Virtual fencing in remote boreal forests: performance of commercially available GPS collars for free-ranging cattle

Virtual fencing in remote boreal forests: performance of commercially available GPS collars for free-ranging cattle

Abstract Background The use of virtual fencing in cattle farming is beneficial due to its flexibility, not fragmenting the landscape or restricting access like physical fences. Using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology, virtual fence units emit an audible signal and a low-energy electric shoc...

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Main Authors: Erik Versluijs, Morten Tofastrud, Anna Hessle, Robert Serrouya, Derek Scasta, Petter Wabakken, Barbara Zimmermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Animal Biotelemetry
Subjects:
Virtual fencing
Cattle farming
Free-ranging cattle
GPS performance
GPS errors
Grazing management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-024-00389-8
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