What is the future development trend of animal husbandry?

The future development trend of animal husbandry is as follows:

Intelligent production mode

Accurate monitoring and management: With the help of IoT technology, a large number of sensors will be widely used in breeding farms to collect real-time information on the growth status and breeding environment of individual livestock and poultry. For example, through intelligent ear tags, collars and other devices, physiological data such as body temperature, heart rate, and movement trajectory of livestock and poultry can be accurately monitored, providing detailed individual health information for breeders and achieving precise management of livestock and poultry.

Intelligent device application: Automation and intelligent devices will gradually become popular, such as automatic feeding systems, intelligent temperature control systems, automatic milking machines, etc. These devices can not only improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs, but also accurately control the production process and improve product quality. For example, intelligent milking machines can automatically adjust milking parameters based on the milk production and health status of cows, improving milk yield and quality.

Integration of industrial models

Integration of breeding and processing: Encourage large-scale livestock and poultry breeding enterprises and slaughter and processing enterprises to carry out integrated operations of breeding, slaughtering, processing, distribution, and sales, and improve the level of deep processing of meat products and comprehensive utilization of by-products. For example, some large enterprises establish their own breeding bases to control the quality of livestock and poultry from the source, while developing deep processing businesses to produce high value-added meat products, reducing intermediate links, and improving the economic benefits and market competitiveness of the enterprise.

Industry chain extension: The animal husbandry industry chain will continue to extend upstream and downstream, deeply integrating with industries such as feed production, animal medicine research and development, cold chain logistics, and e-commerce platforms. For example, feed companies collaborate with breeding companies to develop customized feed products based on the growth stage and nutritional needs of livestock and poultry; Cold chain logistics enterprises provide guarantees for the transportation and sales of livestock products, ensuring the freshness and quality of the products.

Green development concept

Resource recycling: Strengthen the resource utilization of livestock and poultry breeding waste, and convert livestock and poultry manure into biogas, organic fertilizer and other resources for agricultural production and energy supply through the construction of facilities such as biogas digesters and composting sites. For example, some livestock farms use organic fertilizers produced from animal manure to grow grass and crops, achieving resource recycling and reducing environmental pollution.

Promotion of ecological farming models: Promote ecological farming models, such as the combination of agriculture and animal husbandry, forestry and animal husbandry, and fishery and animal husbandry, to achieve the coordinated development of agriculture and animal husbandry. For example, raising poultry in orchards can feed on pests, and manure can be used as fertilizer in orchards, reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers while improving the quality and added value of agricultural products.

Diversified product consumption

Quality and safety requirements are increasing: Consumers have higher and higher demands for the quality and safety of livestock products, paying more attention to the nutritional content, taste, freshness, and whether they are green, organic, and antibiotic free. Animal husbandry enterprises will increase investment in variety breeding, breeding management, disease prevention and control, and improve the quality and safety level of livestock products to meet the needs of consumers.

Diversified product development: With the diversification of consumer demand, animal husbandry will continuously develop new products, such as functional livestock products, specialty livestock products, leisure livestock products, etc. For example, developing functional milk rich in nutrients such as probiotics and unsaturated fatty acids to meet consumers' demand for healthy food; Develop livestock products with local characteristics, such as roasted lamb from Inner Mongolia and ham from Jinhua, to enrich market supply.

Internationalization of market competition

International market expansion: With the development of global economic integration, animal husbandry enterprises will actively explore international markets and participate in international competition. Some livestock products with comparative advantages, such as pork and poultry from China, will increase their export efforts and increase their international market share. At the same time, enterprises will also introduce advanced breeding technology, management experience, and excellent varieties from abroad to enhance their competitiveness.

Strengthening international cooperation: Cooperation between countries in the field of animal husbandry will continue to strengthen, achieving resource sharing and complementary advantages through scientific and technological cooperation, investment cooperation, trade cooperation, and other means. For example, China has carried out extensive cooperation with countries such as Australia and New Zealand in the fields of dairy and beef cattle breeding, jointly promoting the development of global animal husbandry.