Introduction to the eShepherd Web App

Getting Started

To begin using the eShepherd web app, open your browser and visit www.app.eshepherd.com . Log in with the password that your created during your account setup process.

Before you dive in, adjust your browser zoom to about 80% for better visibility of the map and sidebar.

If you don’t already have your bookmarks bar visible, go into your browser settings and enable it. Bookmark the eShepherd app by dragging the URL to the bar for quick access.

Understanding the Map

The map shows your farm's physical fences (white lines), watering points, gates, and other infrastructure. These markers help communicate with your team — like marking a gate for someone to close. Animal icons represent different mobs, color-coded for easy identification. Active virtual paddocks appear as solid orange lines, while inactive ones are dotted. You can activate or deactivate these paddocks as needed for rotational grazing.

Map Tools and Layers

Use the reset button to center your property on the screen, and the layers button to toggle visibility for various elements, like watering points and landmarks. If the map looks cluttered, turn off layers you don’t need. You can also use this feature to reveal any missing elements.

Menus Overview

The main menus are located on the left. In the Mob Menu, you’ll see all your animal groups. The Notifications Menu shows alerts like boundary breaches or low battery warnings. In the Animals Menu, view and customize the details of each animal. The Neckband Menu lets you track both fitted and unfitted neckbands. Unfitted neckbands appear as green triangles, while fitted ones show as animal icons. The Virtual Paddock Menu lists all paddocks, both active and inactive. In the Status Menu, monitor the transition progress between paddocks. The Infrastructure Menu allows you to create or edit physical paddocks and landmarks. Finally, use Heat Maps to see where your animals spend most of their time grazing.

Additional Features

Use the layers and column selection tools to declutter your view by hiding elements or data you don’t need. You can adjust the zoom level to focus on specific areas or get a broader view of your farm.

Work your way through the more of the material here in the Help Centre to help you master the web app!

This overview covers the basics of the eShepherd web app. For more detailed information on specific features, explore the additional resources in the app.

Updated on: 26/07/2025