From Losses to Security
Cloete and Johan Wessels have saved thousands of rands over the years by preventing stock theft with FarmRanger. According to Johan, they experienced a wave of theft attempts before implementing the system. “At first, it was just two or three cows, or maybe four calves taken at a time. The animals were quickly loaded onto a trailer and were never seen again. The last straw came when fifteen cattle were stolen in a single night.”
After Wessels purchased FarmRanger Security Collars, the incidents decreased dramatically. “The collars prevented the loss of our animals — every time.” Wessels explain.
Simple and Effective Technology
Wessels states that FarmRanger is easy to use. “When the alarm goes off on my mobile phone, I can track the herd’s movement using the app. By monitoring the tracking line, I can tell if the herd is restless or in danger.”
“When the cattle are being disturbed, they tend to move in circular patterns at first. Then, the direction they are chased in is clearly shown as a long red line on Google Maps. When we see this pattern, we immediately rush to the herd’s location to prevent losses.”
Smart Technology for Safer Nights
According to Wessels, FarmRanger provides peace of mind by ensuring his animals are safe. “During planting season, the thieves know you are exhausted after a long day’s work. That is when they strike — often in the early morning hours, and sometimes more than once.”
“Although we have never caught the thieves in the act, FarmRanger gave us early warnings that allowed us to respond quickly and chase them off before they could get away with our animals.”
Affordable Protection, Reliable Results
“Compare the financial losses you could experience from a single successful theft. The loss of just one calf far exceeds the cost of FarmRanger’s expenses. I would advise every livestock farmer struggling with theft to purchase FarmRanger collars for their animals.” Wessels emphasises.
