MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Animal Science Webinar | Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Animal Health and Sustainable Management, 11 November 2026

In this webinar, we would like to explore recent advances and emerging trends in artificial intelligence and digital technologies for animal health and sustainable management. Our speakers will share insights into innovative approaches to improving animal health, welfare, and sustainable livestock production. We warmly invite you to join us, engage with our expert presenters, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of applying these technologies in animal science.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Animal Science; Precision Livestock Farming; Animal Health and Welfare Monitoring; Machine Learning and Digital Technologies; Sustainable Livestock Management
Date: 11 November 2026
Time: 14:00 CET
Webinar ID: 859 4135 5617
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Cluster-20

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CET	Time in EST
MDPI Host Journal Introduction & Special Issue Introduction	14:00–14:1	08:00–08:10
Prof. Andrea Pezzuolo Chair Introduction	14:10–14:30	08:10–08:30
Dr. Shu Hang Machine Learning-Assisted Assessment of Rabbit Thermal Environments through Physiological and Growth Responses	14:30–14:50	08:30–08:50
Dr. Isabella Condotta From Sensing to Animal-Level Decisions: AI and Computer Vision for Precision Livestock Management	14:50–15:10	08:50–09:10
Dr. Lilong Chai AI-Based Technologies for Promoting Cage-free Laying Hen Production	15:10–15:30	09:10–09:30
Dr. Anderson A. C. Alves AI-Driven Digital Phenotyping for Management and Genetic Improvement in Livestock Systems	15:30–15:50	09:30–09:50
Prof. Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz Digital Technologies for Non-Invasive Phenotyping of Dairy Cattle	15:50–16:10	09:50–10:10
Q&A Session	16:10–16:25	10:10–10:25
Prof. Andrea Pezzuolo Closing of Webinar	16:25–16:30	10:25–10:30

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Webinar Keynote Chair and Speakers:

Prof. Andrea Pezzuolo, University of Padova, Italy;
Dr. Shu Hang, China Agricultural University, China;
Dr. Isabella Condotta, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA;
Dr. Lilong Chai, University of Georgia, USA;
Dr. Anderson A. C. Alves, University of Georgia, USA;
Prof. Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Brazil.