Our innovative dual-frequency RFID system revolutionises livestock management with a cost-effective, scalable, and comprehensive approach. Designed for both free-range and feedlot farming, the solution ensures a low initial investment, ultra-low operational costs, and a simple yet robust management system that evolves with your operation.
Key Features
- Low Cost, High Efficiency — Minimal initial investment and ultra-low operational expenses. A complete, scalable system with simple day-to-day management.
- Universal Application — Suitable for both free-range and confined feedlot farming. One-time hardware investment with continuous software upgrades included.
- Addresses Core Challenges — Real-time tracking prevents animal loss, reduces mortality, optimises feeding formulas, and supports genetic screening.
- Pioneering Dual-Frequency RFID — Combines long-range UHF 900 MHz and short-range 2.4 GHz capabilities in a single ear tag, meeting diverse measurement needs seamlessly.
System Architecture
Each animal carries a dual-frequency ear tag that communicates over two channels simultaneously. The UHF 900 MHz (far-field) channel handles anti-theft alerts, location tracking, and dynamic sale-timing decisions based on activity level. The 2.4 GHz (near-field) channel captures body temperature and fine-grained movement data used to adjust feed formulas periodically.
Use Cases
- Free-Range Farming — Cowboys use handheld devices to patrol pastures and collect cattle data (temperature, activity, location) for cloud upload or local caching.
- Feedlot Operations — Fixed base stations automatically gather data at set intervals and upload it to the cloud, eliminating manual rounds.
- Weighing and Grouping — A specialised short-range RFID weighing station tracks weight changes and provides smart grouping recommendations.
- Feeding and Genetics — Historical weight data informs feeding adjustments, predicts growth trends, and supports digital genetic selection programmes.
Pricing and Access
- R99 average cost per animal over the animal lifetime
- Free cloud management platform with lifetime access
- Flexible deployment configurable for free-range or feedlot setups
- Retrofit-compatible with existing weighing systems
Why Choose addanode?
- Cost-Effective Excellence — Low initial investment and ultra-low operational costs deliver high value through a complete, scalable system.
- Comprehensive Management — Tackles the key pain points of loss prevention, health monitoring, and optimised feeding and genetics on a single universal platform.
- Dual-Frequency Innovation — 2.4 GHz for precise short-range identification and 900 MHz for long-range tracking, covering all distance requirements from a single device.
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