Although precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies ensure various dimensions of more precise information, the question arises to what extent additional preciseness provides more value. Literature gives insufficient anchor points to estimate the value of information (VOI) obtained with PLF technologies. This study proposes a conceptual framework with building blocks to determine the VOI. Next, the framework is used to describe factors and existing gaps in the VOI assessment. This, finally, leads to reflections and recommendations about how to assess and improve the VOI of PLF. Literature reveals that the VOI surpasses the mere use of more precise information to take decisions, but encompasses a path from data collection to decisions with particular outcomes. The framework interlinks three building blocks: (i) data processing, (ii) decision making and (iii) impact analysis with factors influencing the VOI such as the process to transform data into information, level of precision, decision rules, social influences, the accuracy of information, herd size and prevalence of the condition measured. Besides profitability, outcomes from decisions include the impact on animal welfare, environment, food safety, and food security. The data-to-value framework allows for a better assessment of VOI and its potentials, and provides anchor points to design useful and valuable PLF technologies. The framework also helps to determine the role of advisors in interpreting the more precise information and in formulating farmer-tailored advice to apply the most optimal practices. Both technology design and advisors’ role may enhance the VOI of future PLF developments and applications.

尽管精确的畜牧业（PLF）技术可确保更精确信息的各个维度，但仍存在一个问题，即更高的精确度可以在多大程度上提供更多价值。文献提供的锚点不足以估计使用PLF技术获得的信息（VOI）的价值。这项研究提出了一个具有确定VOI的基础的概念框架。接下来，该框架用于描述VOI评估中的因素和现有差距。最后，这导致对如何评估和改善PLF的VOI的思考和建议。文献显示，VOI超越了仅使用更精确的信息来进行决策的能力，但涵盖了从数据收集到具有特定结果的决策的路径。该框架将三个构建模块相互关联：（i）数据处理，（ii）决策和（iii）具有影响VOI的因素的影响分析，例如将数据转换为信息的过程，准确性水平，决策规则，社会影响，信息的准确性，畜群规模和所测疾病的普遍性。除获利能力外，决策的结果还包括对动物福利，环境，食品安全和食品安全的影响。数据转价值框架可以更好地评估VOI及其潜力，并为设计有用和有价值的PLF技术提供定位点。该框架还有助于确定顾问在解释更精确的信息以及制定农民量身定制的建议以应用最佳实践方面的作用。技术设计和顾问的角色都可以增强未来PLF开发和应用的VOI。