March 21, 2024

FarmSee partners with MSD Animal Health to integrate AI weighing technology

FarmSee, a leader in camera-based artificial intelligence solutions for swine monitoring and production optimisation, has announced a strategic collaboration with MSD Animal Health, to integrate FarmSee's AI-based weighing technology into its global offerings for swine producers, National Hog Farmer reported.

Based in Israel, FarmSee employs computer vision and AI to deliver actionable insights to the swine production industry, offering critical information about individual animals. The company's initial focus revolves around continuous individual weight monitoring, a vital aspect for tracking animals' growth patterns. FarmSee has ambitious plans to expand its technology to provide insights into behaviour, health, and nutrition.

Nimrod Madar, CEO of FarmSee, said that they are thrilled to collaborate with MSD Animal Health and view this investment as an exciting opportunity to work with a leading company to further develop their innovative technology.

Madar emphasised the collaboration's validation of FarmSee's technology and its potential for growth and expansion, underscoring the company's commitment to empowering producers with data-driven optimization while ensuring animal well-being.

Stephen Murray, associate vice president at MSD Animal Health Ventures, highlighted the company's long-standing support for FarmSee's technology.

Murray expressed anticipation for the growth and development of FarmSee's swine-monitoring technology, and its integration into MSD Animal Health's suite of animal health solutions. He reiterated MSD Animal Health's dedication to positively impacting animal health and welfare while driving positive change for pork producers worldwide.

MSD Animal Health participated in FarmSee's A round. FarmSee has also secured a partnership with Munters as part of their A round funding.

-      National Hog Farmer