Smart IoT-Based Wearable Device for Detection and Monitoring of Common Cow Diseases Using a Novel Machine Learning Technique

TL;DR

This paper introduces an IoT-based wearable system combined with a novel machine learning algorithm to automatically detect and monitor multiple common cow diseases, aiming to improve accuracy and reduce operational costs in large-scale farming.

Contribution

It presents a new integrated IoT and machine learning framework for multi-disease detection in cows, addressing limitations of manual observation and previous studies.

Findings

High prediction accuracy for multiple cow diseases

Effective real-time health monitoring system

Reduced labor and operational costs

Abstract

Manual observation and monitoring of individual cows for disease detection present significant challenges in large-scale farming operations, as the process is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to reduced accuracy. The reliance on human observation often leads to delays in identifying symptoms, as the sheer number of animals can hinder timely attention to each cow. Consequently, the accuracy and precision of disease detection are significantly compromised, potentially affecting animal health and overall farm productivity. Furthermore, organizing and managing human resources for the manual observation and monitoring of cow health is a complex and economically demanding task. It necessitates the involvement of skilled personnel, thereby contributing to elevated farm maintenance costs and operational inefficiencies. Therefore, the development of an automated, low-cost, and reliable smart system is essential to address these challenges effectively. Although several studies have been conducted in this domain, very few have simultaneously considered the detection of multiple common diseases with high prediction accuracy. However, advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), and Cyber-Physical Systems have enabled the automation of cow health monitoring with enhanced accuracy and reduced operational costs. This study proposes an IoT-enabled Cyber-Physical System framework designed to monitor the daily activities and health status of cow. A novel ML algorithm is proposed for the diagnosis of common cow diseases using collected physiological and behavioral data. The algorithm is designed to predict multiple diseases by analyzing a comprehensive set of recorded physiological and behavioral features, enabling accurate and efficient health assessment.