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Title: DIRECTIONAL VIRTUAL FENCING [DFV (TRADEMARK)]

Author
item Anderson, Dean

Submitted to: Grassroots
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/1/2004
Publication Date: 2/1/2004
Citation: ANDERSON, D.M. DIRECTIONAL VIRTUAL FENCING [DFV (TRADEMARK)]. GRASSROOTS. 2004. V. 4(1). P. 10-13.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: A novel method is described for controlling free-ranging cows using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and electromechanical cues delivered through a device termed Directional Virtual Fencing (DVFTM). The device is described as a tool to control animal movement, as well as a device to move groups of animals over the landscape in a manner humane to both instrumented and non-instrumented animals.