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1Harland, Alexandra J.

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1behaviour
1cattle
1rotational grazing
1technical performance
1virtual fence

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1Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science

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1Bork, Edward (Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science)
1Fitzsimmons, Carolyn (Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science)

An Examination of Virtual Fencing as a Tool to Manage Beef Heifers and Cow-calf Pairs in Western Canada
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Fall 2024

Harland, Alexandra J.

This study encompasses the evaluation of Nofence virtual fencing (VF) technology for managing grazing cattle in western Canada, addressing both technical performance and animal behavior. Two key investigations were conducted: one focusing on the technical efficacy of VF collars during summer and...

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An Examination of Virtual Fencing as a Tool to Manage Beef Heifers and Cow-calf Pairs in Western Canada