Animal welfare stories
NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests
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Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.
WIRES partners with Engaging to upgrade CRM for wildlife rescue
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Australia's largest wildlife rescue group WIRES partners with tech firm Engaging to upgrade its CRM system with HubSpot, streamlining rescue operations for improved animal welfare outcomes.
A digital revolution in animal conservation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital revolution
United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.
How one man used AI to curb his cat's murderous instincts
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Ben Hamm is an Amazon employee who was tired of being an accessory to murder – and he used technology to help curb the problem.
The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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animal welfare
Runaway Play is rallying behind animal welfare and helping out a US no-kill animal rescue and adoption centre.
Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.
Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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animal welfare
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La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ’s digital divide
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.
Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.
Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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I love it when my two biggest passions (that’s gadgetry and my two greyhounds) come together. Unfortunately, technology and pets don’t always mix.
Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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Poised to be New Zealand’s first Cat Café, the Cat Lounge is looking to up and running via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.
NZ Merino inks $8 million contract to supply US-based SmartWool
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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new zealand merino company
The New Zealand Merino Company, which markets the nation's wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 6.
RESEND2: Fonterra warned it has to stay competitive on milk payout
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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animal welfare
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Fonterra must set industry standard for competitive farmgate milk price, says former director Jim van der Poel at annual meeting.
Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.
The Virtual Zoo
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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cloud services
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Explore your inner animal and meet furry friends online with the virtual zoo, featuring tips for pet care and interactive animal avatars.
Respect Your Pet
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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It highlights the casually cruel things we do to pets – from inappropriate dress to silly photos – and gives pause (sorry) for thought.