Summary
This systematised review synthesises the current landscape of wearable collar technologies deployed in dairy cattle farming, evaluating their applications across health monitoring, behavioural assessment, and production metrics. The authors critically appraise existing sensor capabilities and their integration into precision livestock farming systems, whilst identifying technological gaps and future innovation priorities. The work contributes to understanding how digital monitoring tools can enhance herd management and animal welfare in commercial dairy operations.
UK applicability
UK dairy farmers increasingly adopt precision monitoring technologies to meet welfare standards and improve herd efficiency; this review's findings are relevant to UK policy discussions on livestock farming modernisation and the Farm Subsidy scheme's focus on productive and sustainable agriculture. However, applicability may vary depending on farm size, infrastructure, and market incentives specific to UK dairy production.
Key measures
Collar sensor technologies (accelerometers, thermometers, GPS, rumination monitors); applications (health status detection, oestrus identification, activity monitoring, feed intake estimation); performance metrics and adoption barriers
Outcomes reported
The study systematically reviewed current wearable collar technologies deployed in dairy farming, including their applications for health monitoring, behaviour tracking, and production optimisation. The review assessed technological capabilities, limitations, and potential future innovations in precision livestock farming systems.
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