A Mathematical Model for the Dynamics and Synchronization of Cows

Details A Mathematical Model for the Dynamics and Synchronization of Cows A Mathematical Model for the Dynamics and Synchronization of Cows

2010-05-09

arxiv.org/abs/1005.1381v2

Nonlinear Sciences

Adaptation and Self-Organizing Systems

to appear in Physica D

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We formulate a mathematical model for daily activities of a cow (eating, lying down, and standing) in terms of a piecewise affine dynamical system. We analyze the properties of this bovine dynamical system representing the single animal and develop an exact integrative form as a discrete-time mapping. We then couple multiple cow "oscillators" together to study synchrony and cooperation in cattle herds. We comment on the relevant biology and discuss extensions of our model. With this abstract approach, we not only investigate equations with interesting dynamics but also develop interesting biological predictions. In particular, our model illustrates that it is possible for cows to synchronize \emph{less} when the coupling is increased.

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