Rumen bolus for Health Monitoring in Livestock Farming

Managing large herds can be challenging. Detecting estrus, monitoring pregnancy, tracking health, and preventing disease often requires significant time and labor. Our Smart Rumen Bolus solutions provide continuous, real-time physiological insights, empowering farmers, veterinarians, and researchers to make informed decisions and improve herd productivity.

Our Product Portfolio

1️⃣ BGT0140 Rumen pH Bolus for Cattle

Designed specifically for cattle, this eco-friendly bolus continuously monitors rumen pH, temperature, activity, and motion.

Key Features:

• LoRaWAN® connectivity with up to 500 m communication range

• Low-power design for up to 2 years battery life

• Continuous pH measurement for 180 days

• Rugged IP68 housing resistant to impact and external conditions

• Compact size: 139 × 34 mm

• Administered via standard bolus applicator

Benefits:

• Early detection of acidosis and digestive disorders

• Precise heat cycle detection to improve breeding success

• Real-time calving alerts for timely intervention

• Continuous monitoring of activity, temperature, and drinking behavior

Applications: Dairy farms, feed companies, veterinary monitoring, breeding programs, and research institutions.

2️⃣ Sheep Rumen Bolus

A small, lightweight capsule optimized for sheep, focusing on estrus detection and overall health. Unlike cattle boluses, it does not measure pH.

Key Features:

• Monitors body temperature and activity patterns

• Real-time data transmission via LoRa

• Designed for minimal interference with animal behavior

• Administered with a dedicated bolus applicator

Benefits:

• Detect short or weak heat cycles automatically

• Monitor flock health remotely and identify early signs of illness

• Provide lambing alerts with reduced night labor

• Support research and breeding programs for small ruminants

Applications: Sheep farms, breeding programs, veterinary health monitoring, and scientific research.

3️⃣ Multi-Species Health Bolus (Cattle, Horses, Camels, Deer)

This advanced, eco-friendly cylindrical bolus is engineered for long-term biometric monitoring across multiple species. It focuses on estrus detection, pregnancy tracking, calving monitoring, and general health, without pH measurement.

Key Features:

• Ultra-low power operation with 3–5 years battery life

• High-performance PCB, chip, sensors, and battery

• Biocompatible, corrosion-resistant shell (UV and impact resistant)

• Stable temperature measurement unaffected by external conditions

• Compliant with GB4806.7, GB16886.10, ISO 10993-23

• Wireless LoRa connectivity for cloud-based monitoring

Benefits:

• Real-time health monitoring for cattle, horses, camels, and deer

• Automated estrus detection to optimize breeding cycles

• Pregnancy and calving alerts reduce losses

• Continuous activity and temperature tracking for disease prevention

• Cloud-based data allows herd analytics, benchmarking, and management

Applications: Multi-species livestock farms, veterinary monitoring, advanced breeding programs, and scientific research.

Our Rumen Bolus Solutions

• Early Detection of Health Issues – Prevent costly diseases and improve animal welfare

• Improved Reproductive Efficiency – Accurate estrus and pregnancy monitoring

• Long-Term, Maintenance-Free Monitoring – Ultra-low power designs for years of reliable operation

• Cloud-Based Analytics – Access data anytime, anywhere, and make informed management decisions

• Species-Specific Designs – Solutions tailored for cattle, sheep, horses, camels, and deer

Data Platform & Herd Management

All boluses transmit data to a LoRa gateway and then to the cloud platform, where farmers can:

• Monitor individual animal health and behavior in real-time

• Compare and analyze herd-level metrics

• Optimize feed, reproduction, and overall management strategies

• Receive automated alerts for abnormal activity, disease risk, or calving events

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