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A new deep learning model accurately detects broiler breeder mating behavior, revealing key insights into mating frequency, duration, and influencing factors like rooster weight and hen gait. This technology aids in understanding reproductive dynamics and improving egg fertility.

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  • Animal Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Reproductive Biology

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  • Broiler breeder mating behavior is crucial for sperm transfer and egg fertility.
  • Automated detection of mating phases is needed to analyze reproductive dynamics.
  • Previous methods lacked precision in real-time behavioral analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a vision-based deep learning (DL) model for automatically detecting the mounting phase in broiler breeder mating.
  • To analyze the temporal dynamics and characteristics of mating behavior using the DL model.
  • To investigate the influence of welfare indicators and body weight on mating success.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the YOLOv8 deep learning model, fine-tuned on a dataset of 2420 instances for mounting and non-mounting behaviors.
  • Collected continuous video data from broiler breeder pens over four and a half months.
  • Applied a linear mixed model (LMM) to assess the effects of age, welfare (footpad dermatitis, gait score), and weight on mating phase results.

Main Results:

  • The DL model achieved high test accuracies: 91.0% for mounting and 90.0% for non-mounting detection.
  • Identified an average of 13.5 mounts per rooster daily, each lasting 5.3 seconds with a 70.6-minute interval.
  • Found that heavier roosters and hens with poorer gait were less likely to mate; mountings with tail movements were longer.

Conclusions:

  • The developed DL model effectively detects broiler breeder mating phases, offering a precise tool for behavioral analysis.
  • Mating activity peaks in the afternoon and early morning, influenced by rooster weight and hen mobility.
  • This technology can significantly enhance the understanding of mating temporal dynamics and aid in optimizing egg fertility strategies.