Precision Livestock Farming and Pig Health Management

Dear Colleagues,

Times are changing, and pig production is evolving toward being an increasingly industrialized sector, though facing the pressing need to improve welfare and maintain health. In this context, the concept of precision livestock farming (PLF) has recently emerged: namely, a holistic approach that involves the addition of information and communication technologies to improve the farming process. PLF plays an important role in the industrial revolution of pig production, as it uses information and communication technologies to reduce investment costs and enhance both production and animal health. The old concept of traditional pig farming, where the decisions are often based only on the experience of the producer, leaves space for new perspectives and opportunities for all stakeholders. From productivity to livestock nutrition, health management, and welfare evaluation, PLF is leading to a new way to make decisions that are based on the quantitative data of an iceberg or economic parameter, which are increasingly being obtained in real time.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present recent research and reviews on the application of PLF and its implications for pig production, with attention focused on health and welfare.

Dr. Annalisa Scollo
Guest Editor

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• precision livestock farming
• pig health
• welfare
• pig production
• technologies