New technology in the ranching industry has revolutionized traditional business practices, allowing for greater efficiency and productivity.
From property to livestock management, disease control, and land surveying, ranchers now have access to more sophisticated ways of managing their operations.
Cloud-based software, and soon AI-powered platforms, offer powerful analytics capabilities that help ranchers make decisions based on real-time data from multiple sources within their operation, helping them streamline their day-to-day operations. This allows ranchers to maximize their profits while reducing environmental impacts associated with inefficient management strategies.
Here are a few examples of new technologies in the ranching industry.
Electronic Ear Tag System
The electronic ear tag system utilizes individualized tracking and allows livestock monitoring with ease and accuracy. The electronic tags are typically inserted into the animal’s ear, providing a small-scale form of identity management.
This tech allows ranchers to monitor their herds more effectively using GPS signals emitted from each tag. The data can be collected on everything from grazing patterns to herd fertility, health, and nutritional status. Electronic ID readers also make working cattle in the chute a much quicker and more convenient process. The data collected can later be downloaded and analyzed.
Gate And Property Monitoring Powered By Solar
This technology is based on the use of solar-powered sensors that are installed at entry points such as gates, fences, and corrals. These sensors detect any movement or change and alert about the gate being open. The data collected is then transferred via a wireless network to a centralized console where it can be monitored remotely from anywhere.
Gate and property monitoring powered by solar provide enhanced security measures compared to traditional livestock management techniques and give ranchers tools to better protect their herd against theft or predation.
From motion alerts to live video feeds, the technology originally used in large game hunting is now an integral part of ranching operations.
Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture is considered a science that combines the use of GPS tracking, specialized equipment, and automation to optimize crop production. It ensures that crops and soil receive exactly what they need without overfertilizing or overwatering. It’s one of the most innovative ways of farm management strategies. This agricultural mechanization reduces labor costs and provides more efficient ways of crop production. This more sustainable approach to farming is the future of all farming operations.
Rotational Grazing And Tumble Wheel
The use of rotational grazing and tumble wheel technologies helps reduce costs and provide a more sustainable approach to managing livestock. Rotational grazing involves moving animals between pastures at certain intervals so that grasses can recover from overgrazing before the livestock return for feed. Tumble wheels are rotating devices helping with herd management and allow cows to be herded in one direction without human intervention.
Rotational grazers can move an entire fence line from one location using Tumble Wheels. This portable electric fencing system consists of a number of “hot” or electrified spoked, spacer wheels that hold up the fence. The wheels are held up by the tension of the hot wire which passes through the center.
New technology allows ranches to manage their properties and cattle more effectively providing more efficiency without significant investment. It comes with a range of advantages for landowners. Further development in this field and the introduction of AI into ranch management platforms are guaranteed to further revolutionize agriculture and livestock management.
