EMERY ANIMAL HEALTH — Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase I: 8.300000000000001

Description

Bulls are a major contributing factor to the reproductive efficiency and economic viability of beefbusinesses. However current speriograms are incomplete subjective and unreliable with notsystem for bull buyers t oeasily access results.Sperm morphology is a critical component offertility evaluation during a breeding soundness examination. Using computer vision artificialintelligence we will create a chute side semen analysis tool that will create an objective completedifferential spermiogram with consistent accuracy unmatched by humans. This chute sidediagnostic tool will remove the subjective nature of semen analysis. Veterinarians will have theability to quickly and accurately assess the breeding potential of bulls. Accompanying apps willhelp cow-calf producers understand bull testing results and better manage herd fertility. Accurateconsistent results will be assured through defined processes careful selection of microscopicequipment reliable image data and deep machine learning technologies.Veterinarians can use this semen evaluation tool chute side for accurate quick results whilepreforming bull breeding soundness exams. Cow-calf producers will realize improved profits fromincreased reproductive efficiency by using bulls with higher potential for high fertility. The beefindustry can realize up to $1.2 billion from improved production for improved sustainability.