CowApp: Mobile Application for Livestock Farm Management Using RFID Technology

Abstract

[Abstract] In the complex world of livestock farming, producers face daily tasks ranging from animal health and production management to record-keeping and documentation. Often, farmers must handle administrative tasks in addition to ensuring the welfare and performance of their animals. The application, developed in React Native, is designed to simplify and optimize daily farm operations while ensuring mobile compatibility. It features an intuitive interface for centralized management of animal and farm data. The backend, built with Spring Boot using JPA and Hibernate, provides a robust and efficient system for data storage and processing. MySQL is used to ensure data integrity and security. The application covers everything from detailed monitoring of animal health and production to replacing daily paper records, giving farm staff confidence that all essential information is available at any time. Additionally, through RFID technology, farmers can quickly access relevant animal data, receive notifications for medicine administration, and export information as PDF files. In summary, the application not only simplifies data collection and management but also provides tools for informed decision-making. By generating charts and visual representations of production, health, and other key metrics, it allows for deeper analysis of livestock performance, helping farmers identify trends and make decisions to improve animal health and productivity.