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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.

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A herd of cattle grazing in extensive open pasture, contained by a virtual fence boundary Featured Guide

Virtual fencing for cattle: A complete guide for ranchersproducers

How eShepherd virtual fencing works, what it costs, and why ranchersproducers are using it to manage cattle and pasture.

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eShepherd vs Halter: which virtual fencing system fits your operation?

A direct comparison of eShepherd and Halter on cost, battery life, connectivity, pasture monitoring, weighing and animal welfare.

 Farmer walking towards cattle wearing eShepherd virtual fencing collars Comparison

eShepherd vs Nofence for cattle: a head-to-head virtual fencing comparison

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eShepherd vs Vence: virtual fencing compared for cattle operations

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How does eShepherd compare to other virtual fencing solutions?

An honest, up-to-date comparison of eShepherd against Halter, Vence and Nofence on pricing, battery life, connectivity and pasture monitoring.

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Virtual fencing total cost of ownership: what it actually costs over 10 years

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