A free webinar series will introduce graziers to technology that uses GPS collars on livestock to create invisible fences.
“Virtual fencing offers producers the flexibility to manage grazing with precision, without the need for physical interior infrastructure,” says Kaitlyn Dozler, virtual fence program manager for University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture. The system is activated by an animal’s movements, like fitness trackers worn by humans. Sensors attached to the cow can send real-time data to the producer’s phone.
The five-part series covers the basics of virtual fencing (June 27), opportunities for grazing on cropland (July 25), intensive grazing on perennial systems (Aug. 29) and pasture nutrient management (Sept. 26). The series concludes Oct. 24 with a session for producers and providers.