Digital Cattle Tracking
It is Digital Cattle Tracking Solution—an advanced, IoT-powered system designed to transform livestock management. This state-of-the-art solution enhances productivity, improves animal welfare, and, most importantly, empowers livestock owners with access to financial services, bridging the gap for traditionally underserved communities. By leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology and mobile connectivity, this groundbreaking initiative farmers and ranchers can now monitor their livestock in real time, track their location, and assess their health status—boosting efficiency, security, and economic growth. The system utilizes the below combinations:
The system utilizes the below combinations
• RFID Tags: Small, electronic devices attached to each animal, containing unique identification data (age, color, birth date, etc.).
• RFID Tags with GPS: These tags incorporate GPS technology, enabling real-time location tracking of individual animals.
• GPS Chipsets: An advanced option combining RFID, GPS, and chipset technology for more comprehensive data collection. This data is integrated into a user-friendly platform, accessible through a web-based insurance system and a dedicated mobile application for field agents.
Key Features and Benefits
• Real-time Livestock Monitoring: Farmers and concerned bodies can track animal location and status, improving herd management and reducing losses.
• Simplified Financial Inclusion: Verified data from the system allows banks and insurance companies to confidently accept livestock as collateral, opening access to loans and insurance.
• Streamlined Insurance Claims: The system simplifies and accelerates the insurance claim process, reducing disputes and fraud.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Collected data provides valuable insights for policy formulation and resource allocation, supporting sustainable development of the livestock sector.
• telebirr Integration: Full integration with Ethio telecom’s telebirr mobile money service facilitates easy transactions.
• Powered by telecloud & Scalable: Ethio telecom designed the platform for scalability and future growth. It is powered by their telecloud service. The solution represents significant advancement for the livestock sector. By leveraging digital technology, it empowers farmers, enhances livestock management, and promotes financial inclusion. This initiative is set to improve rural economic prospects while modernizing the agricultural sector and advancing its digital transformation.