Irish and US researchers using AI to improve piglet survival rates
October 24, 2024 (Agriland)
Researchers from Ireland and the U.S. are using AI to improve piglet survival by monitoring feeding behaviors and optimizing husbandry practices. AI-driven computer vision systems will capture round-the-clock data on piglets and sows, allowing researchers to detect early signs of at-risk piglets, especially in free-lactation environments aimed at enhancing welfare. Funded by various government agencies, the project aims to reduce pre-weaning mortality, improve animal welfare, and create data for advancing nutrition and genetics research in pig production.
