Remote Farm Monitoring Using Remote Technologies

Remote monitoring systems for broiler farms enable continuous off-site tracking of key welfare parameters including temperature, ammonia, carbon dioxide, water, and feed consumption. These systems provide early warnings for potential welfare issues, supporting timely interventions to reduce stress and mortality. Implementation is feasible across all rearing cycles, with reported mortality reductions ranging from 0.3% to 100%. False alarms are possible but can be quickly verified via barn inspection. Integrating additional parameters like feed intake may further improve monitoring. Estimated cost per farm is around 800 euros, with per-bird costs varying by system activation frequency.