The use of GPS trackers in herd horse breeding: justification of production indicators

At present, GPS search technologies are increasingly being used to track cows, horses, sheep and other animals in vast pastures. Comfortable monitoring of the movement of animals is one of the primary tasks set by the owners of cattle and horses. So-called GPS collars are common on large farms, as well as in small private households, and are one of the important solutions to the problem of cattle theft prevention. The goal – is to substantiate the use of GPS trackers and effectiveness of monitoring of the state of herd horse breeding in the areas where basic farms are located. In order to assess economic feasibility of "smart" animal husbandry technology, the following methods were applied: review of scientific literature on relevant topics; questioning. The article discusses main directions of digitalization in horse breeding: determining the location of animal in real time, its physical activity, shows innovative approaches that have manifested themselves in the presence of new investment objects (GPS trackers, computer programs, databases), emergence of new effects. The authors studied and analyzed the data on disposal of livestock of horses for reasons not related to production activities, and also calculated the amount of losses. A practical example of the use of GPS trackers is presented and their economic benefits are proven. The results of the study indicate the need for a wider introduction of information and digital systems that allow to maximize the speed of obtaining information on location and prevent the loss of animals of non-productive nature (theft). Conclusions – this device monitors, fixes and analyzes the activity of the observed object in real time, often GPS tracker for horses can save the animal's life or save the owner from significant damage.

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