A pilot study: Training cattle to virtual fence management in groups
• In a production setting, the accuracy of virtual fence (VF) collars is crucial, particularly when dealing with small-scale pastures or making precise management decisions. • Without a clear understanding of the accuracy associated with VF collars, some intended uses may be limited, or inadvertent problems may be created. • With a better understanding of a VF collar's accuracy, users can design and implement more effective VFs into their production system. • The initial introduction of animals to VF plays a crucial role in training and influences the success of implementing future VF scenarios.
Authors
- Ryan R Reuter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-7855)
- Almut Gerhardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3378-9510)
- Fedele Manna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6374-0345)
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Rangelands
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2024.08.004
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82
Funders
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Nature Conservancy
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Natural Resources Conservation Service