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Wandering Shepherd connects cow/calf producers with real‑time herd visibility, grazing insights, and health alerts—without asking you to live behind a desk.
Backed by 40+ years of ranching experience and award‑winning ag tech.
Active animals
298
Grazing blocks
12
Alerts today
3
Example alert
3 heifers outside planned grazing boundary in East Range.
Auto‑pinned on the ranch map and sent to your phone.
Why Wandering Shepherd
Co‑founded by lifelong producers and ag‑tech builders, Wandering Shepherd focuses on practical tools that fit right into your existing operation.
40+ years on the land
Our team actively runs a 300‑pair cow/calf operation, pressure‑testing every idea against real‑world seasons, markets, and mud.
Proven Ag innovation
From award‑winning GPS/satellite ear tags to herd analytics, we bring practical technology to the ranch gate.
Simple by design
Clear alerts, clean dashboards, and offline‑friendly workflows mean you spend more time riding and less time clicking.
Products
Mix and match hardware and software to fit your herd size, land base, and connectivity.
Real-time Location + health insights for every animal in your herd.
Single dashboard for grazing, health events, and pasture utilization.
Connect existing scales, tags, and ranch tools into one system.
Pricing
Transparent monthly subscriptions, hardware financed or purchased outright.
For smaller herds getting started with digital ranching.
$129
/bolus
Built with input from 300‑pair cow/calf producers.
$99
/bolus
For large and multi‑ranch operations needing customization.
Let’s talk
Compare Plans
A side-by-side look at features available in each subscription tier.
| Feature | Starter | Cow/Calf Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Health Monitoring | Basic | Advanced | Full suite |
| Grazing Analytics | – | ✓ | ✓ + Custom |
| Integrations | Limited | Standard | Unlimited |
| Support Level | Priority | Dedicated manager |
Health Monitoring Comparison
A clear breakdown of why in‑body bolus sensors outperform ear‑based temperature tags for reliability, accuracy, and real‑world ranch conditions.
Interactive Demo
A lightweight in-browser simulation showing example animal locations and alerts. No external services required.
Click any animal dot to view an example alert.
Simulated data only. Visuals approximate real Wandering Shepherd dashboards.
What Ranchers Say
Testimonials from producers who rely on Wandering Shepherd every season.
“The system has saved us countless hours. Being able to see where our cattle are in real time changed how we run the ranch.”
— Jenna S., Saskatchewan Rancher
“We caught a health issue early because the activity alert notified us. That one feature paid for the system.”
— Tyler & Megan R., Montana Cow/Calf Producers
“Our grazing rotations are smoother than ever. The data helps us use every acre efficiently.”
— Marco D., Alberta Grass‑fed Beef Operation
Team
We’ve shipped livestock genetics worldwide and built award‑winning ag tech. Now we’re putting those pieces together for ranchers everywhere.
Sheldon Archibald
Co‑Founder & President
40+ years as a cow/calf producer, 300‑pair operation, and global livestock genetics experience.
Neil Helfrich
Co‑Founder, CEO
30+ years in business and computer systems, bringing ranch‑ready tech to producers.
Get in touch
Share a bit about your herd and land base. We’ll follow up with a short call and a tailored walkthrough.
How demos work
Field‑tested in real weather.
Our hardware and workflows are designed for cold snaps, mud, and spotty cell coverage—not just sunny slide decks.
Our Offices
We proudly serve ranchers across Canada and the United States with dedicated regional support.
Wandering Shepherd Canada
22 Codette Way
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8H 0P3, Canada
Email: canada@wanderingshepherd.com
Phone: +1 (780) 982‑5081
Wandering Shepherd USA
3000 E 9th Street
Hays, Kansas
67601, USA
Email: usa@wanderingshepherd.com
Phone: +1 (780) 982‑5081