Inside the lines: Virtual fence shows potential for livestock producers

Benjamin Herrold
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024

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Virtual fence uses tracking collars on cattle to allow them access to certain areas of a pasture, making way for rotational or strip grazing without having to put up new temporary fencing every time.

Photo courtesy Yijie Xiong/University of Nebraska

Virtual fencing uses tracking collars on cattle to allow them access to certain areas of a pasture, allowing for rotational or strip grazing without having to put up new temporary fencing every time.

Photo courtesy Chandra Spangler/University of Nebraska

Photo courtesy Chandra Spangler/University of Nebraska

Photo courtesy Chandra Spangler/University of Nebraska

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Benjamin Herrold

At North Dakota State University, Miranda Meehan has seen virtual fence systems in action with herds of cattle.

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