5-Part Virtual Fence Webinar Offered

OMAHA (DTN) -- For people who graze livestock, a free five-part webinar series is available to introduce them to virtual fencing, a technology which uses GPS collars on livestock to increase invisible fence boundaries.

The series is sponsored by the University of Missouri's Center for Regenerative Agriculture, University of Missouri Extension, the Fertilizer Control Board and the Missouri Cattlemen's Association.

The series, which runs from June to October, explores the basics of cattle producers using newer technologies. Participants can select to attend as many of the webinars as they want. Topics covered include the basics of virtual fencing (June 27), opportunities for grazing on cropland (July 25), intensive grazing on perennial systems (Aug. 29), pasture nutrient management (Sept. 26) and the series concludes on Oct. 24 with a session for producers and providers.

During that final session, "Hear first-hand from producers and companies currently working with virtual fencing. Come and ask those burning questions to determine which virtual fence technology best fits your operation," noted the university about the webinar series.

"Virtual fencing offers producers the flexibility to manage grazing with precision, without the need for physical interior infrastructure," Kaitlyn Dozler, virtual fence program manager for the University of Missouri's Center for Regenerative Agriculture, said in a press release.

The system is activated by an animal's movements, like fitness trackers worn by humans. Sensors attached to the cow can send real-time data to the producer's phone.

"We encourage livestock producers who are looking to enhance their grazing systems to attend this webinar and learn about virtual fence opportunities," said Chrisee Brandl, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist. "This emerging technology can be a great tool in rotational grazing systems."

The webinar will also look at the opportunities to use virtual fencing on cropland. Shelby Jenkins, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, said cover crops and/or crop residues are only available for a limited amount of time during the year and they need to be managed well to get the most out of them.

"With virtual fence technology, it has never been easier to implement grazing strategies to increase the carrying capacity of these temporary forages," Jenkins said.

For more information and to register for the webinar series, go to https://extension.missouri.edu/….

You can also contact one of the individuals below:

Chrisee Brandl, (573) 642-0755, chriseebrandl@missouri.edu

Shelby Jenkins, (816) 776-6961, shelbyjenkins@missouri.edu

Kaitly Dozler, kaitly.dozler@missouri.edu

Matthew Jenkins, matthew@mocattle.com

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