Florence Kling‐Eveillard
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Florence Kling‐Eveillard is a leading researcher in the sociology of agricultural work, with a focus on the human dimensions of precision livestock farming (PLF). Her work critically examines how emerging technologies reshape the daily lives of dairy farmers, particularly their relationships with animals and the nature of their labor. Her most cited paper, "Impact of precision livestock farming on work and human-animal interactions on dairy farms. A review" (2017, 112 citations), provides a foundational analysis of how PLF can both alleviate drudgery and risk distancing farmers from their herds. Building on this, her 2020 study "Farmers’ representations of the effects of precision livestock farming on human-animal relationships" (45 citations) delves into farmers' own perceptions, revealing how automated monitoring alters the quality of human-animal bonds and animal welfare considerations. Kling‐Eveillard’s work is notable for centering the farmer’s perspective—a crucial yet often overlooked voice in the technologization of agriculture. Her research has become essential reading for students and scholars in animal science, rural sociology, and agricultural policy, demonstrating that the success of PLF hinges not just on technical efficiency, but on its social and relational consequences.
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