Opportunities for precision livestock management in the face of climate change: a focus on extensive systems

Transforming ranching: Precision livestock management in the Internet of Things era

“…1 ). [34][35][36][37][38][39] Notably, a crucial aspect of IoT is its capacity to facilitate real-time data transmission, processing, and remote retrieval of information tailored to the specific end-user requirements. This marks a significant departure from the previously prevalent store-on-board monitoring equipment, underscoring the transformative potential of IoT in data management and utilization.…”

“…Among the multitude of sensors currently available, which have been extensively covered in prior literature, position trackers, motion sensors, automated feeders, body weighing scales, and cameras (with a single sensor serving a herd) hold immense promise for on-animal or station-based sensors in noninvasive sensor applications. [39][40][41][42] Conversely, environmental sensors, including weather stations (measuring parameters like temperature, humidity, pressure, rain gauge, and air quality), along with remote sensing applications employing drones and satellite imagery, exhibit practical utility for monitoring abiotic and biotic factors across extensive rangelands. 41 , 42 Nonetheless, the effective transmission of data from these sensory devices to the cloud platform is another important aspect in achieving the IoT application.…”

“…42 Moreover, environmental sensors such as weather stations, capable of recording temperature and humidity data, can identify instances of heat stress through calculated temperature humidity index values, serving as indicators of stress levels affecting the overall herd. 39,45 Additionally, rain gauge sensors can provide insights into forage quality and quantity when properly calibrated, offering a comprehensive picture of the environment's effect on livestock conditions. 39,42…”

ASAS–NANP Symposium: Mathematical Modeling in Animal Nutrition: Opportunities and challenges of confined and extensive precision livestock production

“…Recently, precision technologies have expanded into virtual infrastructure that replaces physical infrastructure like fences. Although many papers highlight the potential impacts of these technologies ( Berckmans, 2017 ; Morota et al, 2018 ; Fernandes et al, 2019 ; Tedeschi, 2019 ; Groher et al, 2020 ; Bailey et al, 2021 ; Tedeschi et al, 2021 ; Williams et al, 2021 ), their capabilities depend on the amount of data and level of granularity that is collected (e.g., millisecond vs. monthly), and requirements for communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), power, human learning, maintenance, and infrastructure. Currently, most precision technologies are no more than simple alert systems; however, the industry is rapidly moving toward more complex applications.…”

Design thinking for responsible Agriculture 4.0 innovations in rangelands

“…4,9 More recently, research and development of data and sensor-based technologies have been applied in the less-intensified systems of rangelands. 1,10,11 Given the claims of the disruptive, revolutionary potential for such technologies, it is expected that impacts on rangeland socio-ecological systems could be profound, particularly as it relates to ranchers and their communities.…”