Foundations of Virtual Fencing: Specifics on Collar Deployment by Company
Abstract
A virtual fence (VF) system typically consists of three main components: (1) a software interface that allows users to draw VF lines and define boundary zones on a digital map, establishing designated grazing areas and exclusion zones; (2) a GPS-enabled collar fitted around an animal’s neck, equipped with technology to track movement and deliver auditory and electrical cues to guide or restrict livestock distribution; and (3) base stations and/or cellular towers that facilitate communication between the software and the collars. Although there are similarities across systems, each company offers a distinct collar design. This educational material provides details on the attachment mechanisms, collar assembly, required deployment tools, and recommendations for achieving proper collar fit for each vendor.Series/Report no.
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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2021-38640-34695 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number WPDP22-016. This work is supported by the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program: Inter-Disciplinary Engagement in Animal Systems (IDEAS) [Award no. 2023-68014-39715] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Additional funding for the University of Arizona’s Virtual Fence program was provided by Arizona Experiment Station, the Marley Endowment for Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship, Arizona Cooperative Extension, and The Nature Conservancy.Collections
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