A method and system for monitoring the condition of livestock comprises a pluralityof sensors (115, 103, 113, 111 , 107, 105) for sensing a plurality of differentbehavioural parameters of an animal. The sensed data is transmitted by a unit(115), wirelessly, t a central processor (119) and a plurality of status conditionsof the animal is determined on the basis of the transmitted, sensed data such asthe onset of parturition, fertility status and other health status conditions.The unit (115) may be permanently worn by the animal and may keep an electronicrecord of the status conditions of the animal.
