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Early Detection of Livestock Fever, Estrus, and Parturition Using Wearable Tail Sensor

Abstract

The advancement of technology paved the way for the wearable tail sensor to be developed as livestock owners depend on analog measurements for detecting fever, estrus, and parturition. Hence, these advancements help farm and livestock management. This study aimed to design and develop a wearable tail sensor that integrates heat, motion, and pulse sensors for the early detection of livestock fever, estrus, and parturition. This study utilized a Research and Development (R&D) design employing the 4D Model of device development, which encompasses four distinct phases: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The study successfully designed and developed a device that integrates four sensors to detect fever, estrus, and parturition in livestock. The results revealed that the device has a high level of acceptability and adaptability. Statistical analysis also showed that there is no significant difference between the measurements of the analog instruments and the wearable tail sensor in terms of temperature and pulse rate for both cattle and pigs. The researchers successfully constructed a wearable device integrating four sensors to detect fever, estrus, and parturition in livestock that transmits real-time data over the web server and accurate measurements of temperature, pulse, and motion of livestock. This advancement benefits the livestock owners by making it less difficult to track the livestock’s fever, estrus, and parturition.

Country : Philippines

1 Modarissa G. Mamekal2 B.T. Agullana3 P.J.J. Belnas4 Q.C. Octavio5 J.I. Panes6 N.M.E.H. Somodio7 Karl Evan R. Pama

  1. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  2. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  3. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  4. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  5. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  6. Student, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines
  7. Faculty, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department, Philippines

IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2024 pp. 71-81

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.807007

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