Using visual AI models to improve animal welfare

Harmony's most recent innovation project is a collaboration with Food Agility CRC and RMIT University, which involves using visual AI models for the early detection of livestock illness and health issues in feedlot environments.

Currently, the sector predominantly relies on manual monitoring and management of animal welfare, which is labour-intensive, time-consuming and sometimes inaccurate. This project will revolutionise the approach through the development of an AI-driven Surveillance System.

Better handling of animals and improved animal welfare not only lead to high-quality meat products, but also yield economic and operational benefits. We're delighted to be involved in the project and see it as a great opportunity to break new ground in the sector.

The project was featured in The Land in June. (Please note, there is a paywall for this article.)