arrow
Return

Knowledge-Enhanced Deep Learning for Identity-Preserved Multi-Camera Cattle Tracking

delete2025-09-27
delete0
delete
OA
AI
S
Shujie Han
A
Alvaro Fuentes
J
Jiaqi Liu
Z
Zihan Du
J
Jongbin Park
J
Jucheng Yang
Y
Yongchae Jeong
S
Sook Yoon *
D
Dong Sun Park *
DOI:10.3390/agriculture15181970delete
deleteOriginal
deleteShare
deleteSave
View PDF
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
Accurate long-term tracking of individual cattle is essential for precision livestock farming but remains challenging due to occlusions, posture variability, and identity drift in free-range environments. We propose a multi-camera tracking framework that combines bird’s-eye-view (BEV) trajectory matching with cattle face recognition to ensure identity preservation across long video sequences. A large-scale dataset was collected from five synchronized 4K cameras in a commercial barn, capturing both full-body movements and frontal facial views. The system employs center point detection and BEV projection for cross-view trajectory association, while periodic face recognition during feeding refreshes identity assignments and corrects errors. Evaluations on a two-day dataset of more than 600,000 images demonstrate robust performance, with an AssPr of 84.481% and a LocA score of 78.836%. The framework outperforms baseline trajectory matching methods, maintaining identity consistency under dense crowding and noisy labels. These results demonstrate a practical and scalable solution for automated cattle monitoring, advancing data-driven livestock management and welfare.
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

Agriculture cover
Agriculture
IF:
3.6
Papers:
1.3W
Citations:
2.8W

Organization

T
Tianjin University of Science and Technology
Scholars:
3.3K
Papers: 938
Citations: 1.3W
J
Jeonbuk National University
Scholars:
1.3W
Papers: 1.3W
Citations: 1.3W
G
Guilin University of Electronic Technology
Scholars:
7.4K
Papers: 5.2K
Citations: 5.4K
M
Mokpo National University
Scholars:
1.2K
Papers: 1.3K
Citations: 1.3K
researcher View more organizations