A broad range of stakeholders has been identified for this project, reflecting the scope and ambition of its goals.
First and foremost, farmers and their livestock are expected to be the primary beneficiaries. By enabling early detection of infections, the project aims to improve animal health and welfare, reduce costs, lower antibiotic use, and minimize both environmental impact and the risk of food-borne infections. These outcomes will ultimately also benefit the general public.
Beyond farmers, veterinarians, advisors, service providers, institutions, and policy makers play a critical role in the successful adoption of the project’s outcomes. To this end, collaboration with farmers’ associations and veterinary organizations has been established.
For the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, which is responsible for promoting safe and sustainable livestock farming, this project aligns closely with their mission and policy implementation agenda (Avined, n.d.). The Ministry works in close cooperation with stakeholders in the poultry sector, including our project partner AVINED, to drive the transition toward greater sustainability.
A third group of stakeholders includes feed producers and pest control companies, whose operations are directly influenced by innovations in livestock health and farm management.
The fourth stakeholder group comprises technology providers — the companies that will deliver the innovative solutions required for this breakthrough.
This broad representation is key to ensuring a smooth and swift implementation once a suitable sensor system has been validated.