by HalterNZ
Solar GPS collars guide cattle through virtual fences with audio and vibration. AI monitors heat, health, behavior. Starlink satellite version (2026) needs no cell towers; works anywhere cattle see the sky.
2,000+ farms. Satellite collars launched Apr 2026. Global expansion in progress.
Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week
Solar-powered collars use GPS to track position continuously. The system knows where every cow is at any moment, without physical fences.
Ranchers draw boundaries on the app. Cows approaching the edge hear an alarm and feel vibration, guiding them back in.
AI detects heat (key for breeding), illness, or stress from movement and rest patterns. Alerts ranchers before visible symptoms.
Direct-to-satellite means remote ranches work without cell towers or on-site infrastructure. Anywhere with sky visibility.
| Spec | Virtual Fencing & Animal Monitoring System |
|---|---|
| Farms currently using Halter | 2,000+R (reported) |
| Markets with service | NZ, AU, US, Canada, Argentina, UruguayR (reported) |
| Daily labor savings | ~3 hoursR (reported) |
| U.S. coverage expansion | 2.5xR (reported) |
| Collar power | Solar cellsR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Halter
Virtual fencing, GPS collars, livestock management
Halter builds solar GPS collars and software for virtual fencing. Ranchers control cattle via phone using audio and vibration guidance. 2026 launch of Starlink satellite collars eliminates cell tower needs, expanding U.S. coverage 2.5x.
