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Guides, explainers and deep dives on virtual fencing, cattle management and pasture, written for the people putting the system to work.
Featured Guide World’s first virtual fencing code of conduct released
Despite being applied to hundreds of thousands of animals worldwide, the development and use of VFT remains largely unregulated from an animal welfare perspective.
Featured News Manufactured in New Zealand, trusted on farms worldwide
Every eShepherd neckband is designed and built at Gallagher's home in Hamilton, New Zealand. Here's the story behind the gear on your cattle, and why a recent expansion means more of it, sooner.
Guide Virtual fencing for cattle: A complete guide for ranchers producers
News Farm succession is not only an asset transfer, it’s also a decision-transfer
News The virtual fencing collars changing local farms
A Mirboo North, Victoria farmer says he's already seeing real improvements in how he manages his cattle — and it's only been a month since he introduced virtual fencing collars.
News From curious to convinced: virtual fencing trial on Banks Peninsula
News Virtual fencing reaches the US Senate
Guide How to fund virtual fencing with subsidies and carbon credits
Virtual fencing is a long-term investment. Government conservation programs, cost-share grants and carbon schemes can help pay for it. Here is how the main funding levers work for cattle producers in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, with links to every official program.
News Virtual fencing is now legal in New South Wales
News Victoria opens the gate to virtual fencing
Explainer Beyond the spreadsheet: rethinking ROI for virtual fencing
There isn't one number that captures what virtual fencing is worth. The real return shows up in time, flexibility, pasture, and stock that's easier to manage, and it tends to surprise the people who adopt it. Here's a more useful way to think about the question.
Explainer Virtual fencing after bushfire wildfire : a faster path to recovery
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