Engineering Applications in Livestock Production

1st Edition - January 20, 2024
Editors: Ayon Tarafdar, Ashok Pandey, Gyanendra Kumar Gaur, Mukesh Singh, Hari Om Pandey
Language: English
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Engineering Applications in Livestock Production covers the recent advancements and technological developments in the field of livestock production engineering in great detail. The major advances covered in this book include the use of artificial intelligence, image processing, Internet of Things, novel animal product processing technologies, farm automation systems, sensor technology, bioengineering practices and even engineered housing systems among others.

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Title page
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Preface
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to engineering applications in livestock production⍟
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Present state of animal husbandry
1.3 Scope of engineering applications in livestock farms
1.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 2 Basic considerations for engineered livestock housing⍟
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Considerations for the site of the livestock house
2.3 Orientation of livestock houses
2.4 Factors determining land size
2.5 Primary components of the livestock house
2.6 Fencing
2.7 Other essential constructions associated with livestock house
2.8 Modern housing aspects: use of technology and innovative methods
2.9 Special note for aspects of poultry housing
2.10 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 3 Animal feeding and watering technologies⍟
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Animal feeding technologies
3.3 Feed processing technologies
3.4 Feed processing technologies for inferior quality roughages
3.5 Biotechnological interventions for livestock feed improvement
3.6 Precision livestock feeding
3.7 Watering technologies for the livestock
3.8 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 4 Applications of sensors in livestock management⍟
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Use of sensors in livestock sector
4.3 Sensors for general care of livestock
4.4 Sensors for improved reproductive performance of livestock
4.5 Applied aspects of sensor-based behavior monitoring
4.6 Sensors to secure health and welfare of livestock
4.7 Sensors for safety of livestock products and human health
4.8 Economic decisions and marketing of livestock through sensor tools
4.9 Sensors as major driving force for future livestock production
4.10 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 5 Computer vision in livestock management and production⍟
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Thermal imaging for the identification of diseases in livestock
5.3 Computer vision for monitoring animal health status
5.4 Live body dimension and weight measurement using image analysis
5.5 Image processing and machine learning techniques in livestock identification and tracking
5.6 Application of computer vision in determining milk and meat quality
5.7 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 6 Bioengineering prospects in livestock production⍟
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Major subdisciplines of bioengineering
6.3 Integrating bioengineering with animal sciences
6.4 Recent advances in bioengineering
6.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 7 Climate resilient livestock farming systems⍟
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Contribution of livestock farming to climate change
7.3 Impact of climate change on livestock farming systems
7.4 Carbon and water footprint from animal agriculture
7.5 Adaptation of animal agriculture to climate change
7.6 Climate-smart methods for raising livestock
7.7 Initiative in India to ensure climate-smart livestock farming system
7.8 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 8 Digitalization of livestock farms through blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things⍟
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Different technologies for digitalization of livestock farms
8.3 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 9 Mechanization of livestock farms⍟
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Scope of mechanization in a livestock farm
9.3 Maintenance of farm machinery
9.4 Future prospects and challenges
9.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 10 Novel animal waste management techniques⍟
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Characteristics of animal waste
10.3 Animal waste management systems
10.4 Principles associated with animal waste management
10.5 Challenges associated with manure handling
10.6 Strategies for promoting sustainable animal waste management
10.7 Research limitations
10.8 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
CHAPTER 11 Advanced energy conservation practices in livestock buildings⍟
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Types of conventional systems for microclimate formation in livestock buildings and energy consumption determination
11.3 Energy consumption in livestock buildings
11.4 Techniques and methods to reduce the heating needs of livestock buildings
11.5 Techniques and methods to enhance the ventilation of livestock building
11.6 Techniques and methods to enhance the cooling of a livestock building
11.7 Techniques and methods that reduce both cooling and heating needs of a livestock building
11.8 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 12 Livestock product processing technology⍟
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Category of livestock
12.3 Livestock application, productivity, and processing
12.4 Milk processing technology
12.5 Meat processing technology
12.6 Leather technology
12.7 Wool processing technology
12.8 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 13 Animal products standardization, safety, and traceability⍟
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Standardization of animal-derived products
13.3 Food safety aspect of animal products
13.4 Traceability and its role in food safety
13.5 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
CHAPTER 14 Biomedical devices for livestock management⍟
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Surgical tools
14.3 Microchip implant for animal identification
14.4 Detection of temperature
14.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
CHAPTER 15 Man–machine–animal nexus⍟
15.1 Introduction
15.2 The man–animal relationship
15.3 Man and machines
15.4 Interaction of man, machine, and animal
15.5 Ethics and animal rights
15.6 Animal welfare and protection
15.7 Applications of technology in the livestock industry
15.8 Conclusions and perspectives
References
Index

