Russian Scientists Train AI to Keep Pigs Comfortable

Researchers in Nizhny Novgorod have built and patented a neural network that monitors farm conditions, aiming to make pork production in Russia more efficient.

A team of scientists in central Russia has unveiled a digital tool designed to calculate the ideal indoor climate for pig farms. The system, already available to agricultural enterprises, uses AI to keep track of temperature and recommend heating adjustments when conditions dip below critical levels.

What makes the model different is its precision: it factors in the animals’ own heat output, as well as energy flows through walls, windows, and roofing. That allows farmers to fine-tune ventilation and spot exactly where heat is being lost.

The program goes beyond temperature. It also monitors humidity and carbon dioxide — byproducts of raising animals that, if unchecked, can damage both livestock health and worker comfort. With this data, the system promises not just healthier pigs but also better working conditions inside the barns.

Russian researchers expect the technology to deliver measurable gains in the country’s pork industry, boosting both productivity and animal welfare.