Artificial Intelligence for Sierra Morena Lambs Quality Operational Group: Quality system for Sierra Morena lambs based on Artificial Intelligence technologies

The objective of this project is to apply Artificial Intelligence to the sheep typing process, covering weight, sex, health, and genetics, all under conditions that are profitable for the cooperatives and animal welfare for the lambs.

Specifically, the aim is to develop an automated system that, by analyzing conventional and thermal images, will: (1) classify animals according to their weight and suitability for meat production, (2) individually identify each lamb, and (3) measure its temperature for health monitoring purposes. A prototype will also be tested at a livestock cooperative in the Sierra Norte region of Seville.

The expected results represent a major technical innovation in the sector: in particular, they will streamline the weighing and classification process, which is key to increasing its economic efficiency and, consequently, improving the profit margins of manufacturing entities.

Information and communications technology-based tools will also be developed to provide users with immediate access to all data, which will improve herd management and facilitate adaptation to market demands, thereby improving the productivity and profitability of livestock farms.

This project aims to apply Artificial Intelligence to the sheep typing process, covering weight, sex, health, and genetics, all under profitable conditions for the Cooperatives and animal welfare for the lambs. Specifically, it aims to develop an automated system that, through the analysis of conventional and thermal images: (1) classifies the animals according to their weight and meat suitability, (2) identifies each lamb individually, and (3) takes their temperature for health control. A prototype will also be tested in a livestock cooperative in the Sierra Norte of Seville. The expected results represent a major technical innovation in the sector: in particular, they will streamline the weighing and typing process, which is key to increasing its economic efficiency and, consequently, improving the profit margins of the producing entities. Tools based on information and communications technologies will also be developed to provide users with immediate access to all data, which will improve livestock management and facilitate adaptation to market requirements, thereby improving the productivity and profitability of livestock farms.