Grazing Systems/Prescribed Grazing

cow with virtual fencing collar stands in field

UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Virtual Fence in the Real World

Jan 27, 2026

Join UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra, UC Davis, and the Brennan Ranch for a workshop focused on using virtual fencing systems on cattle operations in the Sierra region! Lunch will be provided. Please preregister so that we’ll have a correct count for lunch! Workshop topics will include an…

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rows of vineyard being grazed by sheep and goats

Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Event

Central Sierra: Grazing in the Vineyard

Jun 24, 2025

Grazing in the Vineyard with Delfino FarmsA hands-on workshop about livestock grazing in vineyards. Our program includes: Basics of vineyard grazing and suitabilityReasons to graze your vineyardVineyard:Livestock:Forage relationshipHosted by UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources…

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three side-by-side images show virtual fencing collar on the neck of a heifer, fitted too loose, properly, and too tight

UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: How to Collar & Train Livestock to Recognize Virtual Fence Boundaries

September 12, 2025

By Brian J Allen

Virtual Fencing: Collaring and Training Livestock In an earlier article, we introduced virtual fencing (VF) as a system for containing livestock without traditional fences. Now, let’s explore how to collar and train livestock to recognize these virtual boundaries.Setting Up Virtual Fencing Collars …

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left image shows clear delineation between foraged and un; right image is outline of grazed area on arial map

UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Virtual Fencing Directs Cattle to Graze Medusahead Grass on California Rangeland

September 11, 2025

By Brian J Allen

Infestations of Medusahead can be suppressed by targeted grazing Medusahead (Elymus caput-medusae) is a common invasive grass on California’s annual rangelands. It accumulates high levels of silica as it matures, making it unpalatable to livestock and slow to decompose. As a result, livestock tend to…

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UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Virtual Fencing On California Rangelands

What is Virtual Fencing? Virtual fencing (VF) is a precision agriculture tool gaining traction across Californias diverse rangelands. It uses GPS collars to contain livestock without physical fences.

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