PRECISION PIG FARMING: NEW PERSPECTIVES FOR EFFICIENT ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Keywords:
Precision pig farming, Technologies, Animal welfare, Sustainable production, AutomationAbstract
Modern pig farming is constantly evolving, driven by demands for increased productivity, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. In this context, precision pig farming (SP) emerges as an innovative approach, which aims to monitor and manage pigs individually through digital technologies, promoting efficiency in production and improvement in decision-making processes. This article aims to investigate how precision pig farming, through the use of technologies, can help in the pig sector. The methodology was based on a narrative review of the literature, based on the survey of information contained in published scientific and technical publications. The results point to the main technologies involved, such as sensors, cameras, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and RFID, highlighting their contributions to productivity, animal welfare and sustainability. It is concluded that PS represents a promising advance, and its adoption requires investment, technical training and public incentive policies.
