Summary
The prediction that the world population will reach almost 10 billion people by 2050 means an increase in pork production is required. Efforts to meet increased demand have made pig production one of the most technologically advanced branches of production and one which is growing continuously. Precision Livestock Production (PLF) is an increasingly widespread model in pig farming and describes a management system based on the continuous automatic monitoring and control of production, reproduction, animal health and welfare in real time, as well as the impact of animal husbandry on the environment. Today, a wide range of technologies is available, such as 2D and 3D cameras to assess body weight, behavior and activity, thermal imaging cameras to monitor body temperatures and determine estru
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