Digital Livestock Farming

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This video explores how technology, from sensors to AI, automation to cloud computing, is revolutionizing animal agriculture, making it more efficient, sustainable, and ethical. Also known as Precision Livestock Farming (PLF), digital livestock farming offers data-driven decisions for animal care. Technologies like RFID tags, smart collars, pedometers, automated milking stations, and thermal cameras combined with artificial intelligence are used to monitor animal health and detect potential illnesses early. Precision feeding systems improve animal growth and production while reducing waste and overfeeding. Reproduction management becomes more efficient through detecting heat and utilizing genetic data for breeding. Dairy operations benefit from robotic milking systems, reducing labor demands, enhancing milk quality, and detecting early signs of mastitis. Digital systems also support animal welfare and ethics by monitoring social behavior, signs of discomfort, and stress levels. Economic benefits include reduced veterinary costs and better yields, while environmental benefits involve waste reduction and lower methane emissions. The future promises blockchain for food traceability, AI for complete herd insights, and sustainable, automated barns powered by renewable energy.