Abstract: A livestock ear tag system is disclosed herein. An example tag includes a flexible substrate having a first end and a second end, a solar panel coupled to the first end on a first surface, a rigid housing associated with the second end, an electronics assembly associated with the rigid housing, a sensor housing that extends from the rigid plate, the sensor housing comprising two pin receivers that extend in opposing directions relative to one another, the two pin receivers each adapted to receive a pin that secures the device to an ear of an animal.

Abstract: Foldable or flexible ear tags for animals are disclosed herein. An example ear tag includes a flexible member configured to adapt to an interior of an ear of an animal, a solar panel housed on a protruding segment of the flexible member, the solar panel is configured to maintain an upward-facing orientation for sunlight exposure when the electronic ear tag is attached to the ear, an electronics assembly mounted on a rigid member of the electronic ear tag, the electronics assembly having a controller having a processor and memory for receiving and processing data from a location sensor, and a biometric sensor that are in contact with the ear, and a strap extending from the flexible member, the strap being configured to fit over a top of the ear to prevent rotation of the electronic ear tag when a securement member is inserted through the strap, the ear, and the flexible member.

Abstract: A livestock management system includes a first type of livestock tag, a second type of livestock tag, and a computing device. The first type of livestock tag includes both a first long-range wireless transceiver and a first short-range wireless transceiver and is attached to a first livestock animal. The second type of livestock tag, which is attached to a second livestock animal, includes second short-range range transceiver that transmits a unique tag identifier associated with the second type of livestock tag to the first short-range wireless transceiver; the second type of livestock tag is incapable of transmitting a long-range wireless transmission. The computing device receives the unique tag identifier of the second type of livestock tag from the first type of livestock tag via long-range wireless transmission from the first long-range wireless transceiver.

Abstract: Livestock water monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example system includes a controller configured to receive sensor output from a sensor associated with an animal when the animal is in communication range of the system, monitor the sensor output to detect behavior parameters when the animal is in communication range with the base station, generate an alert message when a deviation is detected in the behavior parameters, and transmit the alert message to at least one recipient.

Abstract: A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.

Abstract: Livestock movement monitoring system and method of use are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving output from each of a plurality of sensors that are associated with livestock in a confined area, tracking a position and movement of the livestock from the output, determining at least one deviation from an expected parameter using the position and movement, and transmitting an alert to a recipient when the at least one deviation has been determined.

Abstract: A system for automatically sensing, monitoring, and analyzing livestock to provide age verification and relative vigor metrics. The system generally includes a tag attachable to a livestock, a location detector, and a data processor. The tag senses livestock motion and produces first data indicative of a physical parameter. The location detector senses livestock location and produces second data indicative of the physical parameter. The data processor receives and stores a first aggregation of data of the same type as the first data and a second aggregation of data of the same type as the second data for a plurality of other livestock. The data processor statistically analyzes the first data and second data in relation to the first and second aggregations of data and generates an indication of the age and a relative vigor metric of the livestock.

Abstract: A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.

Abstract: A livestock location tracking system is used to establish a history of locations of livestock animals throughout their lifespan to determine time spent in pasture, in pens, at feed stations, and/or other locations of interest. The recordation of locations of livestock occurs within the context of a livestock management system that includes a management system platform, a remote computer system, one or more local sensors and/or transceivers, one or more advanced livestock tags, one or more basic livestock tags and/or enhanced basic livestock tags, and one or more mobile devices.