Date of Publication

5-2023

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Information Technology

Subject Categories

Computer Sciences

College

College of Computer Studies

Department/Unit

Information Technology

Thesis Advisor

Michelle Renee D. Ching

Defense Panel Chair

Estefanie U. Ulit

Defense Panel Member

Lissa Andrea K. Magpantay
Renato Jose V. Molano

Abstract/Summary

Precision livestock farming (PLF) is a real-time monitoring technology to manage the smallest manageable production unit's temporal variability, known as the per-animal approach in a farm. Developed in Japan and Western countries, PLF was used to facilitate smart and more precise livestock management, and several studies have been conducted to review its potential. This modern progressive method aligns with the conventional hog-raising method envisioned to improve production. Acclaimed as one of the technologies that offer substantial opportunities for achieving a more holistic, evidence-based approach to monitoring and managing the health and welfare of farm animals and the productivity of livestock in real-time, it points towards the great potential to help livestock farmers monitor the welfare of their animals to move toward sustainable agriculture. The research focused on adopting Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) Technology to address the current problem hog raisers face in the Philippines, particularly in the Province of Batangas. Qualitative in design, using a post-positivist approach study, utilized a sample of hograising industry members of Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative. This sample and a group of hog-raising industry players who will participate in a focus group discussion shall validate its results. In addition, the researcher shall conduct a positioning of the adoption of the PLF Technology using PEST analysis for the cooperative and for the hog-raising industry of Batangas Province. The development of the PLF and Support Framework for backyard hog raisers provides the opportunity to experience modern farming through the innovative approach to effectively manage and monitor the health and welfare of pigs with sustainable and affordable technology.

Keywords: Precision Livestock Farming, Backyard Hog Raisers, and Real-Time Monitoring

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

205 leaves

Keywords

Livestock systems; Swine industry--Management

Upload Full Text

wf_yes

Embargo Period

5-5-2024

Download

Available for download on Sunday, May 05, 2024

Share

COinS