Innovation Challenge: Cattle Mortality Intelligence and Animal Health Management in Wales

The Welsh Government is seeking innovative technologies and digital solutions to improve how cattle mortality data is collected, analyzed, and used to support animal health management. This opportunity supports Wales's Sustainable Farming Scheme and Agri-tech action plan priorities. Background: Welsh Government is committed to developing a thriving, innovation-led agriculture sector that produces food sustainably, mitigates climate change, and maintains ecosystem resilience. Cattle mortality data currently underutilized but holds significant potential for identifying disease risks, improving herd management, and supporting veterinary decision-making. What We're Looking For: Proposals for innovative solutions including technologies, digital tools, and data-driven approaches that: - Improve collection and integration of cattle mortality data - Enable better analysis and interpretation of mortality intelligence - Support early disease detection and preventative herd health management - Facilitate communication of insights to farmers, veterinarians, and policymakers - Contribute to Wales's net-zero transition and animal health framework objectives Phase 1 is a contracts for innovation challenge offering funding to develop and test promising solutions.