What is precison livestock farming?

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is an innovative approach that utilizes technology and data-driven solutions to optimize livestock production and management.

It involves the integration of sensors, automation, and monitoring systems to gather real-time information on animal health, behavior, and environmental conditions.

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is an innovative approach that utilizes technology and data-driven solutions to optimize livestock production and management.



It involves the integration of sensors, automation, and monitoring systems to gather real-time information on animal health, behavior, and environmental conditions.

Beyond Automation: Why Control Systems are the Heart of Modern Livestock Farming



In the past, farming was based on "intuition." Today, it is based on data. For poultry and swine, the margin between profit and loss is often found in the air quality, the water temperature, and the timing of the lights.

1. Biological Sensitivity (The "Comfort Zone")

Both broilers and hogs have a "Thermoneutral Zone." If the temperature rises above this, they stop eating and start panting (losing weight). If it falls below, they burn calories just to stay warm instead of growing.

• Poultry: Chicks cannot regulate their own body temperature for the first few days. A control system ensures the broilers are never chilled.

• Swine: Sows and piglets have different temperature needs in the same room. A smart system manages these micro-climates simultaneously.

2. Air Quality and Respiratory Health

In a closed shed, Ammonia (NH3) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) build up quickly.

• High ammonia levels burn the respiratory lining of birds and pigs, making them vulnerable to pneumonia and viruses.

• The Control System's Role: It doesn't just turn fans on/off; it "thinks" based on sensor readings, exchanging just enough air to remove toxins without wasting heat.

3. Resource Efficiency (Feed and Water)

Feed represents roughly 60-70% of total production costs.



• Waste Prevention: Control systems manage automated augers to ensure feed is always fresh and available, but never overflowing or wasted.

• Early Warning: A sudden drop in water consumption is the first sign of a disease outbreak. A control system logs this data, alerting the farmer 24 hours before the animals even look sick.

4. Precision Lighting for Behavior

Light isn't just for seeing; it’s a biological trigger.

• In Poultry: Controlled dimming reduces bird stress and prevents pecking/cannibalism.



• In Swine: Proper light cycles can improve the fertility rates of sows and the growth speed of finishing pigs

Why Choose Our Control Systems?

When you eventually move to the "Sales" portion of your site, focus on these three pillars:

• Reliability: Emphasize that your systems are built for the harsh, dusty, and humid environment of a farm.

• Local Support: Technology is only good if it's running. Highlight your 24/7 support or ease of repair.

• Scalability: Show that your system can grow from a single small shed to a massive multi-house operation.