VICTORIAN cattle farmers will soon be able to harness the benefits of virtual fencing and herding, with the state government agreeing to new regulations to allow the technology to be used.
Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence recently announced the changes following engagement with industry, manufacturers, and researchers to understand the animal welfare impacts of the technology that will create better and more efficient farms.
Virtual fencing uses collars on cattle and GPS technology to contain cattle in an area without the need for physical fences.
The collars are designed to give cattle a warning sound and vibration as they approach a boundary designated by a farmer with higher response given if the animal attempts to cross it.
The technology has been opposed by animal rights groups and was only legalised in NSW in April.
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Virtual fences have been used in New Zealand since 2017.
