IDEAS: AI-BASED APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND STRESS IN LOW AND HIGH GROWTH RATE CATTLE

Specific objectives are:(1) (a) Develop algorithms using precision livestock monitoring tools to understand stress in medium and high growth rate cattle from weaning to the finishing stage and to determine carcass quality. (b) Establish a training program for producers on using precision animal management tools to identify animals more prone to stress.(2) Characterize the protein and metabolite profiles of heart and liver collected from cattle who died due to bovine congestive heart failure to understand the biochemical basis.(3) (a) Evaluate the social and economic determinants of precision livestock tools to minimize stress in beef animals. (3b) Extend knowledge and recommendations to extension offices and operations on using precision technology to detect stress.