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  • Keep Android Open: Help Us Fight Android’s Proposed APK Restrictions

    The APK is a foundational file type for us here at AnimalTrakker®. It’s a cornerstone of our Farm Mobile system, which runs on Android devices. We need Android compatibility to keep AnimalTrakker® portable and accessible for field use. Currently, Android is a platform where any individual can configure and develop applications. However, Google’s proposed changes…

  • Shearing 102 Sheep

    We sheared 102 sheep today. We used AnimalTrakker®’s Scan and Print function to print labels for wool micron testing. It’s a great way to keep things organized and streamline the testing process. The secret is to paste the labels to the inside of the wool bags. That way, we don’t end up with any missing…

  • Competitive Review: AnimalTrakker® vs. Shearwell MyFarmWorks

    Shearwell MyFarmWorks is a cloud-based livestock management program. You pay a monthly or yearly fee to use it, and your data is stored in the cloud, meaning you can access it from any device at any time by logging in. MyFarmWorks has many of the same tracking capabilities as AnimalTrakker®, with an additional emphasis on…

  • Sorting the Rams

    Today on the Desert Weyr farm, we sorted rams into their designated breeding pens. We used the data stored in AnimalTrakker® to designate which ewes to pair with each ram, then used a tablet loaded with Farm Mobile and one of our homemade EID readers in the actual sorting process. Here are some photos and…

  • Competitive Review: AnimalTrakker® vs. FlockFiler

    FlockFiler is one of many AnimalTrakker® competitors on today’s market. FlockFiler is a database program that’s designed for farms of any size. It was made solely to keep records of sheep; however, some farmers have reported using it for goats as well. It comes in two versions: FlockFiler Lite and FlockFiler Pro.

  • Announcing the AnimalTrakker® Email List

    At long last, we’ve launched the AnimalTrakker® email list! If you’re a prospective or existing AnimalTrakker® user, we highly recommend signing up.

  • Introducing Our AnimalTrakker Competitive Review Series

    Why should you choose AnimalTrakker® over our competitors? Today’s farmer has tons of options for stock management, and each has benefits and drawbacks. No two programs are the same.

  • AI and Coding Issues

    AI (Artificial Intelligence) is quickly becoming an unavoidable part of modern society. You’ve probably heard of AI, and you may have even used it yourself in the form of ChatGPT, Grok, or others. What we call “artificial intelligence” isn’t truly intelligent on its own yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s not capable. However, it’s not…

  • Troubleshooting Printer Issues (Featuring One Naughty Ram)

    Near the end of September last year, one of our users started experiencing printer issues. The printers we use work well, but can be a little finicky in bright sun. Her printer was not printing – instead, it was feeding seven blank labels each time she tried to print one. She’d just installed a new…

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