Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

Learn how Kraal simplifies livestock management and monitoring — from setup to success, everything you need to know is right here.

 

Explore

a-mature-farmer-with-tablet-standing-by-mini-tract-2024-10-21-08-41-56-utc

Frequently Asked Questions Everything You Need to Know About Kraal

Welcome to the Kraal FAQ page. Here you’ll find answers to common questions about how Kraal works, what you can expect, and how it can make livestock farming more secure, efficient, and profitable. We’ll keep adding to this page as more farmers join and share their questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick, reliable answers about our technology, setup, and solutions — helping you farm smarter with clarity and confidence.

 Kraal Livestock Management is a software-only platform (monthly subscription) for records, breeding, and planning. Kraal Livestock Monitoring includes this software plus ear tags and gateways for tracking and health alerts.” 

For Livestock Monitoring users, installation is straightforward. Tagging animals is as simple as using a standard ear tag applicator. Once in place, the tags automatically connect to the system, and you can monitor your livestock from the Kraal app.

For Livestock Management users, only software setup is needed.

For Livestock Monitoring users, installation is straightforward. Tagging animals is as simple as using a standard ear tag applicator. Once in place, the tags automatically connect to the system, and you can monitor your livestock from the Kraal app.

For Livestock Management users, only software setup is needed.

No. As a Livestock Monitoring user, all you need is the Kraal ear tags, which we provide, and access to our app. Depending on your farm’s connectivity, we’ll also recommend a network solution that works best for you.

Kraal is flexible. Our tags can connect through cellular networks, LoRa gateways, or satellite, depending on your farm’s location. We’ll make sure you have the right option to stay connected.

Livestock Monitoring users can set up “geofences” (virtual farm boundaries). If an animal moves outside those boundaries, Kraal sends you an instant alert with the last known location so you can act fast.

Yes. For Livestock Monitoring users, Kraal provides live location updates so you can recover animals quickly. This also strengthens your proof when working with police or insurance.

Kraal ear tags are designed for harsh farm conditions and have a multi-year battery life. You’ll be notified when it’s time to replace a tag, so you’ll never be caught off guard.

Absolutely. They’re lightweight, non-invasive, and designed with animal welfare in mind.

No. If you can use WhatsApp or Facebook, you can use Kraal. The app is intuitive, with clear dashboards, maps, and automated alerts.

Yes. You can add team members, workers, or family so everyone stays informed.

No. Whether you manage 50 livestock or 5,000, Kraal scales with you. The system is designed to be cost-effective and flexible for farms of all sizes.

Our support team is available to guide you through setup, troubleshooting, and ongoing use. We also provide training materials and step-by-step guides.

Frequently Asked Questions Didn’t find your question?

Ask our team and we’ll be happy to help! Your question may even be added to this FAQ to help other farmers in future.