Multi-Stage YOLO Frameworks for Simultaneous Detection of Avian Diseases and Behavioural Anomalies

Mr.S. Dilip kumar; Dr.K. Jayanthi

doi:10.63300/

Authors

Mr.S. Dilip kumar Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam Author
Dr.K. Jayanthi Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science, College, Kangeyam Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63300/

Keywords:

YOLO, poultry disease detection, behavioral anomaly recognition, real-time monitoring, deep learning, precision livestock farming, computer vision, multi-stage detection, smart agriculture, edge computing

Abstract

This study presents an advanced multi-stage YOLO-based framework for real-time detection of avian diseases and behavioral anomalies in poultry farming. Leveraging deep learning and computer vision, we address critical gaps in existing systems by developing a unified model capable of simultaneously identifying pathological symptoms and abnormal behaviors. Our approach integrates optimized YOLO architectures (v7, v8, v9) with multi-spectral image analysis, combining visual and thermal data for enhanced detection accuracy. The framework incorporates adaptive learning mechanisms to improve performance across diverse farm conditions and varying poultry breeds. We introduce a comprehensive dataset encompassing 15 prevalent avian diseases and 8 behavioral indicators, rigorously annotated for model training. Experimental results demonstrate robust performance, with YOLOv9 achieving 92.3% mAP for disease detection and 88.7% mAP for behavioral analysis at real-time processing speeds. The system's dual-detection capability and computational efficiency make it particularly suitable for edge deployment in smart farming applications, offering significant improvements over conventional single-task monitoring systems. This research advances precision livestock farming by providing an integrated solution for early disease identification and welfare monitoring through cutting-edge object detection technology.

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Author Biographies

Mr.S. Dilip kumar, Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam

Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam
Dr.K. Jayanthi, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science, College, Kangeyam

Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science, College, Kangeyam

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