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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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hereford mob with eShepherd in rain 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.

eShepherd eS1 neckbands manufactured in Gallagher's Hamilton, NZ facility 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.

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

Virtual fencing for cattle: A complete guide for ranchersproducers

NZ Fieldays Panel News

Farm succession is not only an asset transfer, it’s also a decision-transfer

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Willarah Farms, Victoria 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.

3 min read

eShepherd in Banks Peninsular News

From curious to convinced: virtual fencing trial on Banks Peninsula

3 min read

Beef cattle grazing on open rangeland in the United States News

Virtual fencing reaches the US Senate

2 min read

A farmer stands in a hill paddock checking his phone, with cattle grazing behind him under a cloudy sky 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.

A mob of cattle wearing eShepherd virtual fencing neckbands grazing in open pasture News

Virtual fencing is now legal in New South Wales

A herd of Angus cattle wearing orange eShepherd virtual fencing neckbands in green pasture News

Victoria opens the gate to virtual fencing

A farmer walking through a paddock towards cattle wearing eShepherd virtual fencing neckbands 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.

Cattle grazing in open pasture, contained by an eShepherd virtual fence boundary Explainer

Virtual fencing after bushfirewildfire: a faster path to recovery

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