January 3, 2024 University Wide Campus Wide
Home/ News & Articles/ TechnOlympics 2023 Grand Champion: Innovative Technology for Better Cattle Farming Operations
Reposted; First Posted on: December 21, 2023
To have a cattle farm.
From this humble dream of an agricultural engineering student from Siniloan, Laguna, came the inspiration to create an innovative sensory device for cattle farming.
Raymond R. Balino, now an instructor at the College of Engineering (COE) of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan Campus (LSPU-SC), shared this during the presentation of their device called “Handheld Cattle Live Weight Estimator Device” (CLWED) at the Technolympics 2023 held at the Cultural Center of Laguna, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Nov. 29.
The live weight estimator, a thesis project of then agricultural student that was featured in the exhibit and elevator pitch contest to represent the college, brought home the title of grand champion among the different technopreneurs and innovators in the province.
Cattle Weighing Made Easier
Balino, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) of LSPU-SC, stated that due to the mass production of cattle, he and his co-researchers saw the need to develop a device that could measure the live weight of the cattle with a non-contact approach to reduce the laborious strain on the farmers and perform more operations.
For their undergraduate thesis, Balino embarked on this technoventure idea with Giselle Coronacion, Christian Harley Dela Cruz, Christian Violeta, and Dr. Menchie Del Rosario. Their device aims to reduce the time of operation and drudgery of work in live weight monitoring. By adopting this smart farming technique in cattle management, farmers can optimize resource utilization, enhance animal welfare, reduce costs, and minimize stress impacts.
The contactless live weighing device is a research-based product that underwent different kinds of tests for accuracy and precision in weight-reading. Balino shared that their several trials revealed 99% accuracy for bulls and 97.88% accuracy for cows.
One of the advantages of the said device is the speed of getting the weight for about 180 seconds. The device, encrypted with formula and built with hardware and software, automatically shows the live weight reading of cattle on the light-emitting diode (LED) display attached in the device.
At the moment of presentation, the device has an estimate cost of P6,388.00.
The innovative product is said to be economical as it can be used by veterinarians and other related companies.
Innovation and Collaboration
Balino shared that they are committed to collaborating with the university research, development, and extension programs to amplify the impact of their handheld cattle live weight estimator in the agricultural community.
“This collaboration involves joint research projects, leveraging university expertise for rigorous testing and validation,” Balino stated.
He added that they will work closely with extension services to design impactful educational initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
“By offering internships and research opportunities to students,” Balino explained, “we aim to contribute to academic development while ensuring the ongoing innovation and relevance of our product.”
Balino also shared that their openness for partnership is a manifestation of their dedication in combining academic rigor with practical application for the benefit of the agricultural community.
Expressing his enthusiasm and optimism for technology innovation, Balino encourages his fellows to delve into the world of technoventures.
“I urge my fellow Ka-Piyu [LSPU fellows] to unleash their innovation, contributing to a future filled with groundbreaking ideas and positive change,” Balino expressed. “Together, let’s continue to push boundaries, support one another, and inspire [one another].”
#HatchYourBizWithATBI #agriaquatechnologybusinessincubator #Technolympcis2023
Related News
Radyo Agila features LSPU TechnOlympics 2023
The Radyo Aguila (DZEC 1062) featured the TechnOlympics 2023 of the LSPU-Agriculture Aquaculture Technology Business Incubator (LSPU-ATBI) with this year theme of “Unleash Your Innovations for a Better Tomorrow,” held at the Cultural Center of Laguna, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Nov. 29, 2023. Radyo Aguila and Net25 were also recognized at the event as partners in popularizing the innovation research of LSPU and featuring the incubation initiatives of the DOST-PCAARRD-LSPU-ATBI, which boosted the morale of both ...
LSPU creates Student Intern Program Manual
Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) has drafted the policies and guidelines on student internship program manual. The initiative to create the student internship/on-the-job (OJT) training manual is a response to the Academe-Industry dialogue during the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting conducted at the Hotel Marciano, Calamba City, Nov. 4. The LSPU Student Internship Program Manual is created with observance to the policies and guidelines stipulated in LSPU Student Handbook and CMO 104, s. 2017 ...
LSPU unveils Smart Bro Hangout Spot
The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) officially launched its Smart Campus Hangout Spot at the Student Activity Center, LSPU-San Pablo City Campus (SPCC), Oct. 9. The Smart Campus Hangout Spot of the LSPU-SPCC is the official entry of the university for the Smart Bro Hangout Spot Design Contest for colleges and universities nationwide hosted by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). As explained by Mr. Aeron John Remorin, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the Supreme Student Council (SSC) of ...
LSPU-WED Partnerships, Innovative Mark- up to the University Academe
University President, Dr. Nestor M. de Vera explored the new partnership with a multi-disciplinary and prestigious training company to further enhance LSPU students’ personal and professional development for future employment and career advancement. The President of WorldWideLink Educational Development (WED), Mr. Hee Soo Kang through Mr. Joshua Oliver F. Callueng, the Managing Director, introduced the educational training program to LSPU Deans and Associate Deans on February 18, 2015, at LSPU-Santa Cruz Main Ca...
AAACU holds Study Tour
A joint summer course program between Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities Organization (AAACU) and University of Queensland was conducted at the Faculty of Animal Science and Agriculture, University Gadja Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia on July 9-21, 2018. The program which is undertaken every year aims to provide the On-the-Job trainees a unique and interactive international summer experience. Eighteen students from different countries including LSPU BS Agricultural Education student Paulo Orioste...