-Series Description
Explore the transformative potential of virtual fence technology in livestock management. Although it was first conceptualized in the 1980’s, virtual fencing has only recently become practical for working ranches, and its rapid evolution has significant implications for a broad range of land management and livestock production goals and values. This video series showcases early adopters from across the U.S., sharing their experiences and insights to help you effectively integrate virtual fencing into your operations.
-Episode Description
Part 2 navigates the evolving landscape of virtual fence technology. It stresses the importance of developing support networks, discusses technical considerations, highlights system limitations, and emphasizes the importance of building a strategic grazing plan for effective implementation, providing valuable guidance for users seeking to harness the full potential of this innovative agricultural tool.
0:00 - Series Introduction
1:00 - Getting Started
2:18 - Step 2 - Develop a Support Network
4:24 - Step 3 - Pick Your System & Learn its Limitations
6:25 - Step 4 - Design a Grazing Plan
9:11 - Credits
-Virtual Fence Resources
The Rangelands Gateway - rangelandsgateway.org/virtual...
Virtual Fence Facebook Group - / virtualfenceforum
-Publications
Effects of virtual fence monitored by global positioning system on beef cattle behavior
academic.oup.com/tas/article/...
Virtual Fencing Effectively Excludes Cattle from Burned Sagebrush Steppe
www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Using Virtual Fencing to Create Fuel Breaks in the Sagebrush Steppe
www.sciencedirect.com/science...