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Virtual cattle fencing could have ‘huge’ potential for getting cattle back on the land

MUSCATINE COUNTY, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Cattle at a nature preserve in eastern Iowa appear to roam the land freely — no fences or cowboys on horseback patrol their movement. Instead, these ...
Capital Press

Invisible barrier: Project tests virtual cattle fencing

WALLOWA COUNTY, Ore. — For the past month or so some of the latest technology in livestock management has been in use at the East Moraine Community Forest in Wallowa County, but looking around the ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Ranchers are using ‘virtual fencing’ to move their cattle — and help save prairies

Ranchers can set virtual boundaries that keep cattle in specific areas through collars around their necks. “Virtual fence does not replace the human being in the ranching operation,” said William ...
La Grande Observer

Invisible barrier: Project tests virtual cattle fencing on Wallowa Lake’s east moraine

WALLOWA COUNTY — For the past month or so some of the latest technology in livestock management has been in use at the East Moraine Community Forest in Wallowa County, but looking around the ...
The Eagle

Canadian team tests virtual cattle fence

During the summer months when cattle are out grazing on pastures, the work of building and repairing fence, as well as rounding up escaped cattle, is a common chore for most ranchers. But changes in ...
AG Week

Learning the art and critical importance of quality livestock fencing

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — It’s not uncommon for people living in colder climates to spend their winter evenings relaxing on a warm couch and catching up on their favorite shows. Jonathan Kilpatrick likes to ...