Drone-based AI system tracks cattle growth without stressful trips to scales

Researchers developed a drone system that tracks the growth of Nelore cattle using aerial photographs. The software monitors body width-to-length ratios to identify when animals stop gaining meat. This allows feedlot managers to time slaughter decisions without forcing cattle through scales.

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