A first for the sheep farming industry, FlockFinder has unveiled ‘EweGene’, an AI-powered tool designed to assist farmers in diagnosing and treating livestock diseases. With livestock diseases costing the UK sheep farming sector over £100 million annually, this innovative tool aims to significantly reduce the impact of diseases on flocks.
EweGene, integrated into FlockFinder’s award-winning app, provides farmers with expert guidance on disease identification, treatment, and prevention. By leveraging industry-leading data from trusted sources such as AHDB, DEFRA, and MSD, EweGene empowers farmers with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance flock health and profitability.
Traditionally, farmers have relied on their experience to identify diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis due to the overwhelming number of potential conditions. EweGene changes this approach by allowing farmers to input symptoms and receive a list of possible diseases. A user-friendly chat interface then helps narrow down the options, improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
The tool not only addresses common sheep diseases like lameness, abortion, and parasites but also provides dynamic treatment guidance that stays current with the latest industry advice. Studies indicate that effective disease identification and treatment can boost farm profitability by up to 30%, highlighting the importance of timely and accurate disease management.
Available online and through the FlockFinder app, EweGene offers farmers essential support while they are out in the field.
As the agricultural sector faces increasing challenges, EweGene stands out as a user-friendly solution that provides farmers with the guidance they need to manage livestock health effectively. For more information or to try EweGene, visit www.ask.flockfinder.co.uk.
