Project overview
Screen Craft partnered with a livestock management organization to create a unified platform that tracks sheep and cattle across multiple farms. The system consolidates GPS data, biometric readings, and feeding schedules into a single dashboard, enabling managers to monitor herd health and optimize resource allocation in real time.
The challenge
Farmers traditionally relied on paper logs and scattered mobile notes, which made it difficult to detect early signs of illness or to coordinate grazing patterns. The client required a solution that could ingest data from wearable collars, weather stations, and feed sensors, then present actionable insights without requiring extensive technical training.
Product strategy
We adopted a modular architecture that separates data ingestion, processing, and presentation layers. The strategy focused on delivering a mobile‑first interface for on‑the‑go decision making, while a web portal provided deeper analytics. Security and privacy were built in from the start, with role‑based access controls and encrypted data streams.
Experience and key capabilities
Screen Craft’s experience in IoT integration, cloud‑native services, and data visualization guided the project. Our team leveraged best practices in sensor data normalization, time‑series analytics, and alerting mechanisms. The result was a system that could scale from a single farm to a regional network without compromising performance.
Technology and delivery
The platform was built on a Kubernetes‑managed cloud environment, using PostgreSQL for structured data and InfluxDB for time‑series sensor streams. The front‑end employed React Native for the mobile app and Next.js for the web portal. Real‑time communication was handled by MQTT, while background jobs used Celery and Redis.
Outcome
After deployment, managers could view the location of each animal on a map, receive instant alerts when a cow’s temperature deviated from the norm, and generate weekly reports on feed consumption. The unified dashboard reduced the time spent on data reconciliation by a significant margin, allowing staff to focus on proactive care.
What was delivered
• GPS‑enabled collar integration for real‑time location tracking • Biometric sensor ingestion and threshold‑based alerting • Role‑based web and mobile dashboards with customizable widgets • Automated reporting engine for health and feed metrics • Secure, scalable cloud deployment with zero‑downtime updates
Additional details
During the development cycle, we conducted user‑centric workshops to refine the dashboard layout and alert thresholds. Continuous integration pipelines ensured that new features were tested against a staging environment that mirrored production data. The client’s IT team received comprehensive documentation and training sessions.
Future roadmap
Planned enhancements include machine‑learning models for predictive health analytics, integration with satellite imagery for pasture health assessment, and a marketplace for third‑party feed suppliers. These extensions will further empower farmers to make data‑driven decisions that improve animal welfare and operational efficiency.
Summary
Screen Craft’s Livestock Manager delivers a robust, scalable solution that transforms raw sensor data into actionable insights. By unifying tracking, health monitoring, and analytics in a single platform, the system supports sustainable livestock management across diverse farming environments.