Drones in Precision Livestock Farming: Advancing Health, Welfare, and Resilience in Dairy Production Systems

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 16 25
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  1. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Abstract

The integration of drone technology in precision livestock farming represents a transformative advancement in modern dairy production systems. Drones offer innovative solutions for monitoring, managing, and optimizing livestock health, welfare, and productivity while addressing challenges related to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. This study explores the diverse applications of drones in dairy farming, including health monitoring, disease detection, reproductive assessment, and real-time herd tracking. By leveraging thermal imaging and advanced sensors, drones enable early detection of health issues, heat stress, and injury, ensuring timely intervention and reduced economic losses. Precision grazing management is enhanced through drones’ ability to map pasture health, optimize forage utilization, and monitor grazing patterns. Furthermore, drones contribute to improving infrastructure monitoring by inspecting fences, water points, and feed storage conditions. In biosecurity, drones play a pivotal role in tracking disease vectors and enforcing preventive measures. Their capacity to gather high-resolution data supports decision-making, improves resource allocation, and promotes resilience in dairy production systems. The environmental implications, such as waste management, pasture optimization, and emission monitoring, are also significant in achieving sustainable dairy farming. This study underscores the potential of drones to revolutionize dairy farming by enhancing health, welfare, and resilience while advancing the sustainability and efficiency of livestock production systems.

Keywords: Dairy, disease detection, drone technology, environmental sustainability, grazing management, herd monitoring, livestock health, precision farming

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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 18/04/2025
Accepted 06/05/2025
Published 22/05/2025
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