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Application of Intelligent Systems in Poultry Farming

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 69

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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Athens, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Interests: precision livestock farming; computer vision; agricultural engineering; environmental control
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Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Interests: precision poultry and livestock farming; climate-smart farming; computer vision; machine learning; sensors; big data; animal behavior and welfare; animal environment; sustainable agriculture
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
Interests: precision livestock farming; precision poultry; artificial intelligence; computer vision; machine learning; sensors; animal behavior and welfare
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The poultry industry is facing increasing challenges in areas such as productivity, sustainability, and animal welfare. To address these concerns, the integration of smart technologies, electronic devices, and automated control systems has emerged as a promising solution. The adoption of intelligent systems in poultry farming offers substantial benefits, enhancing both operational efficiency and overall farm management.

Despite the remarkable advantages that intelligent systems offer, their adoption in poultry farming remains limited due to barriers related to system integration and automation. To fully harness the potential of these technologies, it is crucial to foster a greater integration of sensor networks, smart systems, and rapid data-response mechanisms. Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on the application and impact analysis of these smart technologies in poultry farming management systems. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), sensor networks, and big data analytics has proven to significantly improve poultry production. These innovations contribute to reduced production costs, minimized labor, and the creation of a more stress-free environment for the poultry, ultimately leading to higher productivity, increased profitability, and more informed decision-making in farm operations.

This Special Issue aims to delve into the potential, innovations, and challenges associated with the implementation of intelligent systems in poultry farming, providing valuable insights into the future of this essential industry.

Dr. Xiao Yang
Dr. Lilong Chai
Dr. Ramesh Bahadur Bist
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Keywords

  • poultry industry
  • smart technologies
  • animal welfare
  • artificial intelligence
  • Internet of Things
  • sensor networks
  • big data analytics
  • automation
  • productivity
  • farm management

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