Design of integrated control system for preventing the spread of livestock diseases

Abstract

This study is to develop an integrated control system for preventing the spread of livestock diseases including the food-and-mouth disease (FMD) that has recently been prevalent in South Korea. The system is expected to collect the information and images of livestock and raising facilities by use of radiofrequency identification/ubiquitous sensor network (RFID/USN) and an image processor. Additionally given the fact that livestock diseases may be prevalent, the system is aimed at tracking vehicles carrying feedstuff, milk and excretions by use of radiofrequency identification/global positioning system (RFID/GPS). The collected data are stored in an integrated database (IDB). In particular, the system enables prompt actions against abnormalities that occur in livestock or raising facilities. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.