IoT Solutions
Livestock Monitoring Network
Implementing a secure IoT network for real-time livestock health monitoring across multiple locations.
Client
Heritage Ranch Group
Industry
Livestock
The Challenge
Heritage Ranch Group, a multi-location cattle operation, wanted to implement an IoT-based livestock health monitoring system to track vital signs and behavior patterns across their 15,000-head herd. Their primary concerns were data security, system reliability in remote locations, and integration with their existing management software.
Our Solution
After a thorough assessment of their requirements and existing infrastructure, Prairie Shields Technology designed and implemented a comprehensive secure IoT solution:
- Deployed 3,000 wearable IoT sensors with encrypted communications
- Established a mesh network architecture for reliable coverage across remote pastures
- Implemented edge computing nodes for local data processing and reduced connectivity requirements
- Created a secure data pipeline to their central management system
- Developed custom security protocols specific to their operational needs
Results
The secure livestock monitoring network delivered significant operational improvements:
- Early disease detection improved by 72%, reducing treatment costs and mortality rates
- Feed efficiency increased by 8% through better health monitoring
- Labor costs reduced by $120,000 annually through automated health monitoring
- Zero data breaches or system compromises since implementation
- System maintained 99.7% uptime even in remote locations with limited connectivity
The secure IoT system Prairie Shields implemented has transformed our operation. We can now monitor our entire herd in real-time with complete confidence in the security of our data. The early health alerts alone have saved us thousands in potential losses.
Sarah Johnson
Livestock Operations Manager, Heritage Ranch Group