Amarillo, Texas Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
FeverTags LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in livestock health monitoring. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11895988, titled ‘Livestock health monitoring systems and methods of use’, introduces an ear-mounted device that continuously monitors cattle temperature, enabling early detection of illness and reducing disease spread within herds.
The system attaches a sensor to the animal’s ear, tracking body temperature in real-time. If the temperature deviates from a set range for a specified duration, the device triggers alerts, allowing for prompt intervention. This proactive approach helps identify sick animals before visible symptoms emerge, crucial for managing diseases like Bovine Respiratory Disease.
Beyond temperature monitoring, the device integrates RFID technology to link health data with individual animal IDs. This connection facilitates comprehensive tracking of treatment histories, ownership, and location, creating a digital health record or “Cattle Passport.” Such detailed records support better herd management and informed decision-making.
By enabling early illness detection and reducing reliance on antibiotics, FeverTags LLC’s technology offers a significant advancement in animal health management. This innovation not only improves animal welfare but also enhances operational efficiency for livestock producers.