A research study has explored the interaction between drones and livestock when conducting health and welfare assessments.
A RECENT study has identified the use of remote piloted aircraft (drones) as an effective tool to monitor the health and welfare of livestock from a distance.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) explored the use of drones to conduct assessments of sheep and cattle.
DPIRD compliance veterinary officer Kristine Rayner said drones in herd animal health surveillance was an emerging tool and they had been used for applications such as…
