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Developments in technologies for monitoring housing conditions for dairy and beef cattle
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28 May 2026

The global livestock sector plays a critical role in supporting food security and driving economic development, with dairy and beef cattle farming forming essential components of this system. Nevertheless, maximizing efficiency and sustainability in cattle farming demand careful management of housing conditions and environmental factors. Poor housing environments can result in lower productivity, heightened vulnerability to diseases, and diminished animal welfare, all of which carry ethical and economic consequences. In recent decades, technological progress revolutionized traditional farming practices. Managing and monitoring housing and environmental factors have evolved from manual efforts and human observation to automated, data-focused approaches. Within this rapidly changing landscape, innovations in technology designed for controlling housing and environmental conditions offer solutions that enable precision farming and management. This chapter highlights the key aspects and cutting-edge technologies used to monitor and regulate housing and environmental conditions in cattle farming, with a focus on their advantages and potential applications.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Air quality control and management
- 3 Lighting and shading systems
- 4 Bedding and manure management technologies
- 5 Drinking water quality control
- 6 Forecasting models and data-driven decision-making
- 7 Conclusion and future trends
- 8 Where to look for further information
- 9 References