- In March 2025, SkyKelpie, an Australian ag-tech company, introduced a drone-powered mustering system that has managed over 300,000 livestock. This innovation offers a return on investment of up to 251%, providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional mustering methods. The drones utilize heat-sensing technology for precise nighttime monitoring and are being further developed for autonomous mustering using AI
- In June 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a monitoring and surveillance program to track the spread of avian influenza in livestock populations. This initiative requires farmers to conduct weekly monitoring and testing, encouraging the adoption of innovative monitoring tools and technologies to ensure timely detection and treatment of the disease
- In February 2024, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), with EU funding, developed ClearFarm—a platform that uses sensors to monitor various factors related to animal behavior, health, environmental impact, and productivity. The system provides farmers with real-time information, emphasizing indicators that help anticipate and address potential issues, thus improving animal welfare and farm efficiency
- In January 2024, Astrocast partnered with Digitanimal to develop a Satellite IoT (SatIoT) solution for livestock monitoring. This collaboration aims to commercialize a tracking device that connects to Astrocast's global satellite network, allowing farmers to remotely monitor their livestock, manage herds effectively, and implement remote farming techniques
- In April 2023, Advantech Co. Ltd. introduced a system utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and infrared vision to monitor and detect health complications in livestock. This technology enables early detection of diseases by measuring each animal's body temperature and providing daily health scans, thereby enhancing overall farm management and food security
