Effectiveness of virtual fencing in a mountain environment and its impact on heifer behaviour and welfare

Virtual fencing (VF) could be beneficial in mountain areas where electric wire fencing is difficult and time-consuming. However, environmental challenges of mountain pastures may impair VF efficacy and functionality, with potential effects on animal behaviour and welfare. Thirty female heifers were...

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Hauptverfasser:	P. Fuchs, C.M. Pauler, M.K. Schneider, C. Umstätter, C. Rufener, B. Wechsler, R.M. Bruckmaier, M. Probo
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	Elsevier 2025-08-01
Schriftenreihe:	Animal
Schlagworte:	Cattle Circadian activity rhythm Escape Pasture management Precision livestock farming
Online-Zugang:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125001831
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