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Abstract
Individual data on activity of broilers is valuable for breeding programmes, as activity may serve as proxy for multiple health, welfare and performance indicators. However, in current husbandry systems, broilers are often kept in large groups, which makes it difficult to identify and monitor them at the individual level. Sensor technologies, such as ultra-wideband (UWB) tracking systems, might offer solutions. This paper investigated the recorded distances of an UWB tracking system that was applied to broilers, as a first step in assessing the potential of an UWB tracking system for studying individual levels of activity in broilers housed in groups. To this end, the distances moved as recorded by the UWB system were compared to distances recorded on video, using Kinovea video tracking software. There was a moderately strong positive correlation between the output of the UWB system and video tracking, although some under- and over- estimations were observed. Even though the recorded distances from the UWB system may not completely match the true distances moved, the UWB system appears to be well-suited for studying differences in activity between individual broilers when measured with the same system settings.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Precision Livestock Farming 2019 |
Subtitle of host publication | Papers Presented at the 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019 |
Editors | Bernadette O'Brien, Deirdre Hennessy, Laurence Shalloo |
Publisher | Teagasc |
Pages | 903-906 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781841706542 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2019 |
Event | 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019 - Cork, Ireland Duration: 26 Aug 2019 → 29 Aug 2019 |
Publication series
Name | Precision Livestock Farming 2019 - Papers Presented at the 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019 |
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Conference
Conference | 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019 |
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Country/Territory | Ireland |
City | Cork |
Period | 26/08/19 → 29/08/19 |
Keywords
- Activity
- Broilers
- Tracking
- Ultra-wideband
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AF-16022 Breed4Food II (BO-63-001-009, BO-47-001-021, BO-22.04-025-001, BO-22.04-011-001, BO-22.02-011-001)
Veerkamp, R. (Project Leader)
1/01/14 → 31/12/21
Project: LVVN project