TekVet Wireless and IBM to Tag Livestock
31 August 2006
This "electronic cowbell" from
TekVet not only tracks the location of cattle but
also monitors their health, allowing ranchers to better
manage their herds and more quickly identify sick
animals. The TekSensor is a wireless device that
attaches to a cow's ear and uses RFID technology to
relay information to a world class IBM data center
to help safeguard the global food supply.
TekVet customers can access the temperature and animal identification information online to evaluate the health of their cattle for a wide range of infections and medical conditions. This allows producers to take immediate action when precautionary measures are required, such as administering medication or segregating infected animals from the herd. It also provides more accurate and automated management of animals while providing crucial information for cattle investors, regulators, and ultimately, to consumers, who demand a safe food supply.
TekVet invented the monitoring system in 2003 and is expanding globally, focusing its efforts in major beef producing countries throughout Latin America and Asia. The company selected IBM to host and manage its data centers to support the global growth of its business. The new agreement includes hardware support and maintenance, storage, helpdesk services, security management and network support. TekVet also recently signed an exclusive manufacturing agreement with Nationwide Electronics, based in Florida, who is responsible for meeting the worldwide demand for TekVet's products.
"Timing is everything and we're the only company capable of offering this revolutionary technology throughout the world," said Tali Haleua, TekVet president, founder and chairman. "We required a hosting solution that could handle global market demand overnight and easily expand region by region. IBM's capabilities are unmatched and give us the solid foundation we need to keep our customers' herds constantly tracked, traced and monitored, which ultimately means a healthier end product for consumers."
About TekVet, LLC
Formed in 2003, TekVet, LLC is a privately funded Utah-based developer and manufacturer of advanced agricultural technologies. The company focuses on the application of wireless and information technologies that increase production efficiencies and profits, while also providing the ability to trace, track and constantly monitor the health condition of livestock. For more information on the company, visit www.tekvet.com or call 801-335-0500.
For more information about IBM, please visit www.ibm.com.
Media Contacts: Clay Helm IBM Media Relations 415-545-2212 clayhelm@us.ibm.com
Doug Jardine TekVet Corporate Communications 801-638-5020 djardine@tekvet.com
SOURCE: IBM
Source: marketwire
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