The ICAR Sensor Devices Task Force (SD TF) met on February 6, 2019 in Zutphen, Netherlands, continuing its work on development of ICAR guidelines for sensor devices and data generated by these systems.
This meeting was hosted by QLIP and included a tour of the QLIP laboratories and overview of their programs that focus on quality assurance in the dairy chain. During the meeting, the SD TF worked on development of development of a new chapter of the ICAR guidelines focusing on overall statements on data capture and credibility in automatic ID and sensor systems, development of a standard structure for data usability criteria for a different measures and plan for testing and validation of sensor systems.
In addition, the SD TF is investigating a standardized system for coding of devices that may be adopted by national databases as the need to collect the source of the data is as important as the data itself.
Finally, the SD TF outlined a session that will be held during ICAR 2019 in Prague. The specific presentations will be available as part of the scientific programme when finalized. To learn more about the work of the SD TF, please visit here or contact any member of the task force.