🐄 ORVIWO Cattle Health Monitoring in Puerto Rico

ORVIWO’s Smart Agriculture program uses Semtech LoRaWAN technology to track cattle health, behavior, and location in real time. With IoT sensors, gateways, and AirLink XR connectivity, dairy farmers in Puerto Rico gain early disease detection, improved herd management, and stronger operational efficiency.

Powered by Semtech LoRaWAN®, AirLink XR, and ORVIWO Tactical Infrastructure

How Semtech LoRaWAN® Powers ORVIWO’s Smart Livestock Monitoring

ORVIWO’s architecture is built on Semtech’s long-range, low-power LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® protocol—an LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network) technology designed to transmit small packets of data across extremely long distances with minimal energy use. This connectivity model is what makes real-time cattle health monitoring possible across Puerto Rico’s agricultural regions, especially in Hatillo, Arecibo, and Camuy.

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1. Long-Range Wireless Coverage (1–15 miles)

LoRa modulation provides exceptional long-range performance:

• 1–5 miles in hilly or obstructed terrain

• 10–15 miles line-of-sight in open agricultural zones

This allows a single Semtech LoRaWAN gateway deployed by ORVIWO to cover:

• Entire dairy farms

• Multi-parcel grazing areas

• Rotational pasture systems

• Remote edges of farm property

Farmers no longer need expensive cellular trackers—LoRaWAN covers everything with a single gateway.

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2. Ultra-Low Power Consumption (3–10 years of battery life)

Semtech LoRa devices are engineered for extreme power efficiency.Cattle sensors can operate:

• 3+ years on coin-cell batteries

• Up to 10 years on larger lithium packs

This is essential for Puerto Rico’s hot, humid climate where frequent battery changes are impractical and costly.

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3. IoT Sensors for Advanced Livestock Health Intelligence

ORVIWO’s solution supports a wide range of LoRa-enabled sensors:

• In-ear temperature and fever detection

• Gait, step count, and activity monitors

• Heart-rate and rumination trackers

• GPS-free geolocation via RSSI + TDOA

• Estrus and fertility cycle monitoring

• Early-stage disease behavior modeling

• Anti-theft tampering alerts

These sensors feed continuous data into ORVIWO’s cloud AI for pattern analysis and anomaly detection.

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4. Semtech AirLink XR: The Backbone of Mission-Critical Connectivity

The Semtech AirLink XR Series provides the rugged connectivity needed for Puerto Rico’s demanding agricultural environments.

Key capabilities include:

✔ Multi-WAN failover: Cellular → Wi-Fi → Ethernet → Satellite

✔ Edge compute: Pre-processes cattle sensor data before cloud upload

✔ Rugged MIL-SPEC hardware: Heat, dust, moisture, and vibration resistant

✔ Cloud management: Monitor gateways, update firmware, push configurations through ALMS

This is why the AirLink XR is the preferred platform for ORVIWO’s Smart Agriculture deployments.

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5. End-to-End ORVIWO x Semtech System Architecture

1. LoRaWAN Sensors on cattle

2. Semtech LoRaWAN Gateway mounted on a pole, barn, or tower

3. AirLink XR Router backhauling data via 4G/5G or satellite

4. ORVIWO Cloud AI Engine analyzing behavior, health indicators, and alerts

This creates a real-time digital twin of every animal in the herd.

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6. Why LoRaWAN Outperforms Cellular Trackers for Livestock

Feature	LoRaWAN	Cellular Trackers	Advantage
Battery Life	3–10 years	1–3 months	🔋 Low-cost, low maintenance
Coverage	10+ miles	Depends on tower proximity	🌐 Works in rural PR
Device Cost	$10–$40	$80–$150	💰 Farm-friendly
Monthly Cost	<$1	$5–$10	🐄 Scalable
Barn Penetration	Strong	Weak	✔ Reliable indoors

LoRaWAN is engineered for massive IoT, not smartphones—making it the superior choice for cattle monitoring.

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7. AI-Driven Early Disease Detection

Through continuous telemetry, AI identifies early indicators of:

• Fever and infection

• Heat stress

• Reduced rumination

• Sudden inactivity

• Lameness or limping

• Isolation from herd

• Feeding irregularities

This enables early intervention, protecting Puerto Rico’s dairy herds and reducing economic losses.

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Transforming Puerto Rico’s Dairy Industry Through Real-Time Intelligence

Puerto Rico’s agricultural sector is evolving rapidly, but no region is more strategically important—or more ready for modernization—than the dairy belt of Hatillo, Arecibo, Camuy, and the northern coast.

