PRECISION SYSTEMS IN DAIRY FARMS RELATED TO MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF SOME PRODUCTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL INDICATORS - A REVIEW PART 1
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https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2025.03.011Keywords:
precision monitoring systems, dairy cattle, productive indicators, technological indicatorsAbstract
The aim of this study is to present up-to-date information on the precision monitoring systems used in modern dairy cattle breeding, related to some productive and technological indicators. Nowadays, more and more data are being collected in practice through various technologically innovative systems. Some of the important benefits of precise monitoring systems include increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved product quality, minimized adverse environmental impacts, improved animal health and welfare. The use of precise technology to record productive, reproductive and health indicators increasingly provides farmers with reliable information. When this information is properly used in the production process, it reduces financial costs and improves the management of large herds. The use of innovative monitoring systems for precision dairy cattle breeding also has its drawbacks and limitations. The state of precision dairy farming in our country is still in its infancy, as there are a large number of dairy cows that are scattered over a wide range of geographical areas. The majority of these dairy animals belong to smaller farms or herds. Some farmers cannot afford such expensive technologies. In addition, most of the herds are composed of different breeds with different production parameters. This creates difficulties in the adoption and introduction of precision dairy farming technology outside the large farms.
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