An IoT-Powered Real-Time Cattle Health Monitoring System for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity
摘要
Cattle health and productivity are fundamental to the livelihoods of agriculturalists and the overall agricultural economy. Traditional cattle health monitoring methods are often time-consuming and lack the capacity for real-time assessment of cattle health, resulting in reduced milk productivity and economic losses. To address these challenges, we propose the implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT) technology-based, low-cost, real-time cattle health monitoring system. The system comprises wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of vital parameters such as body temperature, heart rate, and activity level. These sensor values are relayed wirelessly to a cloud server, where data is processed and analyzed to identify anomalies indicative of potential health-related problems. This information is presented to the farmer through a user-friendly mobile application, which displays real-time alerts and suggests preventive or remedial actions. The system facilitates early disease detection, leading to improved cattle health, enhanced milk production, and enhanced farm profitability. The system emphasizes cost-effectiveness by utilizing readily available hardware, thereby increasing accessibility for smallholder farmers. The system offers a long-term solution for cattle health management. This paper aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of integrating low-cost IoT technologies with livestock farming to establish precision agriculture and enhance the prosperity of rural farming communities.