Comparative performance analysis between two different generations of an automatic milking system

Abstract

The adoption of Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) in Europe and Italy has been increasing gradually in recent years, driven by the advantages they offer over traditional milking methods. AMS reduces the need for manual labor, increases milk production, standardizes teat cleaning and disinfection, and promotes animal welfare. The adoption of milking robots also allows for continuous monitoring of milk parameters, animal health status, and production performance. In a recent study, the authors analyzed the improvements achieved by a buffalo farm in Southern Italy that switched from an older model (Classic ) to a newer generation model (VMS 300) of milking robot, showing an increase in production quantity and quality.

A Performance Analysis of Security Protocols for Distributed Measurement Systems Based on Internet of Things with Constrained Hardware and Open Source Infrastructures

“…With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, safeguarding sensitive data has become paramount. As highlighted by the recent literature [1], many of these data are measurements, and the IoT paradigm is the basis of modern distributed measurement systems (DMSs), used for the monitoring of many heterogeneous physical quantities, crucial for wellness [2,3], industrial automation, education, power generation and distribution, smart agriculture, and farming [4,5], but also for the safety of people [6][7][8] and structures [9]. The cyber security company Check Point Research has reported a significant surge in cyber attacks targeting IoT devices during the current calendar year.…”