Enhancing Traceability and Efficiency in Livestock Management through Mobile Technology

This paper presents the design and implementation of a mobile application, LivestockPro, aimed at transforming livestock management in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The system addresses traditional inefficiencies in record-keeping and monitoring, employing GPS, REST APIs, and a user-friendly Android interface. Using a mixed-methods approach for requirements gathering and incremental Agile development, LivestockPro enables real-time tracking, health updates, and administrative access across user roles. Pilot testing demonstrated improved traceability, reduced fraud, and enhanced livestock security. The project contributes to digital transformation and sustainable livestock development in Tanzania.

Livestock management, mobile application, GPS tracking, REST API, digital agriculture

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