Harsh Jagtap

Work place: G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, 440016, India

E-mail: harsh.jagtap.iot@ghrce.raisoni.net

Website: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6063-289X

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Biography

Harsh Jagtap, Computer Science Engineering graduate with strong fundamentals in Java, Data Structures & Algorithms, SQL, and IoT systems, along with hands-on experience in building end-to-end technical projects. Experienced in developing sensor-based IoT solutions using ESP8266/ESP32, integrating real-time data with cloud platforms, and designing web-based dashboards for monitoring and visualization. Completed projects in smart agriculture monitoring, IoT systems integrated with machine learning, and Java-based algorithmic problem solving, demonstrating the ability to combine software development, data handling, and hardware interaction. Possesses strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaborative experience gained through technical activities and project-based work.

Author Articles
IoT-Enabled Estrus Detection in Dairy Cattle Using Machine Learning Technique

By Rhutuja Kshirsagar Kamlesh Kalbande Pooja Yerunkar Akhilesh Lokhande Krishnendu Mondal Harsh Jagtap Rahul Chunarkar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijieeb.2026.02.08, Pub. Date: 8 Apr. 2026

In the dairy industry, optimizing reproductive management is crucial for sustainable operations and enhancing animal welfare. The traditional manual detection methods usually miss many of the estrus incidences and hence have resulted in a 20-30% decline in conception rates and further massive economic losses.This paper presents an advanced framework integrating machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to improve estruses detection in dairy cattle, thereby supporting efficient herd management and productivity. The proposed solution leverages a stacking model of Random Forest and Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) algorithms to accurately identify estruses events, providing a reliable method for reproductive monitoring. The experimental evaluation yields accuracies of 92.1 % using RF, 92.3 % using GBM, and an improved 93.19 % when the stacking model is applied, along with improvements in precision of 94 and an F1-score of 94 %, reflecting its strength in complex behavioral pattern recognition. Rigorous evaluation across key performance metrics confirms the model’s high accuracy, underscoring its suitability for practical deployment. The system employs IoT-enabled smart collars equipped with temperature sensors, accelerometers, GPS, and RFID to gather real-time data on cattle health and reproductive status. By analyzing this data, the system delivers precise and timely insights into estruses cycles, enabling targeted breeding interventions and enhanced reproductive management. Data collected through the smart collars is securely stored in Google Firebase, facilitating efficient data archiving and rapid access via a user-friendly web application. The proposed integration of IoT, machine learning, and cloud computing presents a holistic, scalable, and economically viable solution for enhancing reproductive efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainable dairy management.

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