The technology behind Halter

A team of over 100 engineers and designers crafts every part of Halter's system, combining hardware, software, and AI into one connected platform to enable more productive ranching.

Halter Technology

The Collar

Satellite Connectivity

The App

The Intelligence

The Collar

Reliable, solar-powered, and ergonomic

The Halter Collar is the foundation of the system: a solar-powered, ergonomically designed smart collar that combines world-leading technology, durability, and animal comfort. Every detail has been engineered to perform year after year, while keeping animal well-being at the heart of the design.

Engineered for durability

Weather-resistant, dust-sealed, and solar-powered for year-round reliability.

Designed for comfort

Ergonomic fit with quick-adjust straps for easy, secure fitting.

Artificial intelligence, built in

Directional audio and vibration cues to guide cattle in a predictable, reliable way.

Satellite Connectivity

Collars connected by satellite, no towers or cell coverage needed

Halter is the only satellite-enabled virtual fencing system in the world.

Works anywhere you can see the sky

The collars stay connected so your system keeps working where it matters.

Built for remote, expansive land

The rugged and hard to reach parts of your ranch are now covered.

No infrastructure cost

Getting started doesn't require anything on your land, just collars on your cattle.

Graze land you can't build on

Public land, leased ground, and seasonal country are all within reach, with no permanent setup.

The App

Manage the ranch from anywhere

Create virtual fences, move cattle, and monitor herd and pasture performance with live data from your operation. Built with producers' real-world input, the Halter app is advanced technology that's simple to use, giving you the insights and tools you need to manage your ranch.

A digital twin of your ranch

Live data on cattle locations and grazing activity across your operation. The Halter app gives ranchers the ability to check in on their herd anytime, from anywhere.

Fence and move cattle with a tap

Ranchers set a shift in the Halter app, and minutes later, cattle move in the real world. This means you can stay adaptable to changing weather, forage conditions, and herd needs.

Turn complex data into decisions

Data doesn't have impact by itself. The Halter app displays complex data in a way that's simple and easy to interpret, so you can so you can focus on decisions that improve your operation.

Over the years Halter has collected over 7 billion hours of animal behaviour data. This presents a wealth of opportunities for analysis, to provide valuable insights back to farmers & their animals.

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Halter Intelligence

Advanced engineering you don't see

Underneath the hood, there's a world of smart software and machine learning models that power Halter's intelligence, turning raw data into insights ranchers can use. That's what lets the collars move and contain cattle, and monitor grazing behavior across your operation. All running 24/7 in the background.

Aerial view of a herd of cows clustered in a paddock with virtual fencing boundaries marked on the grass, showing the layout and digital control of grazing zones.

Smart Data Platform

Every data point, working for your ranch

Each collar collects and sends over 6,000 data points every minute to Halter's cloud-based platform. This information is processed in real time, then surfaced in the mobile or app as clear, actionable insights ranchers can use to make better daily decisions.

A light brown cow grazes in a green pasture while wearing a Halter collar. Stylised digital dots flow from its neck, suggesting a virtual fence line.

The Cowgorithm®

Artificial intelligence that understands animal behavior

The world-first algorithm that automatically trains cattle to respond to directional audio cues from the collar, enabling virtual fencing and remote shifting. This is what makes Halter's virtual fencing work, and why it works so well.

Frequently asked questions

What animals can I collar with Halter?

Halter collars are designed for cattle only. They aren’t made for sheep, goats, or horses. Sorry!

How are Halter collars different from other systems?

Halter collars are backed by nearly 10 years of research and development.

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The collars use dual speakers for left and right sound cues, plus a vibration to confirm when cattle are moving the right way. This makes the training predictable and easy for cattle to learn. Solar panels sit on top of the collars where they get the most light, keeping them charged through short winter days and shaded grazing. The design is tough, ergonomic, and built to last on cattle.

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The latest collars also have direct-to-satellite connectivity, which means that no on-ranch tower infrastructure or cellular connection is required.

Why did Halter introduce direct-to-satellite connectivity for collars?

For large, remote, or difficult-to-reach ranches, the cost and logistics of putting up enough towers to cover the whole operation have, at times, been out of reach.

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We introduced satellite connectivity to change that. Now, satellite-enabled Halter collars can work anywhere across your operation - with no on-ranch towers or cellular coverage required. Whether you're grazing across expansive terrain, managing cattle in remote areas, or operating in a location where installing towers just wasn't possible before, you can now access the full benefits of Halter's virtual fencing and herding technology.

Do I need to be with a particular mobile provider for satellite-enabled collars to work?

No - Halter provides all the coverage and connectivity for the collars.

Are the app features different for satellite-enabled collars?

No. Your Halter app experience is exactly the same whether your collars run on satellite or towers. All ranchers have access to the same features, regardless of which system they're using.

Will the satellite-enabled collars work with tree cover?

Yes. Halter works under light tree cover in areas where you can still see the sky. If you have any questions about your specific operation, reach out to your Territory Manager.

Where will satellite-enabled collars be available?

Satellite-enabled collars are available for beef ranches across the United States.