Animal Space Requirement Calculator: A tool to estimate the space requirement of livestock and poultry
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023), Guidelines for AI Use
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023)

Animal Space Requirement Calculator: A tool to estimate the space requirement of livestock and poultry

Guidelines for AI Use
Published 2023-03-31
Nympha P. Lachaona
Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Catherine T. Gabriel
Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Nemesio A. Macabale, Jr.
Department of Information Technology, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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Keywords

Floor space
stocking density
housing
estimate
structural requirement

Abstract

Animal space allowance greatly influences the welfare and performance of livestock and poultry, affecting its profitability. At present, no space requirement calculator for animals accommodates a diverse range. Existing online calculators are restricted to individual animal types. The current research developed the Animal Space Requirement Calculator (ASRC), a user-friendly ICT-based tool that calculates an animal space requirement based on its number, size, age, class, floor type, and growth stage. It is a calculator created in a C-programming language that comprises a combination of user-defined inputs and formulas based on the Philippine National Standards. The calculator underwent a series of trials until it reached an accuracy of 100%. The ASRC calculations were used to generate graphs showing the linear relationship between the floor space area and the number of animals. The developed ASRC and the graphs will be a helpful guide for livestock and poultry producers.

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