# Drone-based AI system tracks cattle growth without stressful trips to scales

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- Published: 2026-10-30T18:20:01+00:00
- Category: Science
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In beef cattle production, determining the ideal time to sell makes all the difference in a producer's costs. This is because, once an animal reaches its natural growth limit, it stops gaining weight significantly. From that point on, every additional day in a feedlot means spending money on feed without gaining meat in return.

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