Automatic lameness detection using smart broiler farming

Lameness is a major production disease affecting broiler welfare and profitability. Although lameness is a prevalent condition in broiler production systems, its identification can be unreliable due to lack of individual animal observation for gait and posture abnormalities and standard evaluation criteria. Automatic lameness detection adds a valuable tool in tracking bird condition. To prevent financial losses and welfare problems, early and accurate lameness detection and treatment is esse