

High tech solutions to age-old crime of livestock theft
Jan 16, 2024
'Facial recognition for cows', GPS animal tags, and DNA testing are some of the high-tech solutions being developed to combat livestock theft. The podcast explores the challenges of investigating and preventing these crimes, the worth of stolen stock, and the underreporting of theft incidents. It also delves into the use of emerging technologies like GPS trackers and facial recognition technology, as well as the use of forensic evidence such as DNA and fingerprints to solve cases. The podcast highlights the importance of prevention and deterrence in addressing the age-old crime of livestock theft.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Planning and Execution of a Livestock Theft Operation
01:43 • 2min
Challenges and Underreporting of Livestock Theft
03:23 • 8min
Using Emerging Technologies to Combat Livestock Theft
11:30 • 9min
Challenges of detagging and transporting sheep
20:54 • 2min
Using Forensic Evidence in Solving Livestock Theft
22:31 • 6min