Low-Cost IoT and LoRaWAN-Based System for Laying Hen Identification in Family Poultry Farms

In medium- and large-scale poultry farms, automated systems optimize key processes, from egg production and grading to environmental control, reducing manual labor and ensuring an optimal environment for the birds. However, these technologies remain largely inaccessible to small family farms due to...

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Autores: Finistrosa, Roberto, Mañoso Hierro, María Carolina, Pérez de Madrid y Pablo, Ángel, Romero Hortelano, Miguel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Repositorio:e-spacio (DSpace). Repositorio Institucional de la UNED
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:e-spacio(ds_::1f2a8890fc227c921a5e794775c6d390
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/32186
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:1203.17 Informática
IoT
LoRaWAN
family poultry farming
laying hen
ODS 2 - Hambre cero
ODS 9 - Industria, innovación e infraestructura
ODS 12 - Producción y consumo responsables
ODS 13 - Acción por el clima
ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
ODS 17 - Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
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Sumario:In medium- and large-scale poultry farms, automated systems optimize key processes, from egg production and grading to environmental control, reducing manual labor and ensuring an optimal environment for the birds. However, these technologies remain largely inaccessible to small family farms due to high implementation costs. In particular, the selection of laying hens, an essential process for productivity, is still performed manually and requires considerable time and effort. This study presents the development of a modular, low-cost, and minimally invasive IoT system for the automatic detection of laying hens in family-run poultry farms. Additionally, the system enables environmental monitoring and utilizes LoRaWAN networks for efficient long-range data transmission. The collected data are stored on a centralized platform and integrated with web, mobile, and messaging applications to provide real-time access to information. The modular system architecture, developed using open-source software, ensures replicability, scalability, and adaptability to different production environments. The feasibility of the system has been validated through field trials in a real-world environment, demonstrating effective performance, low implementation costs, and high farmer satisfaction, with the user highlighting its positive impact on poultry farm management.