Ayon Tarafdar

Dr. Ayon Tarafdar is currently working as an ARS Scientist at ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. He obtained his Ph. D from NIFTEM-Kundli (India) in Food Engineering and has worked as a fully funded researcher in Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. His main research focus has been on non-thermal food processing operations, bioprocess modelling and optimization, nanotechnology, machine learning, food waste valorization, advanced food characterization tools and precision agriculture. He has published more than 92 scientific research papers and reviews in addition to thirteen book chapters, two books and one patent (filed). Dr. Tarafdar serves on the Editorial board of the Journal of Food Quality (IF 3.20) and the International Journal of Chemical Engineering (IF 2.72).

Affiliations and expertise

ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ashok Pandey

Professor Ashok Pandey is currently Executive Director, Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability-India, Lucknow. He is HSBS National Innovation Chair (Biotechnology) and is/has been Visiting/Distinguished Professor in many countries. His major research and technological development interests are industrial & environmental biotechnology and energy biosciences, focusing on biomass to biofuels & chemicals, waste to wealth & energy, etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Executive Director Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Lucknow, India

Gyanendra Kumar Gaur

Dr. Gyanendra Kumar Gaur is working as Assistant Director General (Animal Production and Breeding), ICAR Headquarters, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, India. Formerly, he was Principal Scientist & Incharge, Livestock Production and Management Section at ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar. Dr. Gaur received his PhD in Animal Genetics and Breeding from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izzatnagar. He has more than 31 years of experience in research, education and extension work in Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Gaur has executed 25 research projects (NAIP, NASF, UPCAR, Elanco Animal Health, AICRP and Institutional) as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator. 176 of his papers have been published in national and international journals. Apart from this, he has published 10 books/technical bulletins.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Director General (Animal Production and Breeding), ICAR Headquarters, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, India

Mukesh Singh

Dr. Mukesh Singh is working as a Principal Scientist and In-Charge, Livestock Production and Management Section, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has done his B. Tech. and Masters in Agricultural Engineering from University of Allahabad, and completed his Doctorate in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. He has also obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU, New Delhi. He has supervised as Chairman, Student Advisory Committee, 6 M.VSc. and 4 Ph.D thesis of IVRI Deemed University. He has published 63 Research articles, 25 book chapters/ lead papers, edited 5 books/compendium and 135 technical popular articles. He was also a member of organizing committees of different institute activities such IVRI Pashu Mela, University convocation, Board of Management and Academic Council Meetings. He is a life member of 15 Scientific, educational and professional Societies. His present area of specialization is Livestock Farm Machinery Management, Livestock Housing under climate change. Presently, he is the coordinator of Farm Machinery & Power Section and Incharge, LPM, workshop unit at IVRI.

Affiliations and expertise

Principal Scientist and In-Charge, Livestock Production and Management Section, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Hari Om Pandey

Dr. Hari Om Pandey is currently working as a Senior scientist at the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his doctorate from the University of Bonn, Germany. He has more than 13 years of research, training and teaching experience in the field of animal science. He has more than 35 research communications to his name. Dr. H. O. Pandey is a recipient of numerous awards including Reviewer’s excellence award, ICAR-international fellowship, Larry Ewing Memorial Trainee Travel Fund, Travel Grant from Theodor-Brinkmann Graduate School (University of Bonn), Young Scientist Travel Grant by DST-SERB, India among other junior and senior research fellowships. He also serves as a reviewer in many peer-reviewed journals of international reputation.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Scientist, Livestock Production and Management Section, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

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