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The livestock sector in Turkiye is an important part of economic and agricultural development. However, challenges such as climate change, feed costs, diseases and inefficiency threaten the sustainability of the sector. One of the most innovative solutions used to overcome these problems is artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. So how is AI transforming livestock farming in Turkiye?
1. Herd Management and Productivity Increase with Artificial Intelligence
In traditional animal husbandry, managing large herds is both time-consuming and costly. AI-supported systems offer significant advantages in herd management.
• Smart sensors make it possible to instantly monitor the movements, eating habits and health status of each animal.
• Machine learning algorithms can analyze this data to provide early diagnosis of diseases and optimize veterinary interventions.
• Automatic feeding systems can reduce feed waste and increase milk yield by tracking the eating habits of animals.
In some large farms in Turkiye, it is predicted that by using these technologies, disease rates can be reduced by 30% and feed efficiency can be increased by 20% by detecting health problems earlier.
2. Quality Control in Milk and Meat Production with Artificial Intelligence
Milk and meat production is important not only in terms of quantity but also in terms of quality. Artificial intelligence-based analysis systems are used to increase quality in production:
• Milk analytical systems can automatically detect fat, protein and antibiotic residues in milk. In this way, quality standards are better maintained.
• Image processing technologies used in meat processing facilities instantly analyze the fat content and quality of meat and ensure more efficient slaughtering.
In the dairy sector, the risk of accidentally introducing milk containing antibiotics to the market is greatly reduced by using these technologies.
3. Livestock Resilient to Climate Change
Increasing temperatures in the summer months in Turkiye can negatively affect the productivity of dairy cows. AI-supported climate control systems offer a solution to this problem:
• Automatic ventilation and cooling systems reduce the stress levels of herds and increase milk yield.
• AI-based genetic analyses enable the breeding of animals that are resistant to hotter climates and diseases.
Such systems help prevent productivity loss by reducing the effects of hot weather conditions.
4. Smart Agriculture and Livestock Integration
Livestock is a sector directly linked to agriculture. Some farms in Turkiye have started to integrate agriculture and livestock using AI-supported feed production systems.
• Drones and sensors can determine the most efficient harvest time by monitoring the condition of feed crops.
• Soil and weather data are analyzed by AI, allowing farmers to make more informed decisions.
It is foreseen that this integration will save 15% in feed costs and increase farm productivity.
5. The Future of Artificial Intelligence-Supported Livestock Farming in Turkiye
The role of artificial intelligence in animal husbandry is rapidly increasing in Turkiye. However, in order for the sector to be fully digitalized:
•Farmers must adapt to new technologies,
•State support must be increased,
•Data collection and analysis infrastructures must be strengthened.
As a result, AI-supported animal husbandry has the potential to reduce production costs while increasing efficiency and quality in Turkiye. A more sustainable, efficient and profitable animal husbandry sector can be possible with digitalization in many areas from farms to food processing facilities. The rapid adoption of these technologies will provide a competitive advantage in the sector.
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