Himalayan Yaks Get Smart: New Collar Tracks Health, Border Movement
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Why in news
Scientists at the National Research Centre on Yak (NRC-Y) developed an IoT-based smart collar to monitor health and movement of high-altitude yaks in the Himalayas.
Background
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established the National Research Centre on Yak (NRC-Y) to study high-altitude livestock. The new IoT system uses geo-fencing and sensors to track stress levels, health metrics, and movement patterns of yaks.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the apex body for agricultural research in India
- S&TIoT (Internet of Things): A network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software to exchange data
- FactGeo-fencing: A technology that creates a virtual geographic boundary to monitor movement and trigger alerts
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of IoT and smart technologies can enhance the resilience of high-altitude pastoralist livelihoods and livestock management in the Himalayan region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven pastoralism: Real-time health monitoring reduces livestock mortality and improves herd productivity in remote terrains
- Technological intervention: IoT-based geo-fencing mitigates risks of livestock straying into sensitive border zones
- Economic resilience: Early detection of stress and disease reduces veterinary costs and improves fodder management efficiency
Keywords: IoT-based monitoring · High-altitude pastoralism · Geo-fencing · Livestock management · Precision agriculture
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