Neiry's subsidiary, "NeuroHorns," has completed the second phase of its experiment to implant neurostimulators into cows' brains. Five cows were operated on. All animals survived, and the procedure took about 30 minutes.
Neurostimulation aims to improve the health and activity of animals: improving appetite, reducing stress, and increasing milk production. According to preliminary data, the technology helps to steadily increase milk yield. The experiment was conducted in a mobile neurosurgical operating room developed by "NeuroHorns." The equipment allows procedures to be performed without significant changes to the farm infrastructure.
During the operations, the cows remained conscious and did not experience discomfort. After the electrodes were installed, the animals quickly returned to their normal lives on the farm. The implants are fixed on the back of the head, and the electrodes penetrate the areas of the brain responsible for appetite, stress, and reproductive function. The system automatically selects stimulation modes, for example, to restore appetite when it decreases.
In the future, the company plans to reduce the implantation time so that the procedure can be performed by veterinarians on site.
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