Document type: scientific Document type: published in Applied Animal Science
Authors: Buonaiuto, Eleonora Nannoni, Luca Sardi, Simona Belperio, Chris Sanzò, Giovanna Martelli
Abstract in French (translation): Invited review article:precision farming technologiesprecision farming intensive swine production
Objective – The intensification of swine production has raised concerns regarding animal welfare, environmental impact, and productivity.precision farming PLF) technologies offer innovative solutions by leveraging sensors, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve monitoring and management in swine farming. This review examines the current state ofprecision farming applicationsprecision farming swine production, identifying the main benefits and challenges associated with their implementation. Sources – This review is based on a systematic analysis of peer-reviewed literature, including studies published between 1990 and 2024. Data were collected from electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, with a focus on technologies for health monitoring, feed optimization, microclimate control, and welfare assessment in pigs. Summary –precision farming technologiesprecision farming demonstrated their potential to improve productivity, health, and welfare through early disease detection, automated feeding, and environmental control. Systems based on cameras, sound analysis, and radio-frequency identification (RFID) tracking improve real-time monitoring, while predictive maintenance reduces system failures. However, their adoption remains limited due to high costs, technical complexity, and the need to train farmers. Conclusions and Applications –precision farming a promising approach to optimizing swine production, but its adoption on a larger scale requires cost-effective solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Future research should focus on integratingprecision farming toolsprecision farming farms, ensuring their accessibility and user-friendly implementation to support sustainable and ethical swine farming.
Preview: Purpose – The intensification of swine production has raised concerns about animal welfare, environmental im-pact, and productivity. Precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies offer innovative solutions by leveraging sen-sors, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance monitoring and management in pig farming. This review explores the current state of PLF applications in swine production, identifying key benefits and challenges associ-ated with their implementation. Sources – This review is based on a systematic analysis of peer-reviewed literature, including studies published be-tween 1990 and 2024. Data were gathered from electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, focusing on technologies for health monitoring, feeding op-timization, microclimate control, and welfare assessment in pigs. Synthesis – Precision livestock farming technologies have demonstrated their potential to improve productiv-ity, health, and welfare through early disease detection, automated feeding, and environmental control. Camera-based systems, sound analysis, and radio-frequency iden-tification tracking enhance real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance reduces system failures. However, adoption remains limited because of high costs, technical complexity, and the need for producer training. Conclusions and Applications – Precision livestock farming represents a promising approach for optimizing swine production, but broader adoption requires cost-ef-fective solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fu-ture research should focus on integrating PLF tools into practical farm settings, ensuring accessibility and user-friendly implementation to support sustainable and ethi-cal pig farming.
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