The Van Niekerk family is known for their registered Sizana Beefmaster studs. Ignus Van Niekerk has been using FarmRanger since 2017 to protect his cattle from stock theft and to reduce the risk of large financial losses.
“I view FarmRanger as additional insurance that I take out against stock theft. The financial damage a producer can suffer if only one animal – especially a stud animal – is stolen, is very large. FarmRanger’s livestock security collars reduce the risk of losses.” – Ignus Van Niekerk
Van Niekerk explains that FarmRanger collars are not just a solution for stock theft but also help to prevent other problems. “Hunters cut the wires between camps to hunt wildlife illegally. I noticed on my mobile phone that a herd of cattle had gone to the adjoining camp. I could prevent the different herds from getting mixed up,” he says.
Read more about how Ignus uses FarmRanger to protect his cattle here.
The Incident: A Nighttime Intrusion Late one evening in June, stock thieves breached the farm’s defences. Around 11:45 PM, they infiltrated the fence and accessed
However, this is believed to be just the tip of the iceberg, as experts estimate that only around 20% of stock theft incidents are reported.
1. Implement a good security system: Protect your property with a security system that includes cameras, infrared systems, alarms or motion sensors to help you
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