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Executive Brief
Overview of the verification problem, VeeTeller approach, and pilot scope.
Resources
Pilot and Executive Resources
Resource materials are being prepared for selected pilot discussions with processors, saleyards, transport operators, and farms. Documents will be shared as they become available.
In preparation
Commercial Pilot Overview
Deployment areas, site requirements, and pilot evaluation process.
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Technical Overview
High-level platform architecture without exposing proprietary implementation detail.
In preparation
Pilot Enquiries
Contact pathway for organisations evaluating a commercial pilot deployment.
Technical Knowledge Centre
Technical resources on livestock verification, edge vision, offline-first operation, and commercial pilot evaluation for processors, saleyards, and livestock operations.
What is livestock verification?
Livestock verification is more than livestock counting. A count records how many animals were observed. Verification establishes auditable evidence that animals moved through a defined point at a specific time, within a traceable verification session.
Farms, transport operators, saleyards, and processors each hold separate records. When those records do not align, no party may hold independent evidence of what occurred at the transfer point.
Manual counts carry inherent risk. Operator fatigue, livestock behaviour, environmental conditions, and operational pressure all affect tally accuracy and consistency between shifts. A count entered in one system may not match another, and neither record may reflect what actually passed through the movement point.
Custody changes require auditable records. Processing plant verification and saleyard verification depend on movement evidence tied to a defined verification session — not a figure recorded after the event.
VeeTeller supports verification at the point of movement. Movement events are captured locally using edge vision, producing verification session records that can be reviewed and reconciled without cloud connectivity or manual tallying.
Livestock counting and reconciliation
Livestock counting is only useful if it can be trusted. A tally recorded after the event carries less weight than evidence captured at the movement point. When counts are disputed, the question is whether any party can demonstrate what passed through the transfer point.
Farms, transport operators, saleyards, and processors maintain separate movement records in different formats and at different times. Without a common movement reference for the same event, reconciliation relies on manual comparison and operator recall.
A verification session differs from a tally in scope and traceability. A tally states a count. A verification session ties observed movement to a timestamp, a defined movement point, and associated evidence — providing a structured basis for independent review.
VeeTeller groups movement events into verification sessions as animals pass through a controlled point. Each session forms a consistent unit for evidence review, reporting, and reconciliation.
Key takeaway
Independent livestock verification provides an auditable movement record rather than simply recording an animal count.
Edge vision technology
VeeTeller applies edge vision at the race, ramp, or transfer point. Image capture and verification processing run on site hardware, not in a remote cloud service.
The platform is offline-first. Verification session management, movement capture, and local record keeping do not require continuous internet connectivity. This supports New Zealand livestock operations where network access is intermittent or unavailable.
Audit and reconciliation require confidence that identical operating conditions produce consistent outcomes. Deterministic verification provides that consistency. Evidence is stored locally on the edge device and remains authoritative on site.
Cloud synchronisation is optional. When connectivity is available, approved verification session records may be transferred for central review or reporting. Synchronisation supplements local records; it does not replace on-site session authority.
Key takeaway
Offline edge processing allows verification to continue even where internet connectivity cannot.
Commercial pilot programme
VeeTeller is at the commercial pilot stage and is not offered as a general commercial release. Pilots are conducted in partnership with participating organisations under real operating conditions — not in laboratory or simulated environments.
Partners evaluate deployment workflow, site configuration, evidence review, and reporting at their own facilities. Findings from each engagement inform engineering refinement of the edge runtime, verification engine, and customer application.
Engagements are scoped to processors, saleyards, transport operators, and livestock operations with defined movement points. Site layout, throughput, and workflow requirements are agreed before deployment.
Key takeaway
Commercial pilots are focused on validating operational deployment under real livestock handling conditions.
Pilot enquiries
Organisations evaluating livestock verification for a commercial pilot may contact the team to discuss site requirements and deployment scope.
High-level technical architecture
Platform components at a high level. Proprietary implementation detail is not disclosed.
Customer App
Field-facing application for session control, movement capture, and on-site review at the race, ramp, or transfer point.
Edge Runtime
Local execution environment hosting verification workloads on site. Supports offline-first livestock verification without continuous cloud dependency.
Verification Engine
Deterministic verification layer that evaluates livestock movement events and produces auditable session outcomes.
Local Session Store
On-device store for verification sessions, movement events, and evidence artefacts. Holds authoritative local state when connectivity is unavailable.
Cloud Synchronisation
Optional synchronisation pathway for approved records when network access returns. Supports review without replacing local session authority.
Admin Portal
Management interface for configuration, evidence review, reporting, and operational oversight across pilot and deployed sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions on offline-first livestock verification, edge vision, and the New Zealand commercial pilot programme.
Does VeeTeller require internet?
No. VeeTeller is an offline-first platform. Livestock verification, verification session management, and local record keeping operate without continuous internet connectivity. Periodic connectivity may be used for optional cloud synchronisation, software updates, and administration. These are not required for verification at the point of movement.
Is VeeTeller AI?
VeeTeller uses deterministic edge vision rather than probabilistic cloud-based AI services. Processing runs on the edge runtime at the movement point, producing repeatable outcomes suitable for operational review and reconciliation.
What is edge vision?
Edge vision is computer vision processing on local hardware at the race, ramp, or transfer point, rather than in a remote cloud service. VeeTeller uses edge vision to capture and evaluate movement events on site, with evidence held in the local session store.
What is livestock verification?
Livestock verification establishes auditable evidence that animals moved through a defined point at a specific time. It goes beyond livestock counting by producing verification session records that support reconciliation between farms, transport operators, saleyards, and processors.
Is this only for sheep?
VeeTeller is designed for livestock movement verification at controlled transfer points. Sheep counting is a common use case in New Zealand operations, but each commercial pilot is scoped to the livestock types, movement points, and workflows of the participating site.
Can it work at saleyards?
Yes. Saleyard verification is a supported deployment scenario. The platform is intended for movement environments where independent evidence is required to support reconciliation between vendors, buyers, and transport operators.
Can it work for processors?
Yes. Processing plant verification is a supported deployment scenario. VeeTeller can be scoped to receiving ramps, holding yards, and other controlled transfer points where auditable movement records are required.
What happens if connectivity drops?
Verification continues without interruption. Verification sessions, movement events, and evidence remain in the local session store on the edge device. When connectivity returns, approved records may be synchronised through the optional cloud synchronisation pathway.
What is captured in a session?
A verification session includes movement events recorded as animals pass through the controlled point, associated evidence artefacts, session metadata, and timestamps. Each session is the auditable unit for review, reporting, and reconciliation.
Is VeeTeller ready for commercial deployment?
VeeTeller is at the commercial pilot stage in New Zealand and is not offered as a general commercial release. Participating organisations are evaluating deployment workflow, site configuration, evidence review, and reporting under real operating conditions.
How do pilot partners get involved?
Organisations evaluating livestock verification may enquire through the contact form. Pilot scoping covers site requirements, movement point configuration, and deployment planning. Engagements are open to processors, saleyards, transport operators, and livestock operations.
Request Resources
For commercial pilot or technical enquiries, contact the VeeTeller team.