CEU Cardenal Herrera University (CEU UCH) and Mensoft held a conference in Valencia on the possibilities of sensor technology and digitalization applicable to the swine sector to improve aspects such as its efficiency, sustainability, and biosecurity. This is the first technical conference organized by the new Mensoft-CEU UCH Research Chair, created by both entities to promote the development of technological solutions adapted to different areas of human and animal health, to improve their sustainability, food safety, and animal welfare.
During the day, BDporc participated in the round table on Efficiency and Sustainability, moderated by Salvador Calvet (UPV), Isabel Fernández Bastida (CEFUSA), and Eduardo Alegre (Nealia, VallCompanys Grup). Key topics addressed in this discussion included:
• Key advances in sensor technology and digitalization in the sector.
• Technological needs on production farms.
• Future developments in sensor technology and digitalization.
• Added value of data and its utilization.
• Opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
The event highlighted the importance of technological innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration among different stakeholders in the sector to address the challenges facing the swine industry and move towards a more efficient and sustainable model.
