CONFIG · 01 
Cellular
Direct to cellular.
For most farms with basic mobile signal, 1 to 2 bars is enough. No base station required. Faster setup, simpler expansion.
4G LTE-MNo infrastructureQuick deploy
The eShepherd neckband
Solar-powered. GPS-precise. Worn for years.
One device per animal, fitted in the yard, then it just works. The neckband is the front door to the eShepherd operating system. Every animal, every pasture, on one platform.
Is it a collar?
Is an eShepherd neckband a GPS cattle collar?
Yes. eShepherd uses the term neckband because the device is fitted around the animal's neck and designed for long-term wear. Many producers search for this category as GPS cattle collars, virtual fencing collars, smart cattle collars, or e-collars.
Two configurations
Pick what fits
your country.
CONFIG · 02 
Base station
LoRa base stations.
For remote country with patchy coverage. Long-range LoRa connection between collars and base stations. Ideal for rugged or isolated terrain.
LoRa long-rangeSolar base stationRemote-ready
Neckband at a glance
- Power
- Solar, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery
- Connectivity
- 4G LTE-M cellular, or LoRa to an on-property base station
- GPS accuracy
- ±1 metre when within 20 metres of a virtual fence
- Designed service life
- 7–10 years*
- Weight
- 2.5 kg, balanced under the chin
- Waterproofing
- IPX7, fully weatherproof
- Suitable for
- Cattle over 200 kg / 440 lb, bulls included
Engineering estimate based on accelerated life testing and component specifications; not yet validated across the full projected period. Actual service life varies with operating conditions. See our warranty information for coverage.
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Why eShepherd
Built for the country
you actually work.
01
Infrastructure-free.
Deployable via cellular network. No tower infrastructure needed. Faster deployment, lower upfront cost.
02
Built for extensive.
Designed and trialled specifically for beef and hill country. Optimised for low-touch grazing systems.
03
Farmer ownership.
One-off purchase. Lower long-term cost. Take advantage of capital purchase tax incentives.
04
Animal welfare-led.
Supported by published studies on the minimal welfare impact of audio and pulse cue pairing.
How it works
Hear how it works,
from a producer running it.
Designed for comfort
Light enough to forget. Engineered for long-term wear.
The neckband may look substantial, but it's lightweight relative to the animal's size, ergonomically shaped to prevent rubbing, and built to handle the life of a working farm.
- Weight ratio
- ≈ 0.1% of body weight in mature cattle
- Power
- Long-life solar battery, designed service life 7–10 years*
- Build
- Weather-resistant, impact-tolerant, field-replaceable strap
- Fit
- Ergonomic profile to prevent chafing during long-term wear
Engineering estimate based on accelerated life testing and component specifications; not yet validated across the full projected period. Actual service life varies with operating conditions. See our warranty information for coverage.
The honest comparison
Fencing the old way.
Or the new way.
| Traditional fencing | eShepherd | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per km | $3,000 to $8,000 | Software boundary, no per-km cost. |
| Setup time | Days. | Seconds. |
| Flexibility | Permanent. | Move anytime. |
| Environmental impact | Land disturbance, wildlife corridor blocking. | Zero physical footprint. |
| Day-to-day labour | Mustering, fence repairs. | Move stock from your phone. |