Computer programs “CORALL”: automation of veterinary measures management

Abstract

The article presents the author’s solutions for automating the diagnosis of cattle diseases, discusses approaches to managing the planning and implementation of veterinary measures implemented in the computer programs “CORALL – Diagnosis of cattle diseases” and “CORALL – Cattle farm: Herd management”, estimates the economic efficiency of the introduction and use of automated systems. The development of specialized information systems for livestock enterprises was carried out by two developers – B.V. Lukyanov and P.B. Lukyanov (the author of the article). The presence of personal computers on farms makes it possible to transfer into specialized computer programs a significant part of the routine work on planning, accounting and control of veterinary measures, and when diagnosing animal diseases, computers make it possible to actively use automated diagnostic expert systems. The introduction of modern information technologies into the practice of the zootechnician and veterinarian significantly increases the accuracy and validity of measures to protect animals and prevent diseases, and also allows to achieve more effective management of operational activities with herd animals. The use of the expert system «CORALL – Diagnosis of cattle diseases» is disclosed. This system is focused on two types of users: an Expert who fills in the knowledge base, and a User who uses the system for diagnosing diseases and obtaining certificates. When considering the software package «CORALL – Cattle farm: Herd management», the main attention is paid to the functions of planning, control and registration of veterinary measures both for an individual animal and for a planned group. Practical recommendations are given on the use of CORALL software systems when using them at livestock enterprises.