C. Lokhorst

Wageningen University & Research

Papers

3

Total Citations

40

H-Index

2

About

Dr. C. Lokhorst is a leading researcher in precision livestock farming, with a primary focus on the application of sensor technologies and image analysis to monitor dairy cow behavior and welfare. His work bridges computer vision and agricultural engineering, most notably demonstrated in his highly cited 2013 study on cow contour extraction from barn images. This paper, which has garnered 30 citations, critically evaluated segmentation algorithms for automated monitoring, laying essential groundwork for non-invasive health and behavior tracking in commercial settings. Dr. Lokhorst also contributed to the foundational text *Precision Agriculture '09*, a key reference from the 7th European Conference on Precision Agriculture, and explored the use of wireless technologies to record tracking behavior in dairy cows, addressing the challenge of maintaining individual animal care as herd sizes grow. His research directly responds to increasing societal demands for food safety, traceability, and environmental sustainability, making him a pivotal figure in the transition toward data-driven, welfare-conscious livestock management.

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H-Index
3
Papers
40
Total Citations
13
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Comparison of segmentation algorithms for cow contour extraction from natural barn background in side view images
30 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: Wageningen University & Research

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