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Research Project: Innovative Forage and Pasture Management Strategies for Dairy Agroecosystems

Location: Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research

Title: Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting animal behavior in grazing systems

Author
item MENEZES, G. - University Of Wisconsin
item MAZON, G. - University Of Wisconsin
item NEGREIRO, M. - University Of Wisconsin
item GONZALEZ, N. - University Of Wisconsin
item MANTOVANI, L. - University Of Wisconsin
item LIMA, L. - University Of Florida
item Jaramillo, David
item DOREA, J. - University Of Wisconsin

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/1/2025
Publication Date: 10/8/2025
Citation: Menezes, G., Mazon, G., Negreiro, M., Gonzalez, N., Mantovani, L., Lima, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Dorea, J. 2025. Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting animal behavior in grazing systems. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anscip.2025.08.201.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anscip.2025.08.201

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Evaluating animal behavior is essential for advancing animal welfare. In controlled indoor environments, computer vision systems effectively monitor behaviors such as feeding, lying, and standing. However, monitoring animals in outdoor settings, such as grazing systems, presents challenges due to the extensive area, which complicates real-time tracking. A promising approach to overcome these challenges is the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for behavioral monitoring. With advances in autonomous drone technology, UAVs can provide more frequent observations, offering enhanced insights into animal behavior and welfare. This study aims to predict animal behavior in grazing systems using simulated autonomous flights from UAVs.