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Considering virtual fencing for your operation? Use this resource hub to learn how virtual fencing works, compare available systems and costs, explore management considerations, find financial assistance opportunities, and see results from UNL research.
Current Virtual Fencing Opportunities
Heartland Virtual Fence Cost-Share Program
Start here to learn about the program, determine if you have eligibility, explore financial assistance, review participation requirements, FAQs, and current updates for Nebraska and Missouri producers.
Apply for the Heartland Virtual Fence Cost-Share Program
Already reviewed the program details and ready to apply? Application acceptance will be paused on 8/24/26.
Considering Virtual Fencing?
New to Virtual Fencing? Start Here
Learn how virtual fencing works, where it may be useful, and the key questions to consider before deciding whether it fits your grazing operation.
Which Virtual Fencing System Fits Your Operation?
Decided virtual fence is for you? Learn what to consider when comparing systems, including communication method, herd and pasture size, GPS accuracy, battery life, monitoring features, and customer support.
Compare Virtual Fencing Systems Side by Side
Compare the available systems in a simple table exploring infrastructure needs, communication method, battery type, pricing structure, and other product features.
See Virtual Fencing Systems in Action
Watch virtual fencing companies demonstrate their systems and discuss how producers can use them. The recording from December 2024 includes examples of system set up, user interfaces, boundary creation, collar management, and other features. Because products and features are ever evolving, some information in this recording may no longer reflect current offerings.
Estimating the Cost of Virtual Fencing
"What Would Virtual Fencing Cost for My Operation?"
Enter your information about your herd and grazing operation to estimate and compare the costs of different virtual fencing systems.
Already Using Virtual Fence?
Practical Guide to Using Virtual Fence
University of Arizona Virtual Fence User Guide. Find guidance on cattle training, collar deployment and fit, boundary placement, battery and collar management, troubleshooting, animal welfare, and other practical considerations.
UNL Virtual Fencing Research and Results
Can I keep two groups of cattle separate using virtual fence?
See results from this UNL study evaluating containment when two groups of cattle were separated using only a virtual boundary.
