G.P.S. collars: a new way to tell when the cows come home

Article Abstract:

Doctors Lew Hunnicutt and Bob Lyons are using collars fitted with Global Positioning System units to track the movements of Texas cattle. The research program, using equipment made by Lotek Wireless, was established to analyze real-time grazing behaviors of cattle and provide inexperienced ranchers with information on which areas to develop and which ones to leave alone. The satellite data determines where cows are grazing, then is combined with infrared imagery and maps showing various vegetation and soil types. The $5,000 tracking collars are battery-powered and are recharged and downloaded every week. The benefits of using high technology to observe cattle include less human intervention (and possible behavioral changes by the cattle) and visual tools that assist ranchers in understanding the need for proper range management.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Texas, Search and navigation equipment, Global Positioning Systems, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Information management, Aerospace industry, Global Positioning System, Cattle, Grazing, Range management, Feed utilization efficiency

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2-way radios: Digital tethers that cover miles

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Family Radio Service walkie-talkies have become invaluable to families, hikers, explorers, business persons and anyone who needs or wants to stay in touch. After a consumer gets a licence from the FCC (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html) and then consider versions from Motorola, Audiovox, Cobra, Uniden and others from about $40 to $180. Some 2-way radios also offer watches, compass, altimeter, FM radio and weather alerts while keeping you connected up to 2 miles in rural areas.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Mobile Radio Systems, Mobile Telemetry Equipment, Evaluation, Product development, Product/Service Evaluation, Wireless communications, Telecommunications equipment industry, Radio equipment, Smart phone, Smart phones, Telemetry, Radiotelephones, Motorola TalkAbout T6310 (Smart phone), Audiovox GMRS-1525 Voxbox (Smart phone), Cobra Microtalk PR 2000WH (Smart phone), Uniden Ecco Trek 2 (Smart phone), Motorola TalkAbout T6220 (Smart phone)

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A dog's life: hidden fences with a bite help keep rover home

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Several innovators in the pet industry have come up with a solution to runnaway dogs. A collar that defines an area, like your back yard, and warns the dog if it is too close to the boundry. If the dog still persists, a light shock is delivered. 85% of owners who have used this product claim it works.

Leather goods, not elsewhere classified, All Other Leather Good Manufacturing, Other Leather Goods, Training, Dogs, Dog training, Leather goods, Pet industry, Dog collars, Fences, Fences (Structures)

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