Virtual fencing for cattle using cellphone coverage and shock collars is being tested in western US and Canada.
Virtual fencing for cattle is being tested in the western US and Canada, using cellphone coverage, $200 collars per cow, and a computer-based map system. If cows stray, they receive a small shock similar to dog training collars. BC Cattlemen and Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops are involved in testing. The technology's economics shine for ranchers needing boundary control in large areas.
May 06, 2024
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