"Precision Livestock" presents contemporary scientific results from worldwide research, field studies and practical application. It contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the "1st European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming". The papers focus on physiological identification and monitoring of animals, on farm and in transit, and on the operation of automatic milking systems. Major objectives are secure methods of animal identification for traceability, animal welfare and hygiene. The economic and health effects of implementing precision livestock husbandry are featured in...