Best Practice Guide on Dairy Housing with Sensors

This guide outlines best practices for enhancing dairy housing using sensor technology and innovative design to improve productivity, animal welfare, and sustainability. It details applications in position and activity monitoring, environmental control, and smart housing systems that adapt to animal and environmental needs. Case studies show measurable gains, such as a 2.5 pli increase in milk yield through data-driven management. Technologies include GPS tracking, automated ventilation, and emission-reducing systems, supported by EU funding (Horizon 2020 grant No 696367). The integration of real-time data enables efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective dairy operations.