NDSU Extension specialists provide considerations for virtual fence in grazing management

With virtual fence, auditory and electrical cues are administered when an animal enters or approaches preset boundaries. (NDSU photo)

With virtual fence, auditory and electrical cues are administered when an animal enters or approaches preset boundaries. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Agriculture Communication Fencing is a critical tool for enhancing grazing management through managing livestock access and distribution. However, constructing physical fences, both permanent and temporary, can be labor-intensive and costly. Over the past year, several ranchers in the region have implemented this technology, and many are wondering how it works and whether ...

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