A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Approaches in Livestock Health Monitoring

Abstract

Livestock health monitoring has emerged as a crucial area in agricultural technology, where Machine Learning (ML) approaches offer promising solutions for disease detection, heat stress management, and behavioral anomaly identification. This review explores the latest advancements in applying machine learning models to livestock health monitoring, focusing on methods such as deep learning, IoT integration, and multimodal frameworks. Techniques like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and hybrid models have significantly improved early detection of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Additionally, AI-based systems monitoring heat stress and behavioral changes have enhanced overall livestock management, reducing economic losses and improving animal welfare. This review synthesizes current trends and challenges in deploying ML models in real-world farming environments, particularly integrating IoT devices to collect and analyze health data. Moreover, it highlights future directions in improving the accuracy and scalability of ML models, including optimizing data collection and leveraging real-time analytics. This review aims to guide future developments in AI-driven livestock health monitoring systems by providing a comprehensive overview of current research.