Precision livestock farming: an international review of scientific and commercial aspects
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Article Title | Precision livestock farming: an international review of scientific and commercial aspects |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Banhazi, T. M. (Author), Lehr, H. (Author), Black, J. L. (Author), Crabtree, H. (Author), Schofield, P. (Author), Tscharke, M. (Author) and Berckmans, D. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering |
Journal Citation | 5 (3), pp. 1-9 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Beijing, China |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3965/j.ijabe.20120503.00 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.ijabe.org/index.php/ijabe/article/view/599/461 |
Abstract | Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is potentially one of the most powerful developments amongst a number of interesting new and upcoming technologies that have the potential to revolutionise the livestock farming industry. If properly implemented, PLF or Smart Farming could (1) improve or at least objectively document animal welfare on farms; (2) reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and improve environmental performance of farms; (3) facilitate product segmentation and better marketing of livestock products; (4) reduce illegal trading of livestock products; and (5) improve the economic stability of rural areas. However, there are only a few examples of successful commercialisation of PLF technologies introduced by a small number of commercial companies which are actively involved in the PLF commercialisation process. To ensure that the potential of PLF is taken to the industry, we need to: (1) establish a new service industry; (2) verify, demonstrate and publicise the benefits of PLF; (3) better coordinate the efforts of different industry and academic organisations interested in the development and implementation of PLF technologies on farms; and (4) encourage commercial sector to assist with professionally managed product development. |
Keywords | commercialisation; precision ivestock farming; scientific issue |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380101. Agricultural economics |
409901. Agricultural engineering | |
300306. Animal welfare | |
Public Notes | Copyright 2012 Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering(CSAE) and Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological and Food Engineers (AOCABFE). This publication is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for the purposes of study, research, or review, but is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgment of the source. |
Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
Syntesa, Spain | |
John L. Black Consulting, Australia | |
Farmex, United Kingdom | |
Silsoe Livestock Systems, United Kingdom | |
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q18v6/precision-livestock-farming-an-international-review-of-scientific-and-commercial-aspects
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