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View article: Editorial: Advances in the application of technology for monitoring horse welfare and health
Editorial: Advances in the application of technology for monitoring horse welfare and health Open
Flowchart illustrating interdisciplinary collaboration in animal research. A horse symbolizes the focus, with pathways connecting physiology, behavior, and environment to decision-making and regulatory indications. Data analysis, system un…
View article: Exploring the use of cattle manure digestate ash for partial cement replacement in the production of concrete
Exploring the use of cattle manure digestate ash for partial cement replacement in the production of concrete Open
View article: Computer Vision in Dairy Farm Management: A Literature Review of Current Applications and Future Perspectives
Computer Vision in Dairy Farm Management: A Literature Review of Current Applications and Future Perspectives Open
Computer vision is rapidly transforming the field of dairy farm management by enabling automated, non-invasive monitoring of animal health, behavior, and productivity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent applications of…
View article: Forecasting the vapor pressure deficit in vertical farming facilities aiming to provide optimal indoor conditions
Forecasting the vapor pressure deficit in vertical farming facilities aiming to provide optimal indoor conditions Open
Vertical farming is a sustainable solution for urban agriculture by optimizing space and resources. However, this requires ideal indoor climatic conditions to achieve maximum crop yield and quality. This research develops and validates a p…
View article: Artificial intelligence meets dairy cow research: Large language model's application in extracting daily time-activity budget data for a meta-analytical study
Artificial intelligence meets dairy cow research: Large language model's application in extracting daily time-activity budget data for a meta-analytical study Open
This study investigates the application of ChatGPT-4 in extracting and classifying behavioral data from scientific literature, focusing on the daily time-activity budget of dairy cows. Accurate analysis of time-activity budgets is crucial …
View article: Exploring the impact of housing routine on lying behavior in horses measured with triaxial accelerometer
Exploring the impact of housing routine on lying behavior in horses measured with triaxial accelerometer Open
Introduction Methods to assess the positive behavior of horses in relation to their environment can be used to provide information to enhance animal welfare. One of the most important experiences that can be observed in mammals is sleep, a…
View article: Identification, assessment and management of nitrogen load hotspots from livestock farming: Comparative analysis using regional land-use data and ESA World cover product
Identification, assessment and management of nitrogen load hotspots from livestock farming: Comparative analysis using regional land-use data and ESA World cover product Open
View article: An Alternative Modular Wooden System for Fast Assembly/Disassembly of Buildings
An Alternative Modular Wooden System for Fast Assembly/Disassembly of Buildings Open
Throughout human settlement history, the pursuit of durability has been a paramount objective in building construction. The emphasis on durability has resulted in the construction of buildings designed to outlast human lifespans. However, …
View article: A Smart Heating System Based on Integrated Renewable Energy Sources for Swine Nursery Buildings
A Smart Heating System Based on Integrated Renewable Energy Sources for Swine Nursery Buildings Open
The control of environmental parameters in livestock farming is essential to achieve optimal ranges of temperature and humidity. HVAC systems for this purpose are characterized by high energy demands, causing significant GHG emissions when…
View article: Wearable Collar Technologies for Dairy Cows: A Systematized Review of the Current Applications and Future Innovations in Precision Livestock Farming
Wearable Collar Technologies for Dairy Cows: A Systematized Review of the Current Applications and Future Innovations in Precision Livestock Farming Open
Wearable collar technologies have become integral to the advancement of precision livestock farming, revolutionizing how dairy cattle are monitored in terms of their behaviour, health status, and productivity. These devices leverage cuttin…
View article: Predictive Modeling of Energy Consumption for Cooling Ventilation in Livestock Buildings: A Machine Learning Approach
Predictive Modeling of Energy Consumption for Cooling Ventilation in Livestock Buildings: A Machine Learning Approach Open
This research developed a predictive model using NeuralProphet to estimate energy consumption in the ventilation system of a dairy cattle farm. The necessity for energy management in livestock farming has increased due to the growing energ…
View article: A viable data driven method for the assessment of the productivity level of dairy cows in future lactations
A viable data driven method for the assessment of the productivity level of dairy cows in future lactations Open
The challenge of increasing the economic and environmental sustainability of the dairy cattle sector involves several aspects and among these, the milk production throughout the career of a cow, is perhaps the parameter that all farmers wo…
View article: Assessing environmental sustainability of substitute feeding formulas for gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) using Life Cycle Assessment
Assessing environmental sustainability of substitute feeding formulas for gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) using Life Cycle Assessment Open
View article: The role of geospatial technologies for sustainable livestock manure management: A systematic review
The role of geospatial technologies for sustainable livestock manure management: A systematic review Open
Optimal livestock production is a key contributor to the achievement of sustainable development goals. The management and disposal of livestock manure is one of the main issues facing the sector in terms of soil, water and air pollution. P…
