Afriscout: The Must-Have App for Livestock Grazing Management
Afriscout is a free Android app designed for livestock owners and herders. It is a comprehensive tool that provides real-time grazing alerts and accurate vegetation maps to help users make informed decisions about their grazing areas.
With Afriscout, users can easily access vegetation maps of their traditional grazing areas with up-to-date satellite information. The app also displays permanent and temporary surface water variation, allowing users to locate water sources for their animals and avoid areas where water has dried up. Additionally, users can find their location on the map, estimate distances to their destination, and toggle to the topographic map to see the terrain ahead of them.
The app also provides real-time alerts on conflicts, predators, animal diseases, restricted grazing areas, and water shortages in the user's area. Users can share pictures and tips with others to keep their animals safe and avoid potential hazards. Afriscout is a useful tool for livestock grazing management, rangeland management, and migration planning.
