Virtual Fencing Is Comparable to Electric Tape Fencing for Cattle Behavior and Welfare

Virtual fencing technology restricts animal movement via communicated signals without physical boundaries. Specifically, the eShepherd™ automated virtual fencing system operates via GPS technology and provides stimuli via a neckband device. An audio warning tone is emitted at the virtual boundary wh...

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Main Authors: Dana L. M. Campbell, Jim M. Lea, Hamideh Keshavarzi, Caroline Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00445/full