The Perception of Brazilian Livestock Regarding the Use of Precision Livestock Farming for Animal Welfare

This study explores pig producers’ perceptions regarding the use of technologies for animal welfare in pig farming, highlighting the gap between the productive sector and academic institutions. The research was conducted through a questionnaire administered to producers from different cities in Braz...

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Published in:Agriculture (Basel) 2024-08, Vol.14 (8), p.1315
Main Authors: Moreira, Michele da Rocha, Trabachini, Aldie, Amorim, Magno do Nascimento, Harada, Érik dos Santos, da Silva, Marcelo Andrade, Silva-Miranda, Késia Oliveira da
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
academic interaction
Access to information
Agriculture
Animal welfare
Automation
Behavior
Data analysis
Development policy
Farmers
Farming
Farms
Infrastructure
Likert scale
Livestock
Livestock farming
Livestock farms
Perception
Perceptions
pig farming
Pork industry
Precision farming
productive infrastructure
Questionnaires
Rural areas
Sustainability
Swine
Technology adoption
Technology application
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Summary:This study explores pig producers’ perceptions regarding the use of technologies for animal welfare in pig farming, highlighting the gap between the productive sector and academic institutions. The research was conducted through a questionnaire administered to producers from different cities in Brazil, addressing topics such as property infrastructure, technology adoption, knowledge about animal welfare, and interaction with academic institutions. The results revealed that although the majority of producers have access to information about technologies and animal welfare, there is a perceived resistance to adopting these technologies, reflected in the lack of interest in responding to academic questionnaires. The analysis also points to the influence of producers’ profiles, highlighting the importance of academic education and experience in the sector in the perception and adoption of technologies. Additionally, the research highlights the growing presence of commercial companies, filling the gap between academic research and practical application and suggesting the need for more effective strategies to engage producers in the debate on animal welfare and related technologies. These results have important implications for the development of policies and practices aimed at the sustainable advancement of livestock, encouraging greater integration and collaboration among the various actors in the sector.
ISSN:2077-0472
2077-0472
DOI:10.3390/agriculture14081315