1. Development and Field Validation of a Scalable UAV-Based Framework for Automated Cattle Counting and Herd Management in Extensive Production Systems

Brazil holds the largest commercial cattle herd in the world, with more than 230 million head, representing approximately 20% of the global population. In this context, technologies capable of optimizing herd monitoring are strategic for increasing production efficiency, reducing operational costs, and promoting sustainability in livestock systems. Among these technologies, computer vision–based systems have emerged as a promising alternative for automated animal detection and counting in... F. H. S. Sousa , T. S. Maciel, M. M. Dos Reis, R.D. Santos, A. M. Santos, A. M. S. De Souza, A. K. F. Veras, G. G. Ferreira, M. P. M. Nunes, M. C. R. Seruffo, L. C. C. Daher, A. G.m. Silva