The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Camel Productivity and Welfare: A Look at the Future of Animal Husbandry

Mahdi Mokhtari¹

1) M.Sc. in Animal Science, Animal and Poultry Physiology, Arak University, Iran

IOI Code : AZAA-AZDGFG
Publication : 1ST International Congress of Nature-based Ecological Restoration (Emphasizing the Conservation of Bactrian Camels)(neruma.ir)
Abstract :
    This paper examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the productivity and welfare of camels in animal husbandry. Due to the importance of camels as the main source of protein and income in arid and semi-arid regions, the use of artificial intelligence systems has been proposed as a new solution to improve the living conditions, nutrition, and health of these animals. In this study, the positive effects of artificial intelligence including optimal nutrition, disease prevention, behavior diagnosis, improvement of living conditions, and increasing production productivity were investigated. Also, various devices and methods such as data processing systems, imaging, deep learning algorithms, GPS, and IoT were used. The results of comparing the control and experimental groups showed significant improvements in weight, milk production, and health of camels. Specifically, AI-monitored camels had an average of 15% weight gain and a 20% increase in milk production compared to the control group. The conclusion of this study shows that the use of artificial intelligence technologies can help improve the welfare and production of camels and ultimately lead to an increase in the profitability of livestock farmers. Further research in this area is recommended to develop and optimize existing methods and technologies.

Keywords : camel breeding artificial intelligence animal behavior animal husbandry