Livestock Monitoring: Approaches, Challenges and Opportunities
Vitor M. T. Aleluia1, Vasco N. G. J. Soares2, João M. L. P. Caldeira3, António M. Rodrigues4

1Vitor M. T. Aleluia, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal.
2Vasco N. G. J. Soares*, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal. 
3M. L. P. Caldeira, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal. 
4António M. Rodrigues, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco. 
Manuscript received on 07 March 2022 | Revised Manuscript received on 21 March 2022 | Manuscript published on 30 April 2022 | PP: 67-76 | Volume-11 Issue-4, April 2022. | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijeat.D34580411422 | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.D3458.0411422
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Abstract: This survey presents approaches and technologies for livestock identification, vital signs monitoring and location tracking. It first introduces the related concepts. Then, provides an analysis of existing solutions and highlights their strengths and limitations. Finally, it presents key challenges in the field, and discusses recent trends that must be factored in by researchers, implementers, and manufacturers towards future developments in the area. 
Keywords: Livestock, Cattle, Farm Animals, Monitoring, Internet of Things, Survey, Tutorial.
Scope of the Article: Internet of Things