Transforming Animal Husbandry: Leveraging Herd Management, Automation and Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Productivity and Sustainability

Abstract

Herd management in livestock enterprises is a complex business endeavor that demands technical expertise, vigilant attention to animal health and welfare, quality assurance, and the monitoring of worker productivity and well-being. It necessitates the evaluation of diverse data through a well-defined logic and demands a professional approach for precise decision-making. As a result, herd management systems, automation, and artificial intelligence applications have progressively become indispensable tools on livestock farms. These applications play a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainability and profitability of production in both the short and long term, given the perpetual nature of this cycle. This article explores the evolution and benefits of herd management systems, automation, and artificial intelligence applications as advanced technologies in animal husbandry enterprises from the past to the present.