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Virtual fence can be used for different applications such as rotational grazing, targeted grazing, post fire grazing in unburned areas, exclosures from potential sensitive areas, etc. However, like physical fence, virtual fence is not a 100% perfect tool, and livestock operators need to make sure to have an exterior physical fence at all times.

In this factsheet, we will briefly review the four VF companies available in the United States as of January 2025, we will get an overview of USDA-NRCS cost-share program for VF, and we will illustrate that funding with a specific example.