The startup manufactures a wearable sensor device for calves that monitors vital health indicators, such as respiratory rates and hydration levels, to detect conditions like pneumonia and scours early. This real-time health monitoring enables farmers to enhance cattle welfare, reduce disease prevalence, and improve overall herd productivity.
Funding
$270K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Calf rearing faces challenges in early disease detection, leading to increased mortality, reduced weight gain, and higher antibiotic use. Traditional methods often fail to identify health issues before visual symptoms appear, resulting in delayed intervention and potential long-term problems. Environmental factors within sheds, such as temperature and humidity fluctuations, can also negatively impact calf health and growth.
Solution
WellCalf offers a comprehensive calf management system that provides 24/7 monitoring of calf health and shed environment. The system utilizes lightweight ear tags to track calf behavior, activity, and temperature, detecting anomalies up to 3 days before visual symptoms appear. Data is transmitted to a receiver station and analyzed using machine-learning algorithms to provide actionable alerts via a mobile and desktop app. WellCalf also offers shed environment monitoring using wall-mounted sensors to track temperature and humidity, alerting farmers to potential cold or heat stress conditions.
Target Audience
WellCalf is designed for dairy farmers and calf rearers looking to improve calf health, reduce mortality, optimize weight gains, and minimize antibiotic use.
Features
- Lightweight (18g) ear tags that monitor calf behavior, activity, and temperature from birth
- Automated health alerts for early detection of pneumonia, scours, and other health issues
- Shed environment monitoring with wall-mounted sensors for temperature and humidity
- Treatment calendar for managing administered and upcoming treatments, color-coded by sickness type
- Weight logging and monitoring to track animal performance
- Management dashboard with group and batch comparisons across sheds, groups, and years
- Mobile app with offline mode for on-the-go access
- Desktop app for data analysis, dashboard visualization, and data export/import
- Reusable ear tags with replaceable batteries