- Location
- Ceredigion, wales
"Ceres Tag" Solar powered Geo/Virtual fencing ear tag
- Thread starter JohnGalway
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- Location
- East Ayrshire
No friends/neighbours with an unlocked phone you could borrow for the time it took them to enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuit?
- Location
- Fife
I've been following his with interest.
On the Geo fence, surely there needs to be some physical marker on the ground to show the animals the limits of the fence? Just so they don't get shocks which appear to be random to them?
On the Geo fence, surely there needs to be some physical marker on the ground to show the animals the limits of the fence? Just so they don't get shocks which appear to be random to them?
foxbox
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- Location
- West Northants
I guess it'd need a fairly carefully thought through training regime? They'd need to learn that the alert was the equivalent of a fence otherwise any physical prompt would just result in a reaction rather than the right reaction. If it approaches the geo fence, gets an alert and moves further towards it or past it what is to tell it the correct response is to turn around and retreat to where it came from? If it just prompts them to run they could be even further away than when they usually escape!
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Hi I am working with a company now that can create geo fencing for you. Bolus for cattle are also available for tracking and temperature readings. I am able to offer an insurance package for anyone using the technology. Just get in touch for more info.
JohnGalway
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- Location
- Connemara, Ireland
Hi, I'd be interested to hear more about this product thanks.
Johnny Whiteheads
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Hi All
I'm new to the forum, but have something to add to this post. I'm currently in the final stages of developing a GPS livestock tracker that is small and lightweight for use on cattle and soon on sheep as well. It will be designed and manufactured in the UK. The tag will be either integrated into a standard tag or be a separate tracker that can be attached to an existing tag. The product will include the following:
- GPS tracker: Either a tag or attached to a tag, with extensive battery life, reporting intervals of location every 10 mins
- Mobile app: For location and movement based alerts and basic management (various geo-fencing configurations, basic well-being and health alerts)
- Desktop web: For advanced management (adding animal data, managing paddocks, etc.)
The tracker requires a base station to receive the data (in ideal conditions up to 10 mile range), and the tag doesn't need a simcard.
It must be stressed that the I'm still developing the product but it is it progressing well. I'm keen to know which features will be most valuable (or what is the biggest problem that needs to be solved) for large (cattle) and small livestock (sheep/pig/game).
Ian
I'm new to the forum, but have something to add to this post. I'm currently in the final stages of developing a GPS livestock tracker that is small and lightweight for use on cattle and soon on sheep as well. It will be designed and manufactured in the UK. The tag will be either integrated into a standard tag or be a separate tracker that can be attached to an existing tag. The product will include the following:
- GPS tracker: Either a tag or attached to a tag, with extensive battery life, reporting intervals of location every 10 mins
- Mobile app: For location and movement based alerts and basic management (various geo-fencing configurations, basic well-being and health alerts)
- Desktop web: For advanced management (adding animal data, managing paddocks, etc.)
The tracker requires a base station to receive the data (in ideal conditions up to 10 mile range), and the tag doesn't need a simcard.
It must be stressed that the I'm still developing the product but it is it progressing well. I'm keen to know which features will be most valuable (or what is the biggest problem that needs to be solved) for large (cattle) and small livestock (sheep/pig/game).
Ian
This is all just James Bond.
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Hi John sorry for the delay I have been away on holiday.
I will message you later as just off out to the local butchers.
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Great. I will drop you a message later on today.
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Did we meet at Cereals this year? I was on a stand with CXCS? Are you supported by Farm491? Sorry if not ha ha
JohnGalway
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- Location
- Connemara, Ireland
Geo fencing
Reliability & durability
Cost
The last is probably the deciding factor in extensive situations, as they are, generally, some of the lowest profit sectors.
JohnGalway
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- Location
- Connemara, Ireland
Must be the Australian version of local
Johnny Whiteheads
Member
Hi All,
In the absence of actual Geofencing, just wondering if below would sortof work? Note I do have a fence put up but its 250 pigtails in heather!
Last weekend I put weanlings on a open hill for winterage. I have a tracker on one of them to monitor. Its a Tifiz beacon. Cost €145 for unit plus €35/yr. no set up needed & has worked so far. I have it attached to an animal with 2 large dog collars.
The other part of my plan is to put a 3in1 Advantage feeder on hill next weekend & give them 2kgs / head /day, close to only water source on hill.
My question is; If I did not have a fence or fence failed would cattle once settled & routined return to feeder & water regularly & not stray beyond a certain range?
In the absence of actual Geofencing, just wondering if below would sortof work? Note I do have a fence put up but its 250 pigtails in heather!
Last weekend I put weanlings on a open hill for winterage. I have a tracker on one of them to monitor. Its a Tifiz beacon. Cost €145 for unit plus €35/yr. no set up needed & has worked so far. I have it attached to an animal with 2 large dog collars.
The other part of my plan is to put a 3in1 Advantage feeder on hill next weekend & give them 2kgs / head /day, close to only water source on hill.
My question is; If I did not have a fence or fence failed would cattle once settled & routined return to feeder & water regularly & not stray beyond a certain range?
JohnGalway
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- Location
- Connemara, Ireland
Lightbug released their offering so I went and bought one. Just arrived here this morning. Played with it a little earlier, had it on in the car and it seemed to follow the road fine. Will get a collar for a sheep and stick it on one of the itchy feet sheep.
www.agersens.com
Looks interesting,
Looks interesting,
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Wow
World's first is a bit of a claim ha ha. If you are interested then I can put you in touch with company here that can offer this same technology. They work with the council in Essex who use trackers and virtual fencing to manage livestock on unfenced grazing land.
Johnny Whiteheads
Member
I would be interested in talking to this company too!
InsuranceLadyAmanda
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- Location
- Framlingham
Great - do you want to drop me an email me and then I can put you in touch. My email is [email protected] or message me on here. We work together as I where risks are reduced on farm I can then gain discounts on insurance to offset some of the installation costs.