Technologies and Solutions for Cattle Tracking: A Review of the State of the Art.

ABSTRACT

This article presents a systematic literature review of technologies and solutions for cattle tracking and monitoring based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific articles published since 2017. The main objective of this review is to identify the current state of the art and the trends in this field, as well as to provide a guide for selecting the most suitable solution according to the user's needs and preferences. This review covers various aspects of cattle tracking, such as the devices, sensors, power supply, wireless communication protocols, and software used to collect, process, and visualize the data. The review also compares the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions, such as collars, cameras, and drones, in terms of cost, scalability, precision, and invasiveness. The results show that there is a growing interest and innovation in livestock localization and tracking, with a focus on integrating and adapting various technologies for effective and reliable monitoring in real-world environments.