Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review
Under the intensive sheep farming model, traditional monitoring and management methods face issues such as outdated equipment and low efficiency, which cannot fully meet the requirements for refined and intelligent management in breeding. This paper reviews the application of non-invasive monitoring...
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| description | Under the intensive sheep farming model, traditional monitoring and management methods face issues such as outdated equipment and low efficiency, which cannot fully meet the requirements for refined and intelligent management in breeding. This paper reviews the application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farms, analyzing the differences and application scenarios between contact and non-contact sensors. The results show that contact sensors have advantages such as relatively precise, continuous, and accurate monitoring of individual animals with minimal stress responses during use. However, they also have drawbacks, including wear and tear caused by stress and high equipment maintenance costs. Non-contact sensors, on the other hand, offer advantages such as scalability for group use, high accuracy, non-interference with sheep behavior, and no disruption of flock habits. Non-invasive monitoring technology demonstrates good accuracy and applicability in individual identification, behavior analysis, body measurement parameters, and physiological indicators. In the future, through in-depth integration of multidisciplinary and multi-field approaches and deep learning of multiple algorithms, non-invasive monitoring technology is expected to develop towards low cost and intelligence, providing a comprehensive solution for smart animal husbandry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-05ab65b3812a4eff9026c016171344c42025-08-20T02:46:25ZengElsevierSmart Agricultural Technology2772-37552025-12-011210121510.1016/j.atech.2025.101215Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A reviewJinxin Liang0Zhiyu Yuan1Xinhui Luo2Jianrui Qu3Yu Qi4Chunxin Wang5College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, ChinaInstitute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, ChinaInstitute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, ChinaInstitute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, China; College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, ChinaInstitute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling 136100, China; Corresponding author.Under the intensive sheep farming model, traditional monitoring and management methods face issues such as outdated equipment and low efficiency, which cannot fully meet the requirements for refined and intelligent management in breeding. This paper reviews the application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farms, analyzing the differences and application scenarios between contact and non-contact sensors. The results show that contact sensors have advantages such as relatively precise, continuous, and accurate monitoring of individual animals with minimal stress responses during use. However, they also have drawbacks, including wear and tear caused by stress and high equipment maintenance costs. Non-contact sensors, on the other hand, offer advantages such as scalability for group use, high accuracy, non-interference with sheep behavior, and no disruption of flock habits. Non-invasive monitoring technology demonstrates good accuracy and applicability in individual identification, behavior analysis, body measurement parameters, and physiological indicators. In the future, through in-depth integration of multidisciplinary and multi-field approaches and deep learning of multiple algorithms, non-invasive monitoring technology is expected to develop towards low cost and intelligence, providing a comprehensive solution for smart animal husbandry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772375525004460Non-invasive monitoring technologyIntensive sheep farmingNon-contact sensorsBehavior analysisIntelligent management |
| spellingShingle | Jinxin Liang Zhiyu Yuan Xinhui Luo Jianrui Qu Yu Qi Chunxin Wang Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review Smart Agricultural Technology Non-invasive monitoring technology Intensive sheep farming Non-contact sensors Behavior analysis Intelligent management |
| title | Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review |
| title_full | Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review |
| title_fullStr | Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review |
| title_short | Application of non-invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming: A review |
| title_sort | application of non invasive monitoring technology in intensive sheep farming a review |
| topic | Non-invasive monitoring technology Intensive sheep farming Non-contact sensors Behavior analysis Intelligent management |
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