Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) plays a key role in the advancement of animal housing, since it is associated with the improvement of animals’ health and welfare status, ensuring sustainability and efficiency of farms. The main objective of researchers is the development of systems for real-time...
305) would have amended the P&S Act to prohibit meat packers from owning or feeding livestock "directly, through a subsidiary, or through an arrangement that gives the packer operational, managerial, or supervisory control over the livestock, or over the farming operation that produces the ...
animal welfare; farming; legislation; livestock; precision; technology1. Introduction Over the past century, there has been a notable increase in animal food production due to rising demand, resulting in approximately 70 billion domestic animals being raised annually worldwide [1]. Every year, over...
In the context of Brazilian agribusiness, pig farming stands out as the fourth-largest livestock producer and the fourth-largest exporter of its products [2]. In 2023, Brazil produced approximately 4.983 million tons of pork, of which 1.120 million tons were exported, generating a gross production...
In 2021, livestock farming in Croatia accounted for 38.7% of the total income from agricultural production [1]. Intensive livestock production is based on cattle, pig and poultry farms, which are mainly located in the north and east of Croatia, as the arable land is suitable for growing crops...