At CEALVET, we are proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the Best Animal Welfare Practices within the BroilerNet project, thanks to our innovative bioacoustics monitoring solution for broiler chickens.
This achievement reflects our commitment to technological innovation applied to the poultry sector and to the continuous improvement of animal welfare.
WHICH IS THE GOOD PRACTICE?
The recognized practice is based on continuous monitoring of chicken welfare using bioacoustics.
- Chickens emit vocalizations that reflect their state: hunger, stress, comfort, or fear.
- A microphone installed in the barn records these sounds and sends them to a processor that eliminates background noise, ensuring clear data.
- Records are updated every 15 minutes and presented on a digital platform that allows real-time monitoring of the situation and analysis of trends over time.
ADVANTAGES FOR THE PRODUCER
This system provides concrete benefits to poultry farmers who use it through the rental service offered by CEALVET.
- Non-invasive: It does not require structural changes to the house or alter daily management.
- Early detection: It quickly identifies stress situations or problems with ventilation, temperature, and well-being.
- Comparative analysis: It facilitates comparing data between different flocks, seasons, or management conditions.
- Support and training: CEALVET provides staff training and ensures the maintenance and updating of the platform.
A PROJECT WITH EUROPEAN SUPPORT
The development of our bioacoustic monitoring system was made possible thanks to the support of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, which promoted the CEALVET project and allowed us to bring this innovation from the laboratory to commercial farms.
CEALVET’s selection as a finalist in BroilerNet’s Best Practice for Animal Welfare confirms that we are on the right path: uniting technology, sustainability, and animal welfare.
We will continue working with the same passion to make poultry farming increasingly efficient, responsible, and animal-friendly.
In the following video, we present a case study of bioacoustics applied to poultry production, a technique that analyzes chicken vocalizations to identify their well-being, stress, or general state.
Listening to animals opens a new window to non-invasively assess their health, anticipate problems, and improve husbandry conditions.
