1. Detection of latrine areas in equine paddocks using drones and computer vision

Equines can exhibit behaviors that are harmful to the soil, such as spatial segregation, which is caused by their selective grazing pattern. This species may choose its feeding areas based on vegetation structural characteristics, such as forage density, leaf availability, and stage of maturity (which are perceived through their tactile receptors). When present daily, this natural behavior can impair soil health, as spatial segregation within paddocks intensifies and latrine (dung) areas form....