RFID livestock tracking uses an electronic animal tag, a compatible RFID reader, and livestock management software. Each tag contains a unique identification number linked to the animal’s record in a database.
When the tag enters the reader’s operating range, the reader captures its ID and sends the data to a computer, mobile device, or management system. The software then matches the ID with information such as the animal’s breed, ownership, vaccination history, breeding records, and movement records.
LF RFID systems, commonly operating at 134.2 kHz, are widely used for individual animal identification at close range. UHF RFID systems provide longer read ranges and can identify multiple tagged animals, depending on the reader, antenna setup, tag orientation, and farm environment.
RFID does not provide continuous GPS location by itself. Instead, it records when and where an animal’s tag is read, helping farms and livestock systems improve identification, record keeping, movement control, and traceability.