View article: Reducing life cycle environmental impacts of milk production through precision livestock farming
Reducing life cycle environmental impacts of milk production through precision livestock farming Open
View article: Evaluation of microclimate in dairy farms using different model typologies in computational fluid dynamics analyses
Evaluation of microclimate in dairy farms using different model typologies in computational fluid dynamics analyses Open
Ventilation plays a key role in the livestock buildings since it is important to guarantee a comfortable environment and adequate indoor air quality for the animals. Naturally ventilated barns are usually characterized by high variability …
View article: Valorization of Agro-Wastes as Fillers in PLA-Based Biocomposites for Increasing Sustainability in Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing
Valorization of Agro-Wastes as Fillers in PLA-Based Biocomposites for Increasing Sustainability in Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing Open
The use of wheat middlings (WM) and rice husks (RH) as biofillers for mixing with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) matrix to produce new 3D-printable biocomposites was assessed. Filaments containing 10 and 20 wt.% agro-waste-derived biofillers were…
View article: Assessment of the Influence of Canopy Morphology on Leaf Area Density and Drag Coefficient by Means of Wind Tunnel Tests
Assessment of the Influence of Canopy Morphology on Leaf Area Density and Drag Coefficient by Means of Wind Tunnel Tests Open
This paper investigates the aerodynamic behavior of Basil (i.e., Ocimum basilicum) and Mentuccia (i.e., Clinopodium nepeta (L.) Kuntze), emphasizing the impact of plant structure on drag force. In this paper, the drag coefficient is assess…
View article: Indoor Temperature Forecasting in Livestock Buildings: A Data-Driven Approach
Indoor Temperature Forecasting in Livestock Buildings: A Data-Driven Approach Open
The escalating global population and climate change necessitate sustainable livestock production methods to meet rising food demand. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) integrates information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve f…
View article: DAIRY CHAOS: Data driven Approach Identifying daiRY Cows affected by HeAt lOad Stress
DAIRY CHAOS: Data driven Approach Identifying daiRY Cows affected by HeAt lOad Stress Open
View article: A Viable Data Driven Method for the Assessment of the Productivity Level of Dairy Cows in Future Lactations
A Viable Data Driven Method for the Assessment of the Productivity Level of Dairy Cows in Future Lactations Open
View article: A Smart Heating System Based on Integrated Renewable Energy Sources for Swine Nursery Buildings
A Smart Heating System Based on Integrated Renewable Energy Sources for Swine Nursery Buildings Open
View article: Review of the Heat Stress-Induced Responses in Dairy Cattle
Review of the Heat Stress-Induced Responses in Dairy Cattle Open
In the dairy cattle sector, the evaluation of the effects induced by heat stress is still one of the most impactful and investigated aspects as it is strongly connected to both sustainability of the production and animal welfare. On the ot…
View article: An Integrated Renewable Energy Plant with Smart Monitoring System for Sustainable Farming
An Integrated Renewable Energy Plant with Smart Monitoring System for Sustainable Farming Open
Livestock farming is a highly energy-consuming sector within agriculture, currently causing significant GHG emissions. The necessity of replacing fossil fuels with Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is leading the scientific community toward t…
View article: Efficient two-step procedure for parameter identification and uncertainty assessment in model updating problems
Efficient two-step procedure for parameter identification and uncertainty assessment in model updating problems Open
The model updating procedures employed in vibration-based health monitoring need to be reliable and computationally efficient. The computational time is a fundamental task if the results are used to evaluate, in quasi-real-time, the safe o…
View article: Definition of thermal comfort of crops within naturally ventilated greenhouses
Definition of thermal comfort of crops within naturally ventilated greenhouses Open
Controlling the microclimate condition inside a greenhouse is very important to ensure the best indoor conditions for both crop growth and crop production. To this regard, this paper provides the results of a novel approach to study a gree…
View article: Review of the Heat Stress-Induced Responses in Dairy Cattle
Review of the Heat Stress-Induced Responses in Dairy Cattle Open
In the dairy cattle sector, the evaluation of the effects induced by heat stress is still one of the most impactful and investigated aspects as it is strongly connected to both sustainability of the production and animal welfare. On the ot…
View article: Bio‐based building components: A newly sustainable solution for traditional walls made of <i>Arundo donax</i> and gypsum
Bio‐based building components: A newly sustainable solution for traditional walls made of <i>Arundo donax</i> and gypsum Open
To contribute to the use of bio‐based materials in the building sector, a novel bio‐based wall panel, with a high thermal performance level, is proposed in this work. The panel is based on an ancient rural technique, widely diffused in sou…
View article: Ammonia Air Stripping from Different Livestock Effluents Prior to and after Anaerobic Digestion
Ammonia Air Stripping from Different Livestock Effluents Prior to and after Anaerobic Digestion Open
Livestock digestate provides nutrients and organic matter to the soil while increasing agricultural sustainability. Nevertheless, nitrogen (N) losses due to the nutrient surplus in regions characterized by intensive animal farming activiti…
View article: 3D numerical modeling of THI distribution in livestock structures: a cattle barn case study
3D numerical modeling of THI distribution in livestock structures: a cattle barn case study Open
In dairy cattle farming, heat stress largely impairs production, health, and animal welfare. The goal of this study is to develop a workflow and a numerical analysis procedure to provide a real-time 3D distribution of the THI in a generic …