Artificial Intelligence and Careers in Poultry Sector

Technical Report on 16th February: Artificial intelligence and careers in poultry sector

The seminar on “Future of poultry careers driven by AI based decisions” was deemed to introduce the next generation of veterinarians with uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary practice. The event started with remembrance of the Lord Almighty, National anthem of Pakistan followed by technical session.

Mr. Farhan Murtaza who is CEO of “Insight Avian” and has decades of expertise in software development and engineering was esteemed presenter for the event. He initially simplified the “nascent” concepts of artificial intelligence to audience which was inclusive of veterinary industrialists, professionals, post-graduates and veterinary medicine students.

He conclusively spoke that in earliest human history the decision making and development of beneficial tools for mankind took thousands, hundreds of years till the second to third and third to fourth industrial revolution in 1960s. He further went on to interconnect the human intelligence with Artificial intelligence, as the later mimics the former. AI is simulation of five human senses.

The machine learning started as simple as a mathematical calculator to encrypted messaging systems during warfare. Making machines learn, code and decipher just numbers, the algorithms for visual information, commands and decisions were later introduced. Enhanced by connecting it to larger databases, global cloud services.

He further explained multi-dimensional AI is capable to copy all human five senses. After machine learning, deep learning models were introduced, then generative AI, followed by multi-dimensional AI and then next era of self creating AI.

These systems run on continuous use of earth’s non-renewable resources. These systems are totally energy driven, a minor glitch can result in collapse, the more these systems are sensitive the better understanding we should acquire to learn, adopt and control them instead of being in fear of possible drawbacks.

Mr. Farhan explained real-time examples (keeping real identities of farms and owners anonymous) as case studies where AI based decisions have had led to tremendous efficiency in poultry business.

While concerning immediate benefits the expenses might seem higher, only if we switch perspective on expenses with investments we may seek long-term higher return on investments. Either implementation of simpler versions or by strategically using complicated systems, ROIs can be increased multitudes.

These insights proved as an asset to audience about the uses of AI in veterinary practice.

This technical session was followed by concluding remarks by worthy guest if honour Ch. Hussain Ahmed CEO of Mukhtar Feeds by stating veterinary practice needs to keep up pace with changing technology. “Survival of the fittest” ; only those who update thrive through times, while obsolete becomes history.

Ending notes and vote of thanks to guest of honour, presenter, sponsors, organizers and participants was extended by Dr. Khalid Mehmood Shouq. Informal discussions and questions answer sessions were conducted prior hi-tea, which wrapped the event on insightful notes.