Precision Livestock Farming

4 cr · Undergraduate

(Lab required) Digital technologies play an important role in livestock production by enabling precise animal monitoring to inform management decisions. This course introduces precision livestock farming (PLF), covering the fundamentals of sensor technologies, data acquisition and analysis, while showcasing practical PLF applications. Students will develop an understanding of the concept, principles, and benefits of PLF and will become familiar with PLF technologies for various livestock operations and their applications to support management decisions. This course may include a field trip component. May not be held with DAGR 0660 when titled “Precision Livestock Farming,” AGRI 3030 when titled “Precision Livestock Farming,” or ANSC 3000 .