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Cattle tracking often receives the most attention, but small livestock such as goats and sheep are increasingly targeted by thieves across Zimbabwe. In rural and peri-urban areas, goat meat is in high demand, making goats easy targets.
Modern lightweight tracking devices are giving small-scale farmers a much-needed security boost.
Goats and sheep are:
More agile and can escape fences easily
Frequently stolen due to quick resale in markets
Easily hidden after theft
Often kept in large numbers
A primary income source for many families
Tracking allows farmers to secure their investment and maintain herd records.
Devices designed for goats and sheep include:
Lightweight GPS ear tags
Clip-on trackers
Miniature IoT collars
Long-life solar beacons
These trackers send real-time location updates to a mobile app.
Reduce losses from petty and organised theft
Quickly locate animals that wander into crop fields
Monitor grazing habits
Track sick animals that isolate themselves
Improve breeding management with movement history
Areas like Chirumhanzu, Zvimba, Guruve, and Mhondoro are already adopting these solutions.
Goat and sheep tracking gives small-scale farmers modern tools for theft prevention and herd management. Yotracker the best tracking company in Zimbabweprovides affordable, lightweight solutions to protect every farmer — no matter the herd size.Get a free quote today
