New Management Technologies for Precision Livestock Farming
A special issue of AgriEngineering (ISSN 2624-7402). This special issue belongs to the section "Livestock Farming Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. College of Agricultural Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
Interests: precision livestock farming; image analysis; data analysis; new technologies applied to management strategies; use of LLM in livestock management
Interests: precision livestock farming; image analysis; data analysis; artificial Intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Driven by population growth and changing dietary preferences, the global demand for livestock products continues to rise and meeting it sustainably, efficiently, and ethically presents significant challenges and opportunities for agricultural engineering. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and innovative solutions that are transforming livestock production systems through advanced management strategies and the integration of new technologies.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the application of engineering principles and technological advancements to enhance productivity, improve animal welfare, reduce environmental impact, and optimize resource utilization in livestock farming. The focus is on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge the gap between engineering, animal science, and environmental sustainability.
This Special Issue will cover, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Sensor technologies (wearable, environmental, remote sensing) for real-time monitoring of animal health, behavior, and physiological parameters.
- Automated animal identification and tracking.
- Data analytics for disease early detection, prediction of production traits, and optimization of farm operations.
- Image processing and computer vision for animal monitoring and welfare assessment.
- Predictive modeling for feed conversion, growth rates, and environmental conditions.
- Smart ventilation and climate control systems in animal housing.
- Non-invasive diagnostic tools and early warning systems for diseases.
- Automated systems for stress detection and welfare assessment.
- Development of platforms for integrating diverse farm data.
- Decision support tools for optimized management practices.
The livestock sector faces increasing pressure to produce more with fewer resources while simultaneously addressing concerns related to environmental impact, animal welfare, and food safety. Traditional management practices are often insufficient to meet these complex demands, and engineering solutions and new technologies offer transformative potential to overcome these challenges by enabling more precise, efficient, and sustainable production systems.
This Special Issue will serve as a timely platform to disseminate the latest advancements, highlight emerging trends, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers and practitioners. It will significantly contribute to the body of knowledge by showcasing how agriengineering principles drive innovation in livestock production, ultimately leading to improved profitability for farmers, enhanced animal well-being, and a reduced ecological footprint.
Prof. Dr. Irenilza De Alencar Nääs
Prof. Dr. Daniella Jorge De Moura
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precision livestock farming
- agricultural engineering
- animal welfare
- sustainable livestock production
- new management technologies
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