Automatic pig counters were intended to make farm work easier and replace manual herd counting. But what should you do when an AI-powered camera system gives incorrect results? Inaccurate readings aren’t just a source of frustration—they can lead to problems during loading, errors in settlements with the slaughterhouse, and real financial losses. Find out why the counter miscounts animals and how to easily fix this problem.
| Error during installation | Consistency for a counting system | Solution |
| A camera mounted at an angle (e.g., 45°) | The algorithm detects the sides of the pigs. Animals that overlap blend into a single blur. | Adjust the mount so that the lens points 100% straight down. |
| Direct sunlight in the frame | Spots that are too bright “burn out” the image. Shadows are counted as additional animals (overcounts). | Cover the windows in the counting area or mount the camera further down the hallway. |
| Vibrating support structure | The algorithm loses track of individual animals, recording a single pig multiple times. | Move the bracket to a sturdy support structure on the roof. |
| A dirty lens after cleaning the pig barn | A milky, blurry image; a complete lack of counts or detection errors. | Before starting the system, wipe the camera lens with a microfiber cloth. |
We hope the tips above have helped you identify and resolve the issue with inaccurate counting. However, if adjusting the camera settings or lighting hasn’t helped and the system is still providing incorrect results, please contact us. Our technical support team will be happy to analyze the situation at your farm and help you quickly restore the device’s full accuracy.
