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Applications of Smart Agriculture to Improve Animal Production: Opportunities, Challenges, Solutions, and Benefits

Version 1 : Received: 13 October 2023 / Approved: 19 October 2023 / Online: 19 October 2023 (06:54:43 CEST)

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Dayoub, M.; Shnaigat, S.; Tarawneh, R.A.; Al-Yacoub, A.N.; Al-Barakeh, F.; Al-Najjar, K. Enhancing Animal Production through Smart Agriculture: Possibilities, Hurdles, Resolutions, and Advantages. Ruminants 2024, 4, 22-46. Dayoub, M.; Shnaigat, S.; Tarawneh, R.A.; Al-Yacoub, A.N.; Al-Barakeh, F.; Al-Najjar, K. Enhancing Animal Production through Smart Agriculture: Possibilities, Hurdles, Resolutions, and Advantages. Ruminants 2024, 4, 22-46.

Abstract

Smart livestock farming leverages technology to boost production and meet food demand sustainably. This study delves into smart technologies in animal production, covering opportunities, challenges, and solutions. Smart agriculture employs modern technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare in livestock farming. It includes remote monitoring, GPS-based animal care, robotic milking, smart health collars, predictive disease control, and other innovations to achieve these goals. While smart animal production holds great promise, it does face challenges related to cost, data management, and connectivity. To address these challenges, potential solutions include remote sensing, technology integration, and farmer education. Smart agriculture offers opportunities for increased efficiency, improved animal welfare, and enhanced environmental conservation. A well-planned approach is crucial to maximize the benefits of smart livestock production while ensuring its long-term sustainability. This study confirms the growing adoption of smart agriculture in livestock production, with the potential to support sustainable development goals and deliver benefits such as increased productivity and resource efficiency. To fully realize these benefits and ensure the sustainability of livestock farming, it is essential to address cost and education challenges. Therefore, this study recommends promoting a positive outlook among livestock stakeholders and embracing smart agriculture to enhance farm performance.

Keywords

Smart Livestock Farms; Applications; Opportunities; Challenges; Solutions; Benefits

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology

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