Guiding principles of AI: application in animal husbandry and other considerations
2024

Guiding Principles of AI in Animal Husbandry

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Andrea Rosati

Primary Institution: EAAP—The European Federation of Animal Science, Rome, Italy

Conclusion

AI can significantly enhance efficiency, productivity, and animal welfare in livestock farming.

Supporting Evidence

  • AI can improve decision-making in farm management, leading to reduced waste.
  • AI tools can monitor animal health in real-time, allowing for earlier interventions.
  • AI technologies can help reduce environmental impact by optimizing resource use.
  • AI requires specialized knowledge, leading to a shift in required skill sets for farmers.

Takeaway

AI helps farmers make better decisions about their animals, which can lead to healthier animals and less waste.

Potential Biases

Concerns about data security and privacy, as well as the concentration of AI control in a few corporations.

Limitations

The adoption of AI is hindered by challenges such as data availability, ethical concerns, and the need for specialized skills.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/af/vfae045

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