Upender Kalwa

Dr. Upender Kalwa


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 September 2021 in Animals
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Santosh PandeySantosh Pandey
Santosh Pandey
UKUpender Kalwa
Upender Kalwa
TKTaejoon Kong
Taejoon Kong
BGBaoqing Guo
Baoqing Guo
PGPhil Gauger
Phil Gauger
KYKyoung-Jin Yoon
Kyoung-Jin Yoon
Precision swine production can benefit from autonomous, noninvasive, and affordable devices that conduct frequent checks on the well-being status of pigs. Here, we present a remote monitoring tool for the objective measurement of some behavioral indicators that may help in assessing the health and welfare status—namely, posture, gait, vocalization, and external temperature. The multiparameter electronic sensor board is characterized by laboratory measurements and by animal tests. Relevant behavioral health indicators are discussed for implementing machine learning algorithms and decision support tools to detect animal lameness, lethargy, pain, injury, and distress. The roadmap for technology adoption is also discussed, along with challenges and the path forward. The presented technology can potentially lead to efficient management of farm animals, targeted focus on sick animals, medical cost savings, and less use of antibiotics.