Texas Cows Wearing Fit-Bits

Cattle ranchers in West Texas are strapping fit-bits on their cows.  The fitness trackers keep track of the herd's movements at a time when the industry is facing a labor shortage.  Instead of wrapping them around their hooves, they're worn as ear tags and collars. 

The high-tech trackers, made by Micro Technologies of Amarillo, can also alert ranchers if their cattle become sick.

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