Harnessing Smart Technology for Optimized Livestock Farming: A Comprehensive Overview

This chapter provides a detailed overview of smart technologies used in livestock farming, including automation, robotics, data analytics, Internet of Things devices (IoT), and sensor technologies. It begins by defining and summarizing the smart technologies and highlighting their importance in modern livestock management to improve productivity, health management, animal welfare, and efficiency. The objectives and parameters of the chapter are outlined, with a focus on investigating various technological remedies and their consequences for livestock management. The IoT devices and sensor technology section provides readers with an overview of the concepts behind the use of IoT devices and sensor technology, as well as examples of their various applications in environmental and animal health monitoring, livestock management, and operations. The use of automation and robotics in livestock farming is examined, with an overview of their role in agriculture and specific applications in animal handling, feeding, milking, and waste management. In a nutshell, this chapter covers the opportunities and challenges of smart farming along with case studies.