University of Kentucky receives grant to explore drone technology for livestock management

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has secured a $910,000 grant from the USDA to develop and refine drone technology in cattle management.  

This five-year project, titled "Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and Herding Using Cooperative Drones," explores how drones can assist in herding, monitoring and collecting physiological data from beef cattle. The project aims to reduce labor demands and enhance operational efficiency for livestock producers.