Precision livestock farming applications: Making sense of sensors to support farm management

Precision Livestock Farming

A research-focused guide to Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) and the use of sensor technologies, data interpretation, and decision-making tools to improve livestock farm management. It explores real-time monitoring across animal health, nutrition, genetics, and production, bringing together perspectives from scientists, engineers, farmers, and industry professionals.

Key Features

• Explains the principles and applications of Precision Livestock Farming
• Covers animal sensing and sensor technologies
• Focuses on real-time data interpretation and farm-level decision-making
• Integrates animal health, nutrition, genetics, and livestock production
• Examines practical challenges of implementing PLF technologies on farms
• Includes peer-reviewed research papers and Q&A sections
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach involving science, engineering, and farming
• Useful for researchers, students, farmers, and livestock professionals
• Supports improved livestock production and farm management