Mating sensor device for livestock

A device for managing livestock husbandry, the device comprises:

• a mounting base, the mounting base defined by a mounting surface and an exterior surface;
• a tilt sensor, the tilt sensor configured to detect a reference angle and a copulation angle, wherein the copulation angle is at least 45 degrees of deviation from the reference angle;
• a counting apparatus, the counting apparatus configured to register a count of the copulation angle;
• a reset switch, the reset switch configured to reset the counting apparatus;
• a power switch, the power switch configured to power on and power off the device;
• a battery, the battery configured to generate power for the device.

A method for managing livestock husbandry, the method comprising:

• providing a device for monitoring copulation patterns of a copulation livestock in relation to a recipient livestock;
• attaching the device with at least one strap over the dorsal spine and in the middle line of the back of the copulating livestock;
• detecting a copulation angle and a reference angle of the copulating livestock with a tilt sensor, wherein the copulation angle is the angle formed by the copulating livestock mounting a recipient livestock, wherein the reference angle is the angle formed by the copulating livestock oriented substantially parallel with a ground surface;
• registering a count of the copulation angle with a counting apparatus;
• transmitting the count of the copulation angle to a remote data storage portion with a transmitter;
• tracking a position of the device through a tracking portion;
• collecting renewable energy through a solar panel for powering the device;
• and
• operating the device through a control portion.