家畜高通量体尺测量及体重预估技术研究进展

doi:10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2025.02.025

Abstract

Abstract: The physical dimensions and weight data of livestock are one of the primary parameters for assessing production and breeding characteristics,and provide essential reference data for the selection of superior breeds.Traditional methods of measuring livestock dimensions and weight are time-consuming and labor-intensive,and are subject to significant interference from subjective factors,which can severely compromise the welfare of the animals.With the advancement of modern scientific and technological levels,the rapid development of automatic measurement technology for livestock dimensions and weight has achieved remarkable research progress.The author summarizes the current mainstream methods for dimension measurement and weight estimation,comprehensively elaborating on data collection and processing methods,the current state of research on livestock dimension measurement and weight prediction,the characteristics of the methods,as well as their strengths and weaknesses.By understanding efficient modern technological means,this study aims to accurately measure the dimensions and estimate the weight of livestock,thereby assisting breeders in better managing their herds,predicting growth trends,assessing the health status of the animals,and improving production efficiency.Furthermore,the author also forecasts the current state and development trends in the field of basic automatic measurement,with the intention of providing a reference for the study of livestock dimension measurement technology.

Key words: livestock; body size measurement; weight estimation; image processing; computer vision

CLC Number:

S813.24

LIANG Jinxin, YUAN Zhiyu, LUO Xinhui, CHEN Geng, WU Yujin, WANG Chunxin. Advances on High-Throughput Body Measurement and Body Weight Estimation Technology for Livestock[J]. China Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, 2025, 52(2): 749-758.

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