Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVII, Issue 2
Written by Joanna MAKULSKA, Michał CUPIAŁ
At the livestock farm level, smart technologies are used mainly for identifying and locating animals, monitoring them to assess welfare and body condition, assessing and predicting performance, health and reproductive status. Data obtained using various measuring devices (sensors), most often appropriately transformed and integrated, enable early detection of physiological events that routinely occur in the animal's life (estrus, upcoming parturition), as well as undesirable events, such as metabolic disorders and diseases (mainly of the udder and limbs). Also, constant monitoring of animals, resulting in the collection of large sets of data supports the genomic evaluation of the breeding values. Thanks to smart technologies, it is possible to assess the correctness of nutrition, the quality of pastures and the impact of animals on the environment, including the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to control the microclimate of livestock buildings and to predict the economic efficiency of production. Moreover, these technologies are used for ensuring the safety and quality of animal products in the chain from the producer to the consumer.
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