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. 2025 Oct 10;12:1667887. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1667887

Table 7.

Major barriers to LAI adoption and proposed solutions.

Barrier category Specific issue Impact level Proposed solution Implementation difficulty References
Technical High skill requirements High Standardized training and certification Moderate (18, 62)
Need for extensive practice High VR/AR-based surgical training Moderate (18, 62)
Economic High equipment investment High Portable, integrated devices; leasing High (63)
High entry cost for small farms Moderate Shared-use or subsidy programs Moderate (63)
Welfare Surgical risk and pain Moderate Mandatory sedation and analgesia Low (23)
Data Lack of interoperability Moderate FAIR-compliant open data platforms High (1, 64)
Absence of unified standards Moderate Industry-wide standardization High (1, 64)