The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Meat Production and Processing

Abstract

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in meat production and processing has significantly transformed the meat industry. AI has enhanced the efficiency, sustainability, animal welfare, and food safety. AI is increasingly transforming the agricultural and food production sectors, with a significant impact on meat production and processing. AI technologies are being integrated into various stages of meat production, from livestock management and health monitoring to supply chain optimization and meat processing. The multifaceted role of AI across the meat production supply chain—from livestock farming, production, processing, packaging, and distribution is investigated in this article. This review paper critically analyzes current applications, benefits, challenges, and future potential, emphasizing AI’s capacity to meet the rising global demand for meat while addressing environmental and ethical concerns. AI is a transformative force in livestock management, offering unprecedented capabilities in health monitoring, feeding, breeding, and welfare assessment. AI is redefining the processing, packaging, labeling, quality control, distribution, and regulatory compliance steps in the meat industry. With tools like computer vision, predictive analytics, and robotic automation, meat producers can achieve greater accuracy, traceability, and efficiency.  AI also provides a more robust and reliable foundation for protecting public health through sustainability and waste reduction in meat production.