Internet of Animal Health Things (IoAHT) Framework for Clinical Mastitis Detection in Dairy Cows

The Earth serves as a shared habitat not just for humans but also for an array of animal species and organisms. Throughout history, animals have played a crucial role in preserving the natural ecosystem balance and meeting diverse human needs. They contribute significantly to various sectors, such as Agriculture, Dairy, Poultry, and animal husbandry, thus bolstering a country's economy. Human responsibility lies in ensuring the well-being of these animals, which is overseen by Veterinary Science. In India, a major milk and milk product producer, the dairy industry actively contributes to the nation's economy. Among the primary milk sources-cows, buffaloes, goats, and sheep-cows hold a revered place in different faiths. Particularly in the dairy industry, cows are vital for milk production. However, monitoring cow health poses challenges. Clinical Mastitis, an inflammation affecting cows' mammary glands, hampers milk production. Automatic milking machines are commonly used, but identifying and segregating mastitis-infected cows from healthy ones remains difficult. The contagious nature of the disease increases the risk of widespread infection among cows. To combat this issue, we propose a solution called the Internet of Animal Health Things (IoAHT), based on the Internet of Things (IoT). IoAHT employs IoT technology for animal health, aiming to accurately identify cases of clinical mastitis in cows. The implementation of IoAHT has the potential to revolutionize health monitoring in the dairy industry, safeguarding cow well-being and ensuring sustainable milk production.