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Review
. 2025 Jul 19;15(14):2138.
doi: 10.3390/ani15142138.

Precision Livestock Farming Applied to Swine Farms-A Systematic Literature Review

Aldie Trabachini  1   2 , Michele da Rocha Moreira  1   2 , Érik Dos Santos Harada  2 , Magno do Nascimento Amorim  2 , Késia Oliveira da Silva-Miranda  2
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Review

Precision Livestock Farming Applied to Swine Farms-A Systematic Literature Review

Aldie Trabachini et al. Animals (Basel). .

Abstract

This systematic review, which analyzed 75 articles published between 2019 and 2024, investigated the application of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) technologies in pig farming. Using a rigorous methodology, including SWOT analysis and categorization into four thematic groups, the research identified that 37% of the studies focused on animal identification and monitoring, while 28% addressed animal welfare. The SWOT analysis revealed that PLF offers significant opportunities to improve animal welfare, optimize production processes, and reduce environmental impact. The results of this research can guide the development of research to promote the adoption of PLF technologies in pig farming, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient sector.

Keywords: animal welfare; precision animal welfare technologies; swine production.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Modified PRISMA flow diagram of the systematic review (source: based on [49] Moher et al., 2009).
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Number of articles researched by thematic group.
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Temporal analysis of publication distribution (% of researched articles).
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