Species: Sheep

Precision Livestock Farming for Dairy Sheep: A Literature Review of IoT and Decision-Support Systems for Enhanced Management and Welfare

Mura M.C., Trimasse O., Carcangiu V., Luridiana S.

Published in 2026

Review showing that precision farming technologies have significant potential to improve the monitoring and welfare of dairy ewes, but their adoption continues to be constrained by economic, technical, and ethical factors.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Ovines

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Principles of sheep behavior: An overview from a welfare perspective

Manenti I, Toschi P, Miretti S, de la Lama GC

Published in 2026

Review analyzing the underlying factors that generate sheep behavior, in order to improve understanding of their biological needs and welfare. The authors stress the role of sensory and motivational systems and the importance of integrating this knowledge into herd management.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Ovines

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Considerations for the Welfare of Ruminants During Transport

Lily Edwards-Callaway, Genaro C. Miranda de la Lama, Daniela M. Meléndez, Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein

Published in 2025

Article covering critical areas of transport that veterinarians must consider when striving to maintain and improve the welfare of ruminants.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Ruminants

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