Cellular
Direct to cellular.
For most farms with basic mobile signal, 1 to 2 bars is enough. No base station required. Faster setup, simpler expansion.
One device per animal, fitted in the yard, then it just works. Keep your mob exactly where you draw the line.
Two configurations
Cellular
For most farms with basic mobile signal, 1 to 2 bars is enough. No base station required. Faster setup, simpler expansion.
Base station
For remote country with patchy coverage. Long-range LoRa connection between collars and base stations. Ideal for rugged or isolated terrain.
Why eShepherd
Deployable via cellular network. No tower infrastructure needed. Faster deployment, lower upfront cost.
Designed and trialled specifically for beef and hill country. Optimised for low-touch grazing systems.
One-off purchase. Lower long-term cost. Take advantage of capital purchase tax incentives.
Supported by published studies on the minimal welfare impact of audio and pulse cue pairing.
How it works
The honest comparison