RFID technology for monitoring and traceability in pork production

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973492412077

• Palavras-chave: pig farming, traceability, welfare, RFID, technology

• Keywords: pig farming, traceability, welfare, RFID, technology

• Abstract:

  Pork protein production is a very significant activity for Brazilian agribusiness. Producers are seeing the need to adapt to the demands imposed by national standards and the international market, to ensure productivity, quality, traceability and animal welfare. In this context, the development of technologies that enable the integration of these factors in favor of better and more efficient production has been gaining ground. Data collection and transmission technology through the RFID system is one possibility to meet these demands. This paper presents a proposal for monitoring and traceability of pork production using RFID technology. The proposal includes the implantation of a microchip in the animal equipped with a data reading system, in addition to a temperature sensor to monitor its health status. Based on the data collected and sent to a system, the system can analyze and identify anomalies to allow assertive decision-making, aiming at greater efficiency in the production process. Financial analysis will also be performed.