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Department of Animal Production, College of Agricultural Sciences, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

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• Research Article   
  Smart Livestock Health and GPS Tracking Solution Powered by IoE Technology
  Author(s): Ebole Alpha Friday*, Ajani Akeem Olanrewaju and Khadijah Kubura Agbalaya
  
  Livestock farming is an essential component of the agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the global economy and providing a source of livelihood for millions of farmers. However, managing livestock presents several challenges, particularly in ensuring the health and safety of the animals. Traditional methods of livestock management are often labour-intensive and inefficient, leading to issues such as undetected health problems, lost or stolen animals and overall decreased productivity. However, Fluctuations in body temperature were used to detect signs of fever or infection early, abnormalities in heart rate helped identify stress, fatigue or potential health issues, Changes in movement behavior, such as reduced activity or lameness, provided early signals of injury or illness. System design, data collection, experimental validation and analysis and metrics were employed .. View More»
  

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