Smart Ear Tags for Cattle | Temperature & RFID Monitoring | NexAgri
NexAgri smart ear tags for cattle with temperature and RFID monitoring
Smart Ear Tags for Cattle | Health & Identification

Smart Ear Tags for Cattle. Temperature & RFID Monitoring.

NexAgri-Sense smart ear tags provide model-specific temperature, activity, HDX RFID identification and positioning options for commercial dairy farms and feedlots. Compare BLE, LPWAN and 4G configurations around your housing, pasture and management workflow.

Review System Costs & Integration
S316-P-B±0.5°C thermal accuracy
S333-P-BHDX RFID configuration
18–48 MonthsBattery models by configuration
IP65–IP68Enclosure rating by selected model

Why Commercial Farms Choose Smart Ear Tags for Cattle

The NexAgri-Sense product family covers selected temperature, activity, RFID identification, and positioning configurations for commercial livestock management.

S316-P-B

Continuous Temperature Monitoring

The S316-P-B temperature sensor has a specified 0–60°C measurement range and ±0.5°C accuracy. Temperature trends support the farm’s alert review and follow-up routine.

HDX

RFID Identification & Configured Sorting

The S333-P-B configuration includes ISO 11784/11785 HDX RFID for use with compatible readers. Automated drafting, record exchange, or feed-management actions depend on the selected reader, gate, and system interface.

8g

Lightweight Smart Ear Tag Design

Selected NexAgri-Sense models start at 8g; listed weights vary by communication and power configuration. Select ear-pin geometry, enclosure rating, and hardware weight around the intended livestock and operating environment.

Smart Ear Tag Series for Cattle Health & Tracking

Select the smart ear tag architecture engineered for barn-raised cattle, free-range livestock, or pasture tracking environments.

For collar-based location tracking and pasture-security planning, compare NexAgri-Guard smart collars. Review both device families in the livestock monitoring system comparison.

NexAgri BLE smart ear tags for cattle temperature and activity monitoring
BLE Series

BLE Smart Ear Tags for Barn-Raised Cattle

BLE Mesh / High-Density Barns

High-frequency biometric ear tags for commercial barns and dairy environments. S316-P-B E-Doctor provides temperature trend monitoring, while S333-P-B combines HDX RFID identification with step and activity tracking.

Key Specifications:
  • ✓ S316: 8g / ±0.5℃ / IP68
  • ✓ S333: HDX RFID / Activity
  • ✓ 18 to 48 Months Battery Life
Wide Area Focus
NexAgri LPWAN smart ear tags for free-range cattle
LPWAN Series

LPWAN Smart Ear Tags for Free-Range Livestock

NB-IoT & LoRaWAN Radio

Designed for lower-density livestock operations. S103-P-N Rocket connects directly to NB-IoT cellular towers, while S204-P-L Sniper operates through LoRaWAN infrastructure for long-range livestock telemetry.

Key Specifications:
  • ✓ Temperature Trend + Activity
  • ✓ IP67 Dust & Waterproof Casing
  • ✓ 24 Months Standby Battery
NexAgri 4G GPS smart ear tag for pasture cattle tracking
4G Solar Series

4G GPS Smart Ear Tag for Pasture Tracking

GPS + AGPS + Wi-Fi + LBS

Designed for pasture-oriented tracking with solar-assisted power. Supports 4G Full Netcom communication, GPS/AGPS positioning, Wi-Fi/LBS localization, 3D motion sensing, and vibration alerts.

Key Specifications:
  • ✓ Solar-Assisted Power / Configurable Reporting
  • ✓ 600mAh Industrial Li-Po Battery
  • ✓ IP65 / 45g
Factory Specification Matrix

Smart Ear Tag Models for Cattle & Livestock

Compare factory smart ear tag configurations by application, communication architecture, sensing capability, weight, battery life, and enclosure rating.

Model Name Target Application Connectivity Primary Sensors / Features Weight Battery / IP
S316-P-B ("E-Doctor") Barn-Raised Cattle BLE ±0.5℃ Thermal Probe 8g 48 Mos / IP68
S333-P-B (3-in-1) Barn-Raised Cattle BLE + HDX RFID Step Pedometer / Geofence / HDX ID 21g 30 Mos / IP67
S307 / S317 / S321-P-B Pigs, Sheep, Cattle BLE Mesh Temperature Trend + Step Pedometer 8g – 13.5g 18–48 Mos / IP67
S103-P-N ("Rocket") Low-Density Free-Range NB-IoT Cellular Temperature Trend + Step Pedometer 24g 24 Mos / IP67
S204-P-L ("Sniper") Free-Range Cattle & Camels LoRaWAN Temperature Trend + Step Pedometer 13g 24 Mos / IP67
NexAgri 4G Solar Pasture-Raised Cattle 4G Full Netcom GPS / AGPS / Wi-Fi / LBS + 3D Motion 45g Solar / IP65

NexAgri-Sense Temperature & RFID Configurations

Industrial ear tag hardware engineered for continuous temperature trend monitoring, animal identification, activity sensing, and long-term commercial livestock deployment.

Medical TPU Ear Pin
TEMPERATURE / RFID OPTIONS
Parameter Specification Standard
S316-P-B Temperature Sensor 0–60°C measurement range; ±0.5°C sensor accuracy
S333-P-B HDX Identification ISO 11784 / ISO 11785 HDX (Half-Duplex)
Operational Temperature -30°C to +60°C Climate Adaptability
Form Factor Weight Starts at 8g and varies by communication configuration
Enclosure Rating IP68 enclosure rating for S316 / IP67 for selected battery models / IP65 on the 4G solar configuration
Dairy Automation Integration

Smart Ear Tag Integration with Dairy Automation Systems

NexAgri-Sense can pass animal identity and available health or activity data into agreed farm-management workflows when the selected readers, gate controls, gateway, and integration interface are supplied.

Auto-Drafting Gates TMR Feed Rations Parlor ID Sync RFID Animal Identification
Smart cattle ear tag integration with RFID sorting gates and dairy automation systems

Smart Ear Tag System Costs & Integration Planning

Plan NexAgri-Sense device quantities, connectivity, compatible readers and integration work around your herd workflow. Review equipment and operating costs alongside the temperature, activity or identification functions of the selected model.

1. Temperature & Activity Review

Late disease detection can increase veterinary costs, treatment requirements, and involuntary culling risk in commercial dairy herds.

NexAgri-Sense can flag selected temperature or activity deviations based on the deployed model and farm alert rules, giving teams additional data for veterinary assessment and intervention.

2. RFID Identification & Configured Sorting

HDX RFID identification allows compatible sorting gates, parlor readers, and feed management systems to identify individual animals without manual visual verification.

Automated drafting can reduce repetitive handling tasks and connect animal identity directly with health, feeding, and herd management records.

3. Data & Herd Management Integration

Temperature, activity, and identification data can be connected to farm management platforms through the NexAgri software layer, allowing health alerts and animal events to become part of routine herd workflows.

COST & PROJECT PLANNING

Project Cost & Integration Review

Deployment Cost Scope Configured per Project

Review selected hardware, network, installation, operating scope, and expected management value before procurement.

Alert Review By Selected Model & Farm Rules
Integration Scope Compatible Readers & Gate Systems

Smart Ear Tag Deployments in Commercial Livestock Operations

Commercial setup references from pasture beef operations and dairy farms using NexAgri-Sense smart ear tag infrastructure.

NexAgri smart ear tags for cattle identification and tracking in Mato Grosso Brazil
Mato Grosso, BrazilBrazil

Range Cattle Identification & Tracking Reference

Scale3,500 Head
HardwareSmart Ear Tag System
EnvironmentOpen Pasture
Primary BenefitAutomated Animal ID
NexAgri smart ear tags for cattle health monitoring in Waikato New Zealand
Waikato, New ZealandNew Zealand

Pasture Dairy Health Monitoring Reference

ApplicationPasture Dairy
MonitoringTemperature Trends
IntegrationSolar Base Stations
Primary BenefitEarly Health Alerts

NexAgri-Sense Smart Ear Tag FAQs

Practical selection and deployment answers for cattle temperature monitoring, RFID identification, activity data and livestock connectivity projects.

What does a NexAgri-Sense smart ear tag monitor?

NexAgri-Sense configurations combine animal identification with selected sensing and communication functions. Depending on the model, they can provide temperature-trend data, activity or step data, HDX RFID identity, location-related data, and telemetry for farm-management workflows.

Which smart ear tag configuration suits my farm?

For barn-raised cattle, BLE models such as S316 and S333 support temperature monitoring or RFID-led management. For free-range deployments, select NB-IoT or LoRaWAN models according to network coverage; the 4G solar configuration is intended for pasture tracking where GPS/AGPS, Wi-Fi/LBS and motion data are required.

How accurate is cattle temperature monitoring?

The S316-P-B temperature sensor has a specified accuracy of ±0.5°C within a 0–60°C measurement window. Use the data to assess temperature trends and set farm alert rules; interpretation and follow-up should remain part of the farm’s animal-health process.

Can a smart ear tag diagnose a health condition?

No. The tag provides monitoring data and can flag temperature or activity changes that merit attention. It does not replace animal examination, veterinary judgement or the farm’s established treatment protocol.

Can the ear tag work with RFID readers and sorting equipment?

Yes. The S333-P-B configuration includes ISO 11784 / ISO 11785 HDX RFID. It can be used with compatible panel readers at milking-parlor entrances, sorting gates or automated feeders, subject to confirmation of the reader protocol and installation layout.

Do all NexAgri-Sense ear tags provide GPS tracking?

No. GPS/AGPS positioning is listed for the NexAgri 4G Solar ear tag configuration. Other models focus on BLE, LoRaWAN or NB-IoT connectivity with temperature, activity or RFID functions. Select the model around the monitoring objective rather than assuming GPS is included on every tag.

What battery life and enclosure options are available?

Battery-powered models have specified lifespans of approximately 18 to 48 months, depending on the model and reporting architecture. The S316-P-B has an IP68 enclosure; selected battery models are IP67, and the 4G solar model is IP65. Final endurance depends on communication settings and operating conditions.

What information is needed for a smart ear tag quotation?

Share animal type and herd size, housing or pasture conditions, target function such as temperature monitoring, RFID or tracking, available network coverage, reader or gateway requirements, and destination country. NexAgri can then recommend a NexAgri-Sense configuration and prepare the appropriate project quotation.

Ready to Upgrade Your Cattle Health Monitoring?

Submit your herd size, farm layout, monitoring requirements, and existing automation equipment. NexAgri will recommend a suitable smart ear tag architecture and prepare a B2B quotation. You will receive an initial response within 24 business hours.

B2B supplier support for commercial dairy and livestock projects.