Munch Meter

An invention that measures how much a cow has eaten by recording the motion of its head while it eats.

Hartford Courant - Sep 14, 1972

New Scientist - July 26, 1973

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Apr 18, 2018
Category: Animals | Farming | Inventions | 1970s

Comments

So it's like an early FitBit, but for cows and eating.

Why do I have this sudden urge to get one of those and donate it for the 'art wall' at the local weight-loss center . . .

Posted by Phideaux on 04/18/18 at 04:51 PM

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