Department of Information Technology

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Wireless Livestock Feed Monitoring and Management System using Arduino

and IOT

A Project Proposal
Presented to the
Department of Information Technology

By:

Bagsic, Raven Kayle

Berza, Bryan
Casita, Lyka Ann
Dela Cruz, Kent Robert
Libunao, Art Louise
Oliveros, Atom Carlos
Palada, Rachelle Ann
Tabon, Anthony
OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL ISSUE

There are several SDGs that could be applicable to a Wireless Livestock Feed Monitoring

and Management System using Arduino and IoT. One possible SDG is SDG 2: Zero Hunger,

which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable

agriculture. Another possible SDG is SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, which aims

to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster

innovation. Additionally, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, which aims to

ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, could also be applicable

The Wireless Livestock Feed Monitoring and Management System using Arduino and

IoT has the potential to solve several social issues that are prevalent in the agriculture industry.

One problem that the system can solve is the inefficiency of traditional livestock feed

management practices. In traditional systems, farmers often rely on visual inspections or manual

measurements to monitor feed levels, which can be time-consuming and prone to error. Another

problem that the system can solve is the lack of transparency in the agriculture industry. The use

of IoT devices to monitor and manage livestock feed can provide a wealth of data on the health

and wellbeing of animals, as well as the environmental impact of farming practices. Also,

traditional feed management practices can result in overfeeding or underfeeding of animals,

leading to wasted food and resources.

OVERVIEW OF THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL ISSUE
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND EXISTING ALTERNATIVES

Agriculture is the most important of human life so it can be improvised by using IoT

technology. IoT technology gives a grasp to enhance the power of automation systems in

agriculture. Smart agriculture System that uses the advantages of cutting-edge technologies such

as Arduino and Wireless Sensor Network. Raghuvanshi, Roy, & Panwar (2021)

The livestock farming sector usually require a lot of manpower and may face problems

such as adhering the designated feeding schedule. The smart feed system designed is different

from the existing livestock feeding machines that are available anywhere in the market due to the

implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) in the system. The usage of IoT allows farmers to set

the feeding schedule automatically by using an application via smartphone. Besides, users will

also be informed on the weight of food in the storage and food container through the application.

This will allow the users to monitor the food storage and only come to refill it when it is empty.

Farmers can also observe whether the livestock have eaten or not by getting updated on the level

of food of the food storage using an ultrasonic sensor.  Fakharulrazi, & Yakub (2020)

The pet feeder device can distribute food and water while also monitoring the creature's

movement. This gadget is outfitted with several embedded components that allow it to feed food

and dispense water without the need for human participation. The monitoring was carried out

because an internet connection was supplied by the gadget, allowing the user to view the pet's

feeding on the relevant Thing Talk cloud. The Arduino UNO and the server motor are two of the

machine's new components, which are housed in a bottle with electrical connections that can last

for a week. Devi, Jyothi, & Nagajyothi, (2022)

 The advent of technology has led to the automation of a number of systems globally such

that the use of machines, control systems and information technology are implemented to

optimize productivity in the manufacturing of goods and delivery of services. A typical poultry

farm requires a lot of labour, but automation can proficiently moderate the amount of effort

required, thereby making farming easier, faster, and leading to increased productivity. A poultry

liquid and solid feed dispensing system are designed to discharge feed at specific time intervals

in a poultry farm. The remote and monitoring system applies the Sim900A GSM and AT2560

microcontroller in Arduino Uno for remote monitoring and control of the feed dispensing.

Olaniyi, Buhari, Bala, Arulogun, & Kaa, (2019)

A. REVIEW OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES

Dogs Feed Smart System with Food Scales Indicator IoT Based

IoT-based system with remote control and monitoring to make it easier for pet owners to

provide food and water to their pets using smartphone devices. This system has two primary

functions: feeding and drinking. Each of these features can be used both manually and

automatically. There is a further function, weighing food, in addition to these two. Automatic

feeding and drinking can be programmed using the RTC sensor DS2321 or manually via the

Blynk Android app. A load cell sensor is used to determine the weight of food in the food

container, and an ultrasonic sensor is used to determine the amount of food residue and drinking

water in the container.

IoT Based Smart Fish Feeder

An IoT system to automate fish feeding was built using NodeMCU Esp32

microcontrollers, Firebase as an IoT server, and a mobile app to track and control these two. This

system monitors characteristics that are usually related with fish feeding and health. It uses a

temperature sensor to detect the tank water temperature, an ultrasonic sensor to measure the

amount of fish food remaining, and a photoresistor (LDR) to measure the ambient light levels.

These sensors were linked to a NodeMCU Esp32 microcontroller, which continuously updates

the sensor values in the IoT server. The device was able to automate the actual feeding process

by delivering food and then sifting the uneaten food. This is accomplished through the use of

servo actuators and specialized 3D-printed pieces for storing food and collecting uneaten food.

The machine would then automatically distribute meals based on the time interval and food

amount indicated by the active schedule. The sensors, actuators, and app can successfully

communicate, and the user can check the status of the aquarium in real time or make a feeding

operation via the app.

Automatic Feeds Dispenser for Sow and Milk Feeding of Piglets with SMS Notification
The feeding system featured a scheduling system that allows owners to specify the time

and amount for the feeding of pigs, eliminating issues and saving money on labor expenditures.

The automated feeder may be accessed remotely via messaging, and SMS notifications are

provided after the machine has dispensed the pellet meals or milk. One of the advantages of the

Automatic Feeds Dispenser over the manually controlled feeding system is the remote access

function. Furthermore, the device sends an SMS notification to the owner after each feeding.

Finally, an alternative milk source reduces piglet pre-weaning mortality by providing equitable

feeding opportunities and potentially avoiding crushing of disadvantaged piglets.

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