Need:
Control where goats are allowed to stay and/or graze in outdoor areas.
Aim:
To control whereabouts of dairy goats without putting up physical fence
Description:
A Virtual fence collar can control the whereabout of goats. This can be needed for a number of reasons:
- Fence goats out from an area.
- Control goat whereabouts before and after milking.
- Location of goats at all time.
How to implement:
Buy virtual fence collars for all adult animals. Download app on cellphone. Provide suitable learning facilities according to product guidelines for goats. Assign in product app the recommended fence boarders.
Expected benefits:
Saves time of putting up fences. Gives the goats access to suitable and safe grazing areas.
Prerequisites and/or limits:
- GSM coverage (2G/4G)
- Cellphone
- Battery capacity vs frequency of location info etc from goat
Cost to implementation:
+/- 200 EURO per unit (per goat)
Country:
Norway
Production system (Dairy or/and meat sheep/goat):
Dairy and meat sheep and goat
Category of Animal (ewe, goat, replacement, lamb, kid):
adult goat and sheep
Source of information:
Attachment/links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlodXcn7M1A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwOdiK_4eRs
Related Tips and Tricks:
FB user group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/547290712359985
