Automated control systems as factor of dairy farming efficiency increase

A problem of using modern information technologies, computer programs in dairy farming is studied. The aim of this work was to show the necessity, advantages, and characteristics of the recently developed automated control systems employed by dairy farming for breeding and livestock production. The program "Selex" developed by the Regional Center LLC "Plinor" of Leningrad region is considered. The author substantiates advantages of this program implementation. The procedure for automated control of livestock production and selection process is described. It is proven that advanced information technologies can be effectively used for dairy farming purposes both at the level of individual farms and the whole country.