Inside the lines: Virtual fence shows potential for livestock producers

At North Dakota State University, Miranda Meehan has seen virtual fence systems in action with herds of cattle.The cattle wear tracking collars that are set to allow them access to certain areas of pasture.Meehan, a livestock environmental stewardship specialist, says virtual fence systems could allow livestock producers to do more strip grazing without having to spend as much time with temporary fencing.“The benefit I see is reduced labor, at least in-the-field labor,” Meehan says.