With more than 69 active dairy farms in Hatillo alone, this region produces a significant portion of the island’s milk supply. Yet farms still face major challenges:

• Heat stress and humidity

• Rising feed and operational costs

• Limited labor availability

• Animal illness going undetected

• Cattle theft and unauthorized movement

• Inconsistent yield cycles

• Limited real-time visibility

ORVIWO’s Cattle Health Monitoring Program, powered by Semtech LoRaWAN® technology, AirLink XR60/XR80, and AI-driven analytics, introduces a new era of precision livestock management across Puerto Rico.

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🔍 What is ORVIWO Cattle Health Monitoring?

A complete end-to-end livestock intelligence system that gives ranchers 24/7 visibility of their herd’s health, location, behavior, and environmental conditions—using sensors that communicate across miles with extremely low power consumption.

This system is designed specifically for open pastures, rugged terrain, remote barns, and large-scale dairy operations like those found in Hatillo.

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ORVIWO integrates Semtech LoRaWAN technology to deliver real-time livestock monitoring solutions—tracking health, movement, and early signs of disease to support Puerto Rico’s dairy industry with modern, AI-powered agriculture.

💡 Why LoRaWAN®? The Smart Agriculture Backbone

Semtech’s LoRaWAN® platform is the global standard for long-range, low-power agricultural IoT. It is:

• Long-range: signal travels miles across open farmland

• Low-power: sensors last 5–10 years

• Low-cost: ideal for large herds

• Rural-ready: works where cellular fails

• Scalable: supports thousands of sensors

• Hybrid: works with 5G, Wi-Fi, Satellite, Bluetooth

This makes it perfect for Puerto Rico’s dairy industry, where farms can be large, spread out, and located in rural territories.

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ORVIWO deploys LoRaWAN® + AI health monitoring for cattle in Puerto Rico using Semtech AirLink XR and advanced IoT sensors.

🐄 What ORVIWO Monitors in Real Time

1. Early Disease Detection (24–72 Hours Before Symptoms)

In-ear boluses, collars, and environmental sensors measure:

• Internal body temperature

• Rumination cycles

• Feeding/drinking behavior

• Activity patterns

• Movement anomalies

Artificial intelligence compares this data to herd baselines to detect:

• Mastitis

• Heat stress

• Lameness

• Infection

• Digestive disorders

• Behavioral anomalies

Early detection prevents losses and lowers veterinary costs.

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2. Fertility & Reproduction Optimization

Sensors track:

• Heat cycles

• Activity spikes

• Mounting behavior

• Calving predictors

• Post-calving recovery

This allows farms to:✔ Improve pregnancy rates✔ Reduce calving complications✔ Increase milk production consistency✔ Schedule reproduction scientifically

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3. Heat Stress Detection (Critical for Puerto Rico)

Dairy cattle produce less milk above 24°C, and Hatillo regularly reaches temperatures above this threshold.ORVIWO sensors monitor:

• Internal temperature

• Barn humidity

• Shade exposure

• Temperature spikes

Alerts tell ranchers exactly when cows need:

• Shade

• Fans

• Ventilation

• Water supplementation

Heat stress is one of the primary causes of yield loss—and now it can be managed proactively.

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4. GPS Tracking & Anti-Theft Intelligence

Cattle theft remains a challenge across rural Puerto Rico.LoRaWAN trackers enable:

• Real-time GPS

• Geo-fencing

• Escape alerts

• Movement history

• Unusual activity warnings

Farmers see where every cow is—at all times.

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5. Barn Environmental Monitoring

Indoor sensors measure:

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Ventilation

• Ammonia levels

• CO₂

• Water flow

• Feed levels

This ensures barns remain within ideal conditions for:

✔ Milk production

✔ Calving

✔ Animal welfare

✔ Worker safety

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📡 ORVIWO Infrastructure Behind the System

Sensors

• LoRaWAN cattle collars

• Intra-ruminal boluses

• Barn climate & air quality sensors

• Water trough monitors

• Fence & gate sensors

• Pasture soil sensors

Connectivity

• Semtech LoRaWAN® gateways

• AirLink XR60/XR80 (5G, LTE, dual-SIM, GPS)

• Taoglas multi-band antennas

• Starlink satellite optional

Command & Control

• ORVIWO Cloud Platform

• Getac rugged tablets for field crews

• Motorola radios for on-farm emergency comms

• Avigilon video analytics for barn monitoring

This is mission-critical agriculture—robust, reliable, and resilient.

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🌱 Impact on Puerto Rico’s Dairy Operations

✔ Increase Milk Production (10–20%)

Better health → better output.

✔ Reduce Heat Stress Losses (40–60%)

Especially in Hatillo’s humid climate.

✔ Reduce Veterinary Costs

Early detection = early, cheaper treatment.

✔ Reduce Labor Burden

Automation reduces manual tracking.

✔ Increase Herd Lifespan

Healthier cows live longer.

✔ Reduce Cattle Theft

GPS and geofencing prevent losses.

✔ Improve Sustainability & Resource Use

Less water waste, lower energy consumption.

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🏞️ Why Puerto Rico is Ready for Smart Livestock Tech

The island faces unique challenges:

• High temperatures

• High humidity

• Remoteness in some rural areas

• High operational costs

• Strong dairy production demand

• Family-owned farms transitioning to modern tech

ORVIWO provides local execution backed by global technology partners such as:

• Semtech

• Taoglas

• Motorola Solutions

• Getac

• Avigilon

• CyberPower

This brings world-class infrastructure—adapted for Puerto Rico.

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📍 Ideal Pilot Region: Hatillo Dairy Belt

Hatillo is the perfect starting point due to:

• Large farm density

• Existing dairy cooperatives

• Strong community culture

• Existing agrotourism (e.g., Vaca Negra)

• Farms with 50–400+ head of cattle

• Strong interest in modernization

A 3–farm pilot deployment can prove value quickly and expand region-wide.

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🚀 Modernize Your Dairy Operation With ORVIWO Smart Agriculture

Real-Time Health Intelligence for Puerto Rico’s Dairy Industry

Puerto Rico’s dairy sector is evolving — and the farms that innovate now will lead the next decade.With ORVIWO’s LoRaWAN®, Semtech, and AirLink XR solutions, farms gain 24/7 visibility, faster disease detection, and greater operational efficiency across every cow, every acre, every day.

If you want to:

• Reduce herd illness and veterinary costs

• Improve milk production, fertility cycles, and herd uniformity

• Automate behavior and health monitoring

• Track cattle location across open fields and pastures

• Detect theft, tampering, or abnormal behavior instantly

• Deploy Puerto Rico’s most advanced IoT infrastructure

Then your next step is simple:

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📞 Schedule Your ORVIWO Smart Farm Assessment

Our agriculture engineering team will visit your farm, map coverage zones, evaluate your herd’s needs, and design a LoRaWAN-powered solution tailored for:

• Hatillo

• Arecibo

• Camuy

• Northern Coast Dairy Belt

• Small, Medium, and Large-Scale Dairy Operations

Whether you manage 50 cows or 5,000, ORVIWO delivers the technology and expertise to transform your farm into a real-time intelligent livestock operation.

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👉 Contact ORVIWO Today

📧 info@orviwo.com

🌐 www.orviwo.com

📍 Carolina, Puerto Rico

Proudly supporting agriculture across Puerto Rico’s dairy region

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ORVIWO — Prevention | Orchestration | Visibility

Smart Agriculture for a Smarter Puerto Rico

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FAQs

1. Can LoRaWAN® sensors survive Puerto Rico’s heat and humidity?

Yes. Semtech LoRaWAN® livestock sensors are built for high-humidity, high-temperature tropical environments.

2. What happens if a storm knocks out cellular networks?

ORVIWO’s AirLink XR gateways support satellite failover, ensuring uninterrupted data flow.

3. Are farmers required to maintain the sensors?

Maintenance is minimal. Most devices operate for years on a single battery.

4. Does the system work for both small and large farms?

Yes. LoRaWAN® offers scalable coverage for boutique farms and extensive ranches.

5. Is the platform compatible with government agricultural modernization programs?

Absolutely. ORVIWO aligns with Puerto Rico’s smart farming and food security objectives.

6. Can data be accessed offline?

Yes. Getac devices store local data, and Motorola radios provide offline alerting.

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Conclusion — Building a Resilient, Data-Driven Dairy Future

Puerto Rico’s dairy industry is ready for its next evolution. With ORVIWO’s tactical-grade platform—powered by Semtech LoRaWAN®, AirLink XR, Getac, and Motorola—the island’s cattle producers gain a decisive advantage: real-time insights, early health alerts, improved productivity, and resilient connectivity.

Smart agriculture is no longer optional. It is the key to protecting Puerto Rico’s food supply, strengthening local farms, and building a resilient, modernized dairy ecosystem for generations to come.

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