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Virtual fencing | The next evolution in range management
Good for wildlife, good for land, and good for our local rancher’s pocketbooks, virtual fencing is a win-win-win situation — giving it every reason to make its big debut in Washington. So how does the technology work? What problem is it trying to solve? Virtual fencing is GPS technology that allows cattle ranchers to build ‘virtual’ fences instead of physical barriers. This could be the next evolution in cattle and land management.
Customer Stories
A real-life example of how virtual fencing for livestock makes sense (and cents)
An example of Vence at work: Leo Barthelmess of Montana
Virtual fencing technology has been proven to be an effective solution for both ranch efficiency and cost management. But we’re well aware it can be scary to implement a new technology.
From Improving Ground to Managing Fire
There Are Countless Ways to Use Vence
“When you look at the cattle market today and the cost of losing a couple calves, you can see how virtual fencing technology pays for itself pretty quickly”
Make the Most of Your Crew’s Time with Virtual Fencing
Shorter, more productive workdays
Rounding up 300 cattle pairs across 12,000 acres is a big job. Doing that across Idaho’s mountainous terrain 150 miles away from homebase is a major undertaking.
Using virtual fencing technology to rescue cattle in a blizzard
“Using the virtual fencing system, we were not only able to see where the cows were moving, but were able to contain the cows within the Field Station boundaries by applying a series of virtual fences.”
Vence Gives Ranchers the Bandwidth to Increase Stocking Density
“I’ve expanded my cow herd by a third since adopting Vence two years ago”
You Don’t Have to Be a Computer Expert to Use Vence
“Getting started with Vence takes some legwork, but it’s not rocket science”
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Vence in the news
November 12, 2024
Virtual Fencing – New tool for managing cattle on the range
November 5, 2024
Greener Pastures – Using virtual fencing to make fire breaks
October 28, 2024
How to Try a New Technology for Grazing – Virtual fencing or anything else
September 30, 2024
Helping to Save the Colorado River with Virtual Fencing
September 12, 2024
August 7, 2024
Virtual fencing piloted in northern Saskatchewan
July 19, 2024
Wireless Ranching in Eastern Montana
June 18, 2024
June 12, 2024
May 1, 2024
Virtual Fencing Makes Rnaching Less Time-Consuming
April 25, 2024
Virtual Fences for Cows Show Benefits
March 6, 2024
Restoring rangeland at Ritter Ranch
February 26, 2024
February 1, 2024
Free the American West From Barbed Wire
September 26, 2023
Virtual fences can benefit both ranchers and wildlife
July 19, 2023
Virtual fencing shows promise in North Routt County
July 5, 2023
Virtual Fences for Cattle Find a Home on the Range
May 18, 2023
April 18, 2023
Virtual fencing for beef cattle
April 6, 2023
Technology is transforming ag. Are you ready?
February 28, 2023
Virtual Fencing a Game Changer for Targeted Grazing
November 1, 2022
Some Eagle County ranchers are using virtual fences
September 14, 2022
With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer
August 18, 2022
Virtual fences may help cows have less of an impact on climate change
December 25, 2021
With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer
August 18, 2022
Virtual fences may help cows have less of an impact on climate change
December 25, 2021
Virtual fencing in the news
Developing the best virtual fence ear tag for cows
November 7, 2024
Top 6 benefits of virtual fencing for cattle
November 5, 2023
Silicon valleys, grassy plains and the ag tech revolution
November 5, 2024
Petition opposes virtual fencing
October 29, 2024
Farmers say virtual fences are the future
October 23, 2024
NRCS Launches Financial Assistance for Virtual Fencing
October 17, 2024
Virtual Fencing: New Support for Graziers
October 16, 2024
Research Papers
Implementation of virtual fencing in heifers for mountain summer grazing
Harnessing virtual fencing for more effective and adaptive agri-environment schemes to conserve grassland biodiversity
The potential of virtual fencing technology to facilitate sustainable livestock grazing management
Podcasts
June 6, 2024
Frank Wooten | Virtual Ranch Management
March 6, 2024
Could Virtual Fence Transform Rangeland Grazing?
December 14, 2023
Electric Dog Collars on Cattle? This Rancher Has Ditched the Fence.
September 21, 2023
Virtual Fence for Cattle Herd Management: Learning Curves & Opportunities
September 12, 2023
Videos
Virtual Fencing Project Funding Available
April 9, 2024
eShepherd in action: Visnaga Ranch, Texas
October 19, 2024
Echo-Y Farms Virtual Fence Day 8 using Gallagher Eshepherd
September 14, 2024
Circle P Enterprises -Vence Presentation
January 14, 2024
SDSU Extension – Virtual Fencing: Overview
January 11, 2024
SDSU Extension – Virtual Fencing: Making Cents on Your Operation
January 11, 2024
Virtual Fencing for Livestock Management – Vence
November 27, 2023
Managing Cattle with an Invisible Fence – UF/IFAS Cattle Research
October 18, 2023
Conservation Northwest – Virtual Fence
August 2, 2023
Circle P Enterprises – Vence is containing the cows!!!
June 18, 2023
OSU – Cattle Movement Using Virtual Fence
May 22, 2023
“Munch on This” with John Abizaid from Vence
April 20, 2023
IRLS 2023 Session 6: Virtual Fence on the Range
February 1, 2023
How Virtual Fencing Can Help Cattle Fight Wildfires
September 26, 2022
Jorgensen Social REEL Vence Collars
August 17, 2022
April 23, 2022
SUNUP – Research into Virtual Fencing
December 13, 2021
NextGen Fencing: The Future of Pasture Management
April 27, 2021