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Smart Livestock Monitoring with NXP® NHS3152

Empowering Ethiopia’s livestock industry with intelligent, traceable, and secure cattle tagging.

The SAVVY SmartTag system combines advanced NXP® NHS3152 Smart Sensor technology with modern software to revolutionize livestock health monitoring and traceability. Each animal is tagged with a durable, solar-assisted sensor that tracks temperature, movement, and health history in real time even offline.

Livestock monitoring in Ethiopia

Transforming Livestock Management in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is home to over 70 million cattle, forming the backbone of its agricultural economy. Yet, disease management, certification delays, and poor traceability continue to hinder exports.

The SAVVY SmartTag Project introduces a next-generation solution to close these gaps — offering continuous health tracking, secure data integrity, and faster certification workflows that bring Ethiopia closer to OIE-compliant export standards.

SmartTag Key Features

Revolutionizing Livestock Monitoring

Real-time Fever Alerts

Real-Time Fever Alerts

Continuous body temperature monitoring enables early detection of illness, reducing in-transit mortality by up to 75% and protecting livestock health.

  • Instant health notifications
  • Automatic fever detection
  • Disease outbreak prevention
Secure Audit Trail

Secure Audit Trail

AES-128 on-chip authentication creates tamper-proof, verifiable records with optional blockchain anchoring for unmatched data integrity.

  • On-chip AES-128 encryption
  • Blockchain-ready data anchoring
  • Immutable animal history
Offline-First Operation

Offline-First Operation

Built for rural areas — all data is safely stored locally and automatically synced once connectivity is restored.

  • Reliable data collection anywhere
  • Offline buffering & background sync
  • Zero data loss in low-connectivity zones
Long-Life SmartTags

Long-Life SmartTags

SmartTags last up to 7 years on a single battery, powered by integrated solar assist — ideal for long-term field performance.

  • Ultra-low-power design
  • Solar-assisted operation
  • Maintenance-free monitoring
Streamlined Compliance

Streamlined Compliance

Generate OIE-compliant export certificates in minutes instead of days, simplifying regulatory workflows and boosting exports.

  • Automatic compliance certificates
  • Instant export readiness reports
  • Regulatory transparency

From Farm to Export – A Connected Livestock Journey

Discover how the SAVVY SmartTag ecosystem connects every stage of livestock management — ensuring transparency, traceability, and trust from field to export.

1

Tagging & Registration

Each animal receives a unique NXP NHS3152 SmartTag, initialized with its identity and ownership data — ensuring every livestock has a verified, traceable record.

2

Health Monitoring

Veterinarians use NFC-enabled Android apps to scan SmartTags, log temperature, and update health records in real time for proactive disease prevention.

3

Checkpoint Scanning

Inspectors perform bulk UHF scans to monitor herd movement, detect missing tags, and flag anomalies or quarantines instantly at transport checkpoints.

4

Export & Certification

Exporters access real-time dashboards with health reports, transit logs, and automatically generate OIE-compliant export certificates in minutes.

5

Data Integration

All SmartTag data is securely synchronized with a centralized backend, offering real-time analytics and traceability dashboards for complete supply-chain visibility.

SmartTag Benefits

Discover how the SAVVY SmartTag system improves livestock welfare, strengthens the economy, and enhances national transparency in animal management.

Empowering Livestock Management Across Ethiopia

Enhanced Animal Welfare

Enhanced Animal Welfare

Non-invasive, continuous monitoring helps prevent disease outbreaks and promotes overall animal well-being across herds.

  • Continuous health tracking
  • Disease prevention through early alerts
  • Improved animal welfare and productivity
Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Verifiable health data enables farmers to access credit and insurance, turning livestock into digital financial assets.

  • Improved access to loans and insurance
  • Stronger financial security for farmers
  • Higher market value for healthy livestock
National Transparency

National Transparency

Real-time dashboards connect farmers, veterinarians, and regulators for a fully traceable and trustworthy livestock supply chain.

  • Transparent animal traceability
  • Collaboration between all stakeholders
  • Boosted confidence in export quality
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Built on Trusted Technology

Powered by NXP® NHS3152 smart sensors and a modern software stack (Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Android Studio), the SAVVY SmartTag ecosystem ensures security, reliability, and scalability. Each tag integrates temperature sensors, NFC & UHF communication, and AES-128 encryption for secure authentication — all managed through a robust, role-based platform.

Built for the Future of Smart Agriculture

The system is modular and ready to evolve — supporting GPS tracking, activity monitoring, and nationwide scalability via AWS or Azure.

Partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture, ILRI, and CSA ensure long-term sustainability and widespread adoption.

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Smart Agriculture Extensions

Building on the SAVVY SmartTag ecosystem, these innovations expand the future of agriculture in Ethiopia — improving productivity, traceability, and sustainability across the sector.

Smart Breeding

Smart Breeding

Track genetic lineage, optimize breeding programs, and improve livestock quality using data-driven insights powered by SmartTag analytics.

Cross-Border Theft Prevention

Cross-Border Theft Prevention

Secure RFID and GPS-enabled SmartTags allow authorities to trace livestock movements and reduce cross-border theft through real-time monitoring.

Zoonotic Disease Control

Zoonotic Disease Control

Early disease detection through biometric monitoring helps prevent the spread of zoonotic infections, protecting both animals and humans.

Precision Farming

Precision Farming

Integrate IoT sensors, weather data, and SmartTag analytics to improve crop yield, soil health, and water efficiency with precision agriculture methods.

Fertilizer Traceability

Fertilizer Traceability

Enable full traceability from fertilizer production to farm application, ensuring quality assurance and reducing misuse or counterfeit distribution.