IoT Revolutionizes Livestock Management, Boosts Efficiency and Welfare
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming livestock management, enhancing efficiency and productivity, and improving disease management. A recent report by Transforma Insights highlights the growing use of IoT in managing and tracking assets, including animals. However, cheap labour and changing consumer preferences may pose barriers to widespread adoption.
IoT is enabling early identification of health issues in animals, reducing disease spread and saving animals' lives. In Germany, HIPRA Deutschland's IoT-based solution, Hipradermic® 3.0, improves animal welfare and biosafety through needle-free intradermal vaccination for pigs. IoT also benefits beekeeping by monitoring hives and tracking honeybees.
For cows, IoT monitoring can maintain milk production during hot summers and improve pregnancy rates. Environmental sensors monitor conditions like light intensity, humidity, CO, ammonia, and temperature to control ventilation and lighting systems. However, no specific IoT solution for enhancing milk production in cattle with farmer results was identified.
Government mandates and the need for efficient disease management may drive further IoT adoption in animal management. While IoT offers numerous benefits, cheap labour and changing consumer preferences may limit its adoption. As research continues, IoT's role in animal management is set to grow, improving animal welfare and farm efficiency.
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