Livestock Monitoring: Real-Time Herd Counting

Counting cattle no longer requires hours on horseback. With drones and AI-powered image analysis, ranchers now get real-time herd data — from headcounts to lameness alerts — delivered straight to their devices. This post explores how modern livestock operations use aerial imagery, object detection models and microservice-based APIs to reduce labor, optimize grazing and improve animal welfare. Welcome to the future of ranching — autonomous, scalable and insight-driven.