Completing the puzzle: accurate record-keeping for informed grazing management decisions

Abstract

Pasture management is an important aspect of every livestock farm. The quality of pasture directly influences the condition of the livestock grazing on it. For a farmer to make an informed decision on where to move his livestock, he needs data on the grazing patterns of his animals. The problem is that farmers do not keep records of where their animals have been grazing, making future decisions difficult. The aim of this study is to design a grazing management record-keeping system that processes real-time data on grazing patterns in livestock and assists farmers to make informed pasture management decisions. A tracking collar is used to track the grazing patterns. This system helps farmers identify the most suitable area on their farms for livestock to graze, allowing their animals to be in the best possible condition.