Smart farming ideas for the swine industry

14-06-2021 | |
A feeding station that is equipped with RFID technology to track the pigs  individual feed intake and weights. - Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
A feeding station that is equipped with RFID technology to track the pigs individual feed intake and weights. - Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
As the global population increases, meat consumption may increase with 73% by 2050. Therefore, pig producers will likely aim to maximise the output per animal unit and to increase animal density. Smart farming emerged from the need to inform farmers frequently and in more detail about health, welfare and productivity. What is already available and what can be expected? Smart farming is the application of advanced techniques in livestock farming to monitor, model and manage animal production. It


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Samaneh Azarpajouh Author, veterinarian