In today’s farm, tracking livestock isn’t just about knowing where animals are. With connected technologies, farmers can monitor health, behavior, and overall well-being, all in real time. These insights allow for faster responses to health issues and better animal care.
GPS Tags: Real-Time Location, Anytime
Connected GPS tags keep tabs on animal location around the clock. For farmers managing grazing animals or large pastures, this is a game-changer. No more wondering if an animal has wandered off; each one is locatable from a smartphone or tablet. Geo fencing alerts sends you real-time notifications when animals jump that fence.
Health Monitoring: Early Detection Saves Lives
IoT sensors embedded in collars or ear tags provide essential health data—heart rate, body temperature, and even activity levels. When something’s off, farmers get instant alerts. Early intervention can prevent serious issues, saving time, money, and animal stress.
Add on systems provide insights into behavioral patterns, allowing you to proactively optimize feeding schedules or detect early signs of illness. If an animal’s temperature spikes or its activity levels drop, the system sends an alert, allowing you to take action before minor issues become serious.
Data-Driven Decisions: Smarter, More Efficient Farming
With connected tools, all this data is available for analysis. Patterns emerge over time, helping farmers improve overall productivity. This data-driven approach means better planning and healthier livestock. Connecting sensors to a farm management tool, like Agrivi or Farmbrite extends your forecasting capabilities even further.
The Bottom Line
IoT is revolutionizing livestock management through smart farming technologies. From pinpointing location indoors or outdoors, to monitoring health, these technologies make it easier to care for animals and run a smoother operation—it makes a change from chasing over iced over open fields in total darkness.
