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Guides, explainers and deep dives on virtual fencing, cattle management and pasture — written for the people putting the system to work.

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A herd of cattle grazing in extensive open pasture, contained by a virtual fence boundary Featured Guide

Virtual fencing for cattle: A complete guide for ranchersproducers

How eShepherd virtual fencing works, what it costs, and why ranchersproducers are using it to manage cattle and pasture.

 A herd of Hereford cattle grazing in open extensive country Comparison

eShepherd vs Vence: virtual fencing compared for cattle operations

A direct comparison of eShepherd and Vence on cost, battery, containment, connectivity and apps. Honest analysis with the long-run numbers that matter.

 A Charolais cow wearing a virtual fencing neckband in pasture Comparison

eShepherd vs Nofence for cattle: a head-to-head virtual fencing comparison

 An aerial view of a herd of cattle grazing in an open paddock with virtual fence boundaries indicated Comparison

How does eShepherd compare to other virtual fencing solutions?

 A farmer fitting an eShepherd virtual fencing neckband on a cow Comparison

eShepherd vs Halter: which virtual fencing system fits your operation?

A direct comparison of eShepherd and Halter on cost, battery life, connectivity, pasture monitoring, weighing and animal welfare.

 A pastoral landscape of rolling autumn hills with grazing country in the foreground Reference

Virtual fencing total cost of ownership: what it actually costs over 10 years

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