COMPUTER AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT: A SOLUTION TO EASY PRACTICE

Résumé

The aim of this review is to present a review of the current scientific viewpoints about the computer and the definition of animal husbandry innovations. Microcomputers will increase in use and importance and will take over some of the functions previously performed with large computers. Their low cost and increasing capability make it possible for their direct use in the laboratory, animal facilities, classroom, and office of the extension specialist, industry representative and livestock producer. Computers on farms will allow more efficient use of resources. They allow easy use of complex prediction and evaluation models, making it possible to evaluate many more variables and alternatives. Individual producers will be able to modify programs to fit their unique resources and conditions, allowing them to set management priorities and to develop the best management systems for their unique conditions. Good software will be developed. However, it must be carefully tested before widespread distribution, and good user manuals must be developed before the software can readily be used by the typical farmer. Livestock farmers rapidly adapt computer infrastructures to exploit changes in technology for better production.