked. Early identification is essential to improve animal welfare, support recovery, and optimize herd management.
BoviSensor was developed to make cattle pain assessment easier, more consistent, and more objective in the field. Built on expert veterinary knowledge and practical assessment tools, the app empowers farmers and veterinarians to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.
With BoviSensor, expert cattle pain detection and assessment are always available—right at your fingertips.
How to use
BoviSensor was developed to provide a simple and intuitive cattle pain detection experience for farmers and veterinarians.
- Observe the animal’s behaviour according to the specific health issue you’re addressing.
- Select the signs that best match what you observe from a predefined list based on validated criteria.
- Get an automatic pain score, calculated using expert-developed assessment grids.
- Receive practical recommendations to manage and reduce pain, supporting recovery and animal comfort.
- Save and export reports for better follow-up, collaboration with your veterinarian, and improved farm management.
