Some of the most common issues with Ceres Tags
Activation – getting the tags to activate can be a problem. Make sure you activate the tags before you tag your livestock. It’s a good idea to activate them the day before – This will provide time to confirm the tag is active and showing correctly in your software solution - giving you the certainty that the tag is working properly.
Lost tags – Ceres tag recommend that the tag unit faces forward so that it is in the inside of the ear. This will reduce the chance of lost tags. Ceres Ranch tags can be removed and reattached with a new pin if required.
Barcodes and VID – make sure you identify the tag serial number and match it to your Visual ID for your record keeping purposes. That way you will be able to make the most out of your software insights – matching tags to cows accurately.
Alerts – You can set up, edit or cancel alerts in the AgriProve Software solution. Go to the Alerts section online and select the type of notification to modify.
My tags aren’t showing up in the software. - Generally tags will send a data packet via satellite within 4 hours of activation. However, in rare cases it may take up to 36 hours for the first data packet to be received. If after 36 hours you still have no connection to the software ensure that the tag is activated (there should be no lights flashing if the tag is activated)