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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
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Barthelmess Ranch
Virtual fencing technology has been proven to be an effective solution for both ranch efficiency and cost management.
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How People Use Vence
From Improving Ground to Managing Fire, There Are Countless Ways to Use Vence.
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Using Virtual Fencing Technology
You Don’t Have to Be a Computer Expert to Use Vence.
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Vence in the news
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Virtual Fences for Cows Show Benefits
March 6, 2024
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Restoring rangeland at Ritter Ranch
February 26, 2024
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February 1, 2024
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Free the American West From Barbed Wire
September 26, 2023
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Virtual fences can benefit both ranchers and wildlife
July 19, 2023
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Virtual fencing shows promise in North Routt County
July 5, 2023
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Virtual Fences for Cattle Find a Home on the Range
May 18, 2023
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April 18, 2023
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Virtual fencing for beef cattle
April 6, 2023
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Technology is transforming ag. Are you ready?
February 28, 2023
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Virtual Fencing a Game Changer for Targeted Grazing
November 1, 2022
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Some Eagle County ranchers are using virtual fences
September 14, 2022
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With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer
August 18, 2022
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Virtual fences may help cows have less of an impact on climate change
December 25, 2021
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With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer
August 18, 2022
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Virtual fences may help cows have less of an impact on climate change
December 25, 2021
Virtual fencing in the news
Research Papers
Virtual Fencing Effectively Excludes Cattle from Burned Sagebrush Steppe
Effects of virtual fence monitored by global positioning system on beef cattle behavior
5 Effects of Virtual Fencing on Cortisol Concentrations and Behavior of Beef Cattle
Podcasts
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Frank Wooten | Virtual Ranch Management
March 6, 2024
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Could Virtual Fence Transform Rangeland Grazing?
December 14, 2023
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Electric Dog Collars on Cattle? This Rancher Has Ditched the Fence.
September 21, 2023
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Virtual Fence for Cattle Herd Management: Learning Curves & Opportunities
September 12, 2023
Videos
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Circle P Enterprises -Vence Presentation
January 14, 2024
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SDSU Extension – Virtual Fencing: Overview
January 11, 2024
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SDSU Extension – Virtual Fencing: Making Cents on Your Operation
January 11, 2024
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Virtual Fencing for Livestock Management – Vence
November 27, 2023
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Managing Cattle with an Invisible Fence – UF/IFAS Cattle Research
October 18, 2023
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Conservation Northwest – Virtual Fence
August 2, 2023
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Circle P Enterprises – Vence is containing the cows!!!
June 18, 2023
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OSU – Cattle Movement Using Virtual Fence
May 22, 2023
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“Munch on This” with John Abizaid from Vence
April 20, 2023
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IRLS 2023 Session 6: Virtual Fence on the Range
February 1, 2023
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How Virtual Fencing Can Help Cattle Fight Wildfires
September 26, 2022
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Jorgensen Social REEL Vence Collars
August 17, 2022
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April 23, 2022
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SUNUP – Research into Virtual Fencing
December 13, 2021
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NextGen Fencing: The Future of Pasture Management
April 27, 